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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Matthew Brandon

Mandeville,LA

Summary

A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Apprentice

Tim Haper LLC
Pearl River, LA
02.2024 - Current
  • Used hand tools such as wire strippers, and cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, and terminals.
  • Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
  • Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
  • Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, and other components as needed.
  • Worked in a team-based environment to accomplish projects.
  • Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring, and MC cables.
  • Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
  • Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
  • Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, and flexible conduit.
  • Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
  • Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
  • Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
  • Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under the supervision of fully qualified professionals.
  • Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
  • Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures following local codes and regulations.
  • Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduits using power saws or cutting torches.
  • Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
  • Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical documents for the installation of new systems.

Technician

M&C Assemblies
Tarpon Springs, FL
07.2022 - Current
  • Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
  • Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
  • Trained customers on proper operation, maintenance, and safety of newly installed equipment.
  • Disassembled and repaired damaged sections and fabricated replacements.
  • Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Adjusted or modified equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.

Grocery/Produce team member

Whole Foods Market
New Orleans, LA
01.2020 - Current
  • I worked in the produce section of Whole Foods for 6 months then transferred over to grocery
  • In produce I started out in the VA room cutting fruit and vegetables
  • Also I made fresh juices every other day
  • I made sure that the fruit and vegetables I cut was a very clean and precise cut to show the customer how beautiful the product is
  • Make sure that all the previous product on the floor already is not expired and if it is take it off the shelves to be replaced with the new product
  • Then I moved to the floor of the produce area which I made sure all the areas and designs of the product were clean and had a beautiful display
  • When I transferred over to grocery I started breaking down pallets of product from the truck and put them in the correct order
  • Once again checking the dates to see if the old product has expired yet
  • Make sure the isle are clean and very presentable to the customers walking around the store
  • I also stock and front dairy
  • I make sure that all the old product is rotated with the new stuff putting the old stuff in the front and the new stuff in the back but also checking the expiration date to make sure I can keep the product on the floor to sell it.

Supervisor

Beach house bar and grill
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Get the task at hand done provided by the other supervisor that was on duty before me
  • Make sure all the food quality is amazing before it goes out to the customer
  • Make sure that the kitchen is working and flowing at its best so we don't have any discrepancies with any other coworkers and that the food comes out at a decent time
  • Help other coworkers complete their tasks that was provided to them if they are struggling with such task or if I am done with my task
  • Make sure that customer's satisfaction is greatly upheld to certain standards
  • Help put up truck order if needed so
  • Make sure the kitchen is set up and ready for the shift that night or morning
  • Make sure everyone station is stocked up ready to go for the rush.

Shift Leader

Mugshots Grill and Bar
Covington, LA
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • Line cook but also made sure that whatever tasks need to be done that day but my supervisor gets done
  • I had to make sure that all the food was spectacular when it goes out to the table
  • Make sure that the kitchen is flowing at its best possible potential but if is doesn't flow the way it needs to be flowing then help who or what the situation was to get back on the right track
  • Helped preparing food in the morning by making a list of the food items we needed that day to make sure the kitchen would run smoothly
  • Help put up truck orders if they needed my help.

Sales Associate

Swiftys gas station
Mandeville, LA
10.2014 - 04.2016
  • Help customers with whatever they needed to be helped with for example if they needed helping finding an item I would point them in the right direction
  • I worked a register in the gas station
  • Knows how to communicate with customers so they could purchase lottery, tobacco products, and other items behind the cash register
  • Also helped stock up the cooler with items that needed to be stocked up and with dry storage items as well.

Stocker

Rouses Markets
Mandeville, LA
06.2009 - 10.2011
  • Make sure all the products such as food, produce, and other various items in the store with an older expiration date be moved to the front of the line to be sold first while the newer expiration date gets put in the back
  • I had to make sure that everything looked presentable on the isles so customers could easily find the item or items they needed
  • Helped stocked and put items in the correct place from the truck order to make sure we don't have chaos in the back of the store and so it will be easier to find the items you are about to stock.

Education

Associate's degree - Electrical Engineering

Northshore Technical Community College
Lacombe, LA
05-2023

High school or equivalent -

Lakeshore High School
05.2014

Skills

  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Experience
  • Food Preparation
  • Retail Sales
  • Produce Experience
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Commercial Construction Experience
  • Electrical Installation
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Electrical Repair
  • Problem-Solving
  • National Electric Code

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Food Handler Certification

Assessments

  • Work style: Reliability, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
  • Work motivation, Level of motivation, and discipline applied toward work
  • Retail customer service, Proficient comprehending and responding to retail customer needs
  • Sales skills, Familiar, Influencing and negotiating with customers
  • Customer service, Familiar, Identifying, and resolving common customer issues

Affiliations

  • Playing sports
  • Building different items
  • Reading
  • Dog Walking
  • Playing different instruments

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Electrical Apprentice

Tim Haper LLC
02.2024 - Current

Technician

M&C Assemblies
07.2022 - Current

Grocery/Produce team member

Whole Foods Market
01.2020 - Current

Supervisor

Beach house bar and grill
02.2018 - 12.2019

Shift Leader

Mugshots Grill and Bar
06.2016 - 03.2018

Sales Associate

Swiftys gas station
10.2014 - 04.2016

Stocker

Rouses Markets
06.2009 - 10.2011

Associate's degree - Electrical Engineering

Northshore Technical Community College

High school or equivalent -

Lakeshore High School
Matthew Brandon