Gerald Matyschsyk
South Windsor,CT
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Technology Deployment
Amazon
06.2022 - Current
- Manage team of PMs to deploy safety technology on Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
- Managed $572.9MM budget to retrofit over 35,000 PIT at almost 600 sites. Combination of truck mounted sensor to slow PIT before collisions and Ultra Wide-band system to create zones for different restrictions
- Built relationships with 5 major vendors and hosted weekly calls for updates and progress forecasts
- Provided monthly and quarterly program business reviews for internal stakeholders and upper management
- Created tracking mechanisms withing SmartSheet for internal accountability and external dashboards
- Hired new talent to grow team
- Build internal cross functional teams with WHS, procurement, tech development and finance to ensure transparency.
Operations Manager
Amazon Fulfillment Center (BDL2)
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Operations Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Center (BDL2)
- Host Kaizen event for AR floor health including 7 buildings
- Implement productivity initiative involving hire contractors, train managers/associates and track adoption/efficacy
- Build and support 2 teams of 3-5 managers on different shifts at the same time
- Deliver results and updates on regional calls
- Create and implement area manager standard work check list and organizational template across all 4 shifts of a department
- Train new operations managers
- Create and implement 'Holiday Playbook' for peak preparations
- Department POC for safety projects (MYS [Mind Your Step] and shelter in place)
- Conduct interviews for L3-L6.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Business Owner
CrossFit BrickYard
06.2012 - 06.2020
- Owner of CrossFit BrickYard
- Daily operations for a facility with 200+ members
- Managing 12 employees
- Development and execution of employee training program, including monthly evaluations and continuous improvement assessments
- Coaching class and personal training while managing class time flow and equipment optimization
- Program and project development from concept to execution including team formation, delegation and timeline
- Purchase and maintenance on equipment
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Increased client satisfaction by implementing innovative business strategies and streamlining processes.
Engineer
United Technologies Corporation Power
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Internal Rotational Program, United Technologies Corporation Power
- 8-month rotations as Quality Engineer, Test Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer
- Quality of parts from suppliers including onsite suppler audits
- Material quality checks/testing on incoming products
- Participate in and help run Kaizen, Six Sigma and ACE events
- Support and troubleshooting for 400kw fuel cell test stand
- Create and improve operation manuals
- Develop guidelines and processes for new equipment (250-ton, double traversing, rubber tired gantry crane).
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
Structural Engineer
United Technologies Corporation Power
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Vibration testing
- Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS, Hypermesh, Abaqus.
- Designed innovative load-bearing elements that enhanced both aesthetic appeal and functional performance of buildings.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed seismic analyses on structures located in earthquake-prone areas to ensure resilience against natural disasters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2007
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Manager, Technology Deployment
Amazon
06.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Amazon Fulfillment Center (BDL2)
06.2020 - 06.2022
Business Owner
CrossFit BrickYard
06.2012 - 06.2020
Engineer
United Technologies Corporation Power
06.2010 - 06.2012
Structural Engineer
United Technologies Corporation Power
06.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Connecticut
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