Matt Rozzo
Slidell,LA
Summary
Air Force veteran with a passion for human ecology and nature. Utilizing expertise in investigative research, seamlessly integrating military background and extensive fieldwork experience from diverse locations into anthropological studies. Combining unique skill set with a strong commitment to understanding the intricate relationship between humans and their environment, striving to contribute valuable insights to human-nature interaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Execution Team
The Home Depot
Slidell
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
Structural Journeyman
U.S. Air Force
McGuire AFB, NJ/March ARB, CA
12.2014 - 12.2022
- Manages, constructs, repairs, and modifies structural systems and wooden, masonry, metal, and concrete buildings
- Fabricates and repairs components of buildings, utility systems, and real property equipment
- Ensures compliance with environmental regulations.
Education
B.A. Anthropology -
University of New Orleans
12.2024
Skills
- Light Construction
- Project Estimation
- Structural Repairs
- Heavy equipment operation
- Research: Investigative research, ethnographic research, ecological anthropology research
Hobbies and Interests
- Nature
- Hands-on work
- Conservation
- Ecology
- History
Projects
- Camp Paumalu 2019, Construction of new Girl Scouts STEM facility in Honolulu with 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron.
- Investigated the Development of Neptune Pass 2023: Researched and documented the development of a natural crevasse on the East Bank of the Mississippi River as part of Tolmas Scholarship student research.
- History Exchange Podcast with University of New Orleans (UNO) and University of Innsbruck (UI) Austria: Interviewed Deputy Director of Austrian Press and Information Service Hannes Richter for Cooperative Online International Learning initiative at UNO and UI.
Timeline
Merchandise Execution Team
The Home Depot
09.2021 - 06.2023
Structural Journeyman
U.S. Air Force
12.2014 - 12.2022
B.A. Anthropology -
University of New Orleans