Matthew Cleveland
Huntsville,AL
Summary
I am a dedicated and highly motivated professional seeking a career opportunity with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). With a well grounded background in law enforcement, and an exceptional track record with possession, distribution, and trafficking narcotics on the street level, I am prepared to contribute my skills and experience to this agency's mission of combating drug trafficking and keeping our communities safe. This is something I am extremely passionate about. I am eager and devoted to supporting the DEA's mission of protecting our communities from drugs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
S.W.A.T. Support/Driver
Madison County Sheriffs Office
06.2023 - Current
- Provide tactical support and assistance during S.W.A.T. operations and trainings
- Respond to call outs and other pre-planned events
- Participate in, but not limited to, high risk narcotic and arrest warrants, barricaded subjects, hostage situations, high risk patrol activities, and other specialized events
- Operate and care for S.W.A.T. vehicles, equipment, and tools
Deputy Sheriff
Madison County Sheriffs Office
11.2021 - Current
- Investigate incidents and crimes, collect evidence, and record witness statements
- Patrol designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues
- Organize criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability
- Identify suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases
- Interview criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication
- Assist in special investigations and crime prevention programs
- Provide testimony in court proceedings
Chiropractic Technician
Huntsville Spine & Rehab
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted doctor with various therapies and examinations
- Performed manual and digital testing to assess extent of injuries for patient deposition reports
- Instructed and supervised treatment protocols
- Administered therapies including cold laser, cervical and lumbar decompression, electrotherapy, ultrasound, rehab exercises, and hot/cold therapeutic instructions
- Practiced confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with Clinic policies and HIPPA requirements
- Oversaw general office operation
- Worked closely with attorneys of patients to ensure success of personal injury cases
- Compiled and produced reports, compose correspondence, and draft new contracts
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
HudsonAlpha Institute Of Biotechnology
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Carried out tests to determine if infections are bacterial, viral or fungal
- Labeled and sorted specimens for testing and applied any error codes that apply to specimen preparation and transport
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure efficient performance
- Ability to comprehend and follow procedures for specimen, batch, and plate labeling and identification to ensure specimen traceability is maintained throughout the entire high-throughput, and teamwork testing process
- Performed any additional duties as directed by Clinical Lab management
Logistics/Project Manager
DesignLab
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss upcoming events and current events
- Led site visits and pre-event meetings with clients to discuss flow and overview of events to identify any areas of concern
- Collaborated with paid event sponsors to secure project deliverables and manage client relations
- Processed post-event summaries, invoices, and critiqued execution of event for general client service satisfaction
- Worked with each group individually to determine and finalize their personal event needs (i.e., technical, room set-up, catering, housekeeping and parking)
- Promoted teamwork and maintained a high level of customer service standards to guarantee a successful experience
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations
Legal Intern
Spencer Wright Law Firm
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted with preparation for trials, hearings and depositions under the guidance of managing attorney
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems
- Conducted client intake and meetings with clients to identify legal issues and to obtain necessary information
- Researched legal questions for existing and potential clients
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL05.2020
Skills
- Strong interpersonal, negotiating, and organizational skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Ability to deal effectively with people of all backgrounds and communicate clearly in non-technical language
- Proven leadership skills and cultural awareness to support teams
- Ability to keep up with technologies and networking trends
- Strong knowledge and experience of street level narcotics usage and dealing
Timeline
S.W.A.T. Support/Driver
Madison County Sheriffs Office
06.2023 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Madison County Sheriffs Office
11.2021 - Current
Chiropractic Technician
Huntsville Spine & Rehab
12.2020 - 04.2021
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
HudsonAlpha Institute Of Biotechnology
08.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Intern
Spencer Wright Law Firm
04.2019 - 07.2019
Logistics/Project Manager
DesignLab
04.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Oakwood University