Kelsey Matthews
Moosup,CT
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven ability to adapt, honed during my tenure at the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation. Skilled in safe driving and vehicle maintenance, I excel in time management and teamwork, ensuring efficient operations and high customer satisfaction in every role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintainer II
State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Putnam, CT
10.2023 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Other duties: snow plowing, small mowing, string trimming, brush removal, flagging, setting up construction patterns on the highway and secondary roadways, and pot hole patching
Triaxle Dump Driver
American Industries
Jewett City, CT
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Operated delivery vehicles efficiently, ensuring timely arrival at destinations.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety compliance and performance.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Propane Delivery Driver
Uncas Gas
Franklin, CT
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered propane efficiently to residential and commercial customers, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Operated delivery vehicle following safety protocols and regulatory compliance for hazardous materials transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on delivery vehicles to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries, coordinating with dispatch for optimal route planning and fuel supply.
Phlebotomist
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
New London CT
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed venipunctures and capillary draws for diverse patient populations.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records and lab requisitions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline specimen collection processes.
Warehouse Worker
Imerchandise
Westbrook CT
07.2014 - 07.2021
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve productivity.
- Trained new hires on safety procedures and operational best practices effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School
Waterford CTSkills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Vehicle maintenance
- Basic computer literacy
- Defensive driving techniques
- Hazardous materials handling
- Time management
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
Timeline
Highway Maintainer II
State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
10.2023 - Current
Propane Delivery Driver
Uncas Gas
02.2022 - 03.2023
Triaxle Dump Driver
American Industries
07.2021 - 10.2023
Phlebotomist
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2021
Warehouse Worker
Imerchandise
07.2014 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School