Matthew Davis
Montgomery,WV
Summary
I am a Marine Corps veteran with extensive experience as a Radio operator, a unit operator at a power plant, and a heavy equipment operator, excelling in emergency response coordination and advanced communication. Proven track record of optimizing workflow and ensuring safety, demonstrated by leading teams and achieving the least accidents in operations. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and critical thinking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated clear and effective communication between field operators and command centers during critical missions.
- Aided in planning successful missions through participation in pre-mission briefings, sharing insights on current communication capabilities and limitations.
- Installed, tested and operated radio equipment, adjusting settings to achieve clearest transmission.
- Monitored emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and dispatch emergency response personnel or equipment.
- Mentored and actively lead hundreds of marines setting a prime example of not only what a marine should be but teaching valuable life lessons.
- successfully completed two deployments ensuring communications never went down.
Unit Operator
John E. Amos
02.2019 - Current
- Increased product quality through regular inspections and adjustments to the knit machinery.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through effective time management skills applied throughout the entire knit operation process.
- Coordinated with supervisors to address any concerns regarding machine performance or product quality in a timely manner.
- Lead a unit of over 100 electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers ensure optimized power distribution from the power plant.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues, resulting in minimized downtime during shifts.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by sharing feedback on machine performance and potential enhancements.
- Had the least amount of plant accidents in units 3, and 4 for over 2 years in a row.
Coal Miner
Blackhawk Mining
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over 500 methane gas checks.
- Worked in mines up to 10 miles underground and mined over 3 million pounds of natural coal
- Mined for anthracite and bituminous coal using excavator's, hydraulic mining shovels and many more pieces of equipment ensuring i was always using equipment safely and efficiently.
- Reached 236 days without accidental explosion by effectively treating mine walls and floors with limestone.
- lead and worked effectively and safely on team of 33 miners.
- Maximized resource utilization by accurately mapping underground mine layouts using advanced survey tools.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop efficient ventilation systems for maintaining air quality in the mineshaft.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2019
Skills
- Satellite communications
- Network configuration
- Quality control
- Advanced communication
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Emergency response coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and prioritizing
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Licensed fork lift operator - july 2017
Timeline
Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
07.2022 - Current
Unit Operator
John E. Amos
02.2019 - Current
Coal Miner
Blackhawk Mining
05.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
West Virginia University
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