Matthew Burdwood
Richmond,VA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Applicator
RichPro Pest Management
Richmond, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Safely handled, applied and stored pesticides
- Diagnosed, monitored and treated urban and rural pest issues
- Educated customers on pest species, best practices and IPM approaches to control
- Developed comprehensive company policy on pesticide safety and environmental harm reduction
Registered Technician
Mosquito Hunters of Mechanicsville
Richmond, VA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Applied insecticide in residential areas
- Adhered to relevant Virginia pesticide laws
- Operated company vehicle for daily tasks
- Located and treated cryptic mosquito breeding sites resistant to liquid insecticide treatments
Construction Materials Technician
Specialized Engineering
Hanover, MD
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Inspected progress and safety on large scale construction projects
- Prepared soil, concrete, aggregate and masonry samples for analysis
- Prepared daily technical reports for clients
- Ensured the safe operation and storage of a nuclear device
Animal Programs
National Aquarium
Baltimore, MD
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Cared for multiple reptiles including boa constrictors, tortoises, skinks, and bearded dragons.
- Documented daily animal behaviors to monitor health and well-being.
- Designed enrichment objects for the animals
- Managed daily interactions with animals to ensure their comfort and safety.
- Supported animal program staff by helping with daily tasks and activities.
- Maintained homeostasis of animal enclosures
- Engaged in daily exercise routines with animals to promote physical health.
Education
Bachelors - Environmental Biology
Towson University
01-2021
High School Diploma -
Hopewell Valley Central High School
01-2017
Skills
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis and Management
- Structural Pest Management
- Pesticide Mixing and Storage
- Integrated Pest Management
- Lab Safety
- Self-Administration
- Scientific Writing
Timeline
Commercial Applicator
RichPro Pest Management
10.2022 - Current
Registered Technician
Mosquito Hunters of Mechanicsville
06.2022 - 10.2022
Construction Materials Technician
Specialized Engineering
01.2022 - 04.2022
Animal Programs
National Aquarium
08.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelors - Environmental Biology
Towson University
High School Diploma -
Hopewell Valley Central High School