Matthew Bowman
Stuart,VA
Summary
Professional with strong work ethic. Experienced in working in many different environments. Skilled at both customer and intercompany relations. Able to quickly adapt to changing work requirements and conditions. Adept at troubleshooting problems and developing solutions quickly and accurately.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber
Gentry and Son Plumbing
01.2019 - 11.2025
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
Purchasing Agent
Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories
05.2013 - 07.2018
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
Order Picker
Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
Parts Installer
Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- installed aftermarket automotive parts n customer vehicles.
- Completed customer sales and recommended products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trinity Christian School
Claudville, VASkills
- Remodels and new construction
- Inventory management
- Vendor engagement
- Procurement
- Project estimation and bidding
- Residential plumbing design
- Troubleshooting
- Codes compliance
- Hand and power tools
- Conflict resolution techniques
Certification
- Licensed NC Backflow Tester - 06/25 - 06/27
Timeline
Plumber
Gentry and Son Plumbing
01.2019 - 11.2025
Purchasing Agent
Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories
05.2013 - 07.2018
Order Picker
Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories
01.2013 - 05.2013
Parts Installer
Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories
04.2012 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Trinity Christian School