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Mathew Grabeel

Nipomo,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in high-stakes environments, from leading marketing initiatives at Air-Apply to excelling in precision and teamwork as part of the Laredo Sector Border Patrol shooting team, 2020's top team. Skilled in advanced surveillance techniques and emergency response coordination, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities. Holder of a Private Pilot's License and CDL with specialized endorsements.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Air-Apply
Flora, IL
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed online marketing for DJI Agras and Enterprise drone lines.
  • Facilitated training sessions for farmers on utilizing DJI aerial application drones.
  • Showcased DJI Agras line of drones at farm and trade shows.
  • Utilized DJI Agras T40/T50 platforms for the application of fungicides and cover crops.

Border Patrol Agent

United States Border Patrol
Laredo, Texas
07.2018 - 10.2021
  • Monitored land borders to intercept unauthorized individuals and contraband.
  • Conducted surveillance from clandestine locations to identify illegal activities.
  • Responded to electronic sensor alarms. Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence.
  • Mastered use and maintenance of cutting edge technology, such as infrared scopes and thermal imaging during nighttime operations.
  • Performed farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
  • Patrolled the international boundary using a variety of Government assets for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission. These assets may include, but are not limited to: vehicles, horses, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs and motorcycles.

Communications Dispatcher II

Santa Clara County Communications
San Jose, CA
04.2009 - 04.2014
  • Includes all of the duties of Dispatcher I in addition to the following responsibilities
  • Triaged medical calls using Pro-QA software.
  • Dispatched fire resources within County Fire coverage area as well as contract cities to fire and medical calls.
  • Coordinated mutual aid fire resources leaving and arriving in Santa Clara County for large scale fires, brush and structure incidents.
  • Processed emergency and non-emergency fire calls.
  • Operated command channels for multiple resource dispatches.
  • Responsible for contacting local government agencies within the county for multiple resource dispatches.
  • Responsible for contacting local government agencies within the county for after hours call-outs including District Attorney's Office, on-call judge, Department of Public Works, various water districts, animal control and Department of Environmental Health.

Communications Dispatcher I

Santa Clara County Communications
San Jose, CA
02.2008 - 03.2009
  • Received police, fire and medical calls for service and dispatched appropriate resources
  • Conveyed critical updates through radio communications.
  • Queried CLETS database to check for status of active warrants, probation/parole status, restraining orders and driver's license validity.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of key roads, streets, and landmarks within the county.
  • Operated a variety of communications equipment including radio transmitters and receivers, radio consoles and other communications equipment.

Education

Pilot Instrument Rating - Pilot Instrument Rating

Veracity Aviation
Seguin, Texas
06-2024

Private Pilot's License (Helicopter) - Private Pilot's License

Jerry Trimble Helicopters
McMinnville, OR
12-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Economics

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Economics

Gavilan Community College
Gilroy, CA

Certification

  • Evasive driving (USBP academy 2018)
  • Vehicle pursuits (USBP academy 2018)
  • Pepperball launcher system (USBP academy 2018)
  • Oleoresin capsicum spray (USBP academy 2108)
  • FN 303 (USBP academy 2018)
  • Electronic control weapon X26p & X2 (USBP academy 2018)
  • Collapsible straight baton (USBP academy 2018)
  • M4 rifle, various sidearms (USBP academy 2018)

Accomplishments

  • Member of Laredo Sector Border Patrol shooting team, winner of 2020 Border Patrol top team.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Air-Apply
07.2024 - Current

Border Patrol Agent

United States Border Patrol
07.2018 - 10.2021

Communications Dispatcher II

Santa Clara County Communications
04.2009 - 04.2014

Communications Dispatcher I

Santa Clara County Communications
02.2008 - 03.2009

Pilot Instrument Rating - Pilot Instrument Rating

Veracity Aviation

Private Pilot's License (Helicopter) - Private Pilot's License

Jerry Trimble Helicopters

Some College (No Degree) - Economics

De Anza College

Some College (No Degree) - Economics

Gavilan Community College
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