Matthew Blakeney
Driver Team Leader
Cedartown,GA
Summary
Seasoned Captain, Company Commander offering 13 years of service in United States Army. Intelligent, insightful and well-organized with excellent decision-making abilities and sound judgment. Ready to take on challenging, growth-oriented position dedicated to teamwork, values, high expectations, and quality output.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver Team Leader
Schneider National
11.2022 - Current
Company Commander
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting monthly/weekly reports.
- Managed more than 200 personnel and $ 4.5 million in weaponry and equipment.
Battalion Operations Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Coordinated and led 3 meetings weekly to inform military leaders and stakeholders of operational challenges and suggested improvements.
- Updated and published two standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder, leadership and subordinate's input and feedback resulting in clearer and more useful instruction for users.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations
Company Executive Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships, including negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Designed over 10 programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
Company Executive Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
- Evaluated success of over 20 training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
Brigade Operations Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2010 - 12.2011
- Conducted and investigated 10 employee accidents and injuries, reported findings to senior management and made incident prevention recommendations including employee reinforcement retraining.
- Examined safety and performance of protective equipment and emergency facilities monthly, documenting non-compliance issues for remediation.
- Documented, categorized, filed and reviewed company, government and industry-standard safety information, confirmed custody of latest information and regularly provided reports and statuses to senior management.
Petroleum Laboratory Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2006 - 04.2010
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Analyzed over 100 petroleum samples to evaluate nature, reactivity and other factors affecting use in military vehicles and aircraft.
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
General Handyman
Self Employed Services
10.2003 - 10.2006
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring in over 30 houses.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall employee satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Webster University
St Louis, MO08.2015
Bachelor of Science - History
Troy University
Troy, AL12.2012
Associate of Science - General Studies
Troy University
Troy, AL05.2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Training Management
- Risk Identification
- Logistics expertise
- Incident investigation
- Accident reporting
- MS Office
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 12 Drill Sergeants and five support staff members, while ensuring that over 2000 Soldiers met successfully graduated from U.S. Army Basic Training.
- Implemented effective risk mitigation techniques which earned my company the Army Safety award two consecutive years.
- Maintained accountability and enforced command supply discipline for over $4.5 million in organizational and installation assets with zero loss.
- Developed and published tactical Standard Operating Procedures that enabled the battalion to successfully complete a National Training Center (NTC) Rotation.
- Supervised 56 live fire ranges, 12 field training exercises, 8 obstacle courses, 12 high risk training events with zero safety incidents.
- Established a Family Readiness Group for the Company to improve the situation of Soldiers and their families.
- First in the Brigade to implement the Digital Training Management System, providing the commander the ability to plan, resource, and manage unit and individual training.
Certification
- CPR certified (Jan 2017-May 2020)
- U.S. Army First Aid certified (Jan 2017 - May 2020)
- Hazmat certified (Jan 2008 - Jan 2010)
- U.S. Army confined space certified
- Toxic agent identification certified
- U.S. Army radiological safety certified
- Army Leadership Development course
Timeline
Driver Team Leader
Schneider National
11.2022 - Current
Company Commander
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2017 - 05.2020
Battalion Operations Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2014 - 01.2017
Company Executive Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2012 - 05.2014
Company Executive Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
12.2011 - 11.2012
Brigade Operations Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2010 - 12.2011
Petroleum Laboratory Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2006 - 04.2010
General Handyman
Self Employed Services
10.2003 - 10.2006
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - History
Troy University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Troy University
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