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Matthew Gerken

San Diego,CA

Summary

To build a long-term career working for the City of San Diego with opportunities for career growth

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruitment Manager

Swiss Monkey
McClellan Park, CA
05.2022 - Current
  • I started out as a dental recruiter for the company and in less than 6 months I was promoted to Recruitment Manager for the company
  • I am in charge of recruiting Associate Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Registered Dental Hygienists, Registered Dental Assistants, Certified Dental Assistants, RDAEF2s, Certified Orthodontic Assistants, Office Managers, Treatment Coordinators, Patient and Scheduling Coordinators, Front Office Administrators, etc... for dental practices all over the United States.
  • On an average, I am in charge of recruiting 25 offices at one time
  • I have to converse back and forth with practice owners, doctors, and candidates on a daily basis.
  • I take detailed notes as well as my professional opinion on whether or not a candidate seems promising for the office and position
  • I have a very high success rate with the candidates that I submit to my offices
  • Very positive feedback from doctors, practice owners, and candidates

IBEW Inside Wireman Apprentice

Dynalectric SD
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Running pipe, wiring and boxing units/rooms, wiring transformers, landing panels, running temp power, running low voltage, etc... for a medical facility in Carlsbad, CA until I was involved in a hit and run freeway motorcycle accident on the way home from this very job on May 28th, 2021. Due to the accident I underwent 13 or so surgeries and did not walk for 15+ months. Before my accident I received the highest score on all of my monthly reviews with the company.

IBEW Inside Wireman Apprentice

Hmt Electric
San Diego, CA
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Running Pipe (bending and securing electrical conduit in office buildings and high rises that will later be stuffed with electrical wires)
  • wiring and boxing (installing electrical boxes) high rise units and future office buildings
  • underground (running electrical conduit at the beginning of a job that will eventually be filled with cables to run power to an entire high rise, office building, etc...)
  • deckwork (running electrical conduit through rebar before concrete pours on each level)
  • landing panels
  • low voltage for numerous high schools around San Diego
  • Did low voltage on the Silver Strand Coronado Navy base for over 6 months and was given a base ID
  • Received highest score possible on all of my monthly reviews

CW2

HMT Electric
San Diego, CA
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Deckwork, Suite and unit rough-in, trim work, Underground, Wire Pulling, Concrete Chipping, Installing Exterior vertical and North and South Tower crown lighting on the Pacific Gate building downtown.

Proloader Supervisor

Home Depot
San Diego, CA
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Implemented new procedures to increase productivity and reduce wait time for contractors, Providing excellent customer service while assisting 60-100 contractors daily, Accountable for 10 associates, Managing schedule to maximize production, Forklift, reach truck, and order picker certified, Up to date on product knowledge and promotions.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
San Diego, CA
04.2008 - 02.2017
  • Worked in numerous departments throughout the store: Electrical, Plumbing, Hardware, Paint, Kitchen and bath, Maintained highest leads while working in kitchen and bath, Exceeded weekly sales and leads goals, Assisted an average of 100 customers a day.

Education

Journalism -

Mesa College
06.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Inside Wireman Apprentice

Electrical Training Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Worked as a Construction Wireman for the IBEW Electrical Union in San Diego for a year and a half before getting into the IBEW Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program which I was in for 3 years until I was involved in a hit and run freeway motorcycle accident coming back from work one day (underwent multiple surgeries on left foot and was unable to walk for 15 months)
  • To get into the Apprenticeship program I had to first pass a Reading Comprehension and Math test as well as go in front of a board of 10 directors of the Electrical Union and plead my case on why I should be chosen for the program
  • Out of over a thousand applicants, they ended up only choosing 21 candidates for the program and I was told that I was #2 pick out of over a thousand applicants (beaten only by a candidate who had been a low voltage engineer in the Army)
  • I received straight A's throughout the entire program and had almost perfect attendance (up until my accident)
  • Got the highest marks from my 2 employers
  • Never called out of work and always showed up at least 30 minutes early, ready and eager to work

Timeline

Recruitment Manager

Swiss Monkey
05.2022 - Current

IBEW Inside Wireman Apprentice

Dynalectric SD
11.2021 - 12.2022

IBEW Inside Wireman Apprentice

Hmt Electric
05.2019 - 11.2021

CW2

HMT Electric
08.2017 - 05.2019

Proloader Supervisor

Home Depot
02.2017 - 02.2018

Sales Associate

Home Depot
04.2008 - 02.2017

Journalism -

Mesa College

Some College (No Degree) - Inside Wireman Apprentice

Electrical Training Institute of San Diego

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