Matthew Guidry
Arnaudville,United States
Summary
Professional in advanced weapon systems management, bringing expertise in maintaining and operating fire control systems. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving mission objectives. Highly adaptable, with proficiency in Linux and Unix systems as well as technical troubleshooting and system maintenance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Controlman Aegis (FCA)
United States Navy, USN
Rota, Spain
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in interpreting weapon systems data to enhance performance and support strategic improvements.
- Helped manage servers, processing equipment, consoles, and tactical networks.
- 4 years as System Administrator for Aegis Computer Infrastructure on board USS Roosevelt
- Aided in diagnosing hardware and software faults and performed repairs to maintain mission-critical capabilities of Aegis weapon systems.
- Supported preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure effective communication of combat system data between various weapon systems.
- Provided assistance during casualty response when systems failed during operations.
- Replaced failed hardware in server rack systems, swapping hard disks, power supplies and other field serviceable components.
- Installed and configured network hardware, including routers and switches, to optimize system performance.
- Conducted regular inspections and troubleshooting of weapon systems to enhance reliability and readiness.
- Troubleshot network connectivity issues to ensure minimal downtime for console operators.
- Developed documentation for network configurations and maintenance procedures for reference purposes.
- Provided training and support to junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques and best practices.
- Ensured high availability of critical systems by proactively monitoring server health and addressing potential issues before they escalated.
Store Manager
Suitsupply
Spring, TX
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Directed store operations to meet and exceed sales and service objectives.
- Oversaw staff performance and ensured compliance with store maintenance and visual merchandising standards.
- Cultivated a customer-centric environment by managing a team of sales assistants.
- Streamlined back office processes such as inventory management and reporting while enhancing customer engagement on the sales floor.
- Championed brand integrity by implementing merchandising guidelines.
- Inspired team performance through the demonstration of best practices in sales and service.
Assistant Store Manager Merchandising
Neiman Marcus Last Call
Houston, TX
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Supported recruitment efforts by participating in interviewing and hiring processes for departments and store.
- Oversaw merchandising for men's jewelry, shoes, and handbags.
- Managed inventory control for all precious jewelry by conducting precise counts of merchandise valued over $2000.
- Delegated merchandising tasks to sales leads and specialists as part of daily operations.
- Adapted daily, weekly, and monthly plans to enhance overall store performance.
- Encouraged team engagement through sales contests and product knowledge initiatives.
- Fostered confidence in sales and product presentation to build trust with associates.
- Maintained ongoing communication with leads to optimize merchandising strategies and motivate associates.
- Scheduled planning sessions each week to develop actionable strategies for team execution.
- Prioritized organization as a fundamental aspect of personal and professional success.
Men's ASM
Dillard's
Sugar Land, TX
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Assisted in achieving sales and profit targets through strong customer service skills.
- Supported recruitment, training, and motivation of sales associates.
- Monitored sales performance monthly and assessed department growth quarterly with each sales associate.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff for department.
- Provided training on product knowledge, selling skills, and operational procedures.
- Verified that merchandise directives were printed, communicated, and executed according to corporate standards.
- Identified best-selling products and communicated updates to buyers and management weekly.
- Processed daily price changes and maintained accurate ticketing.
- Organized fashion receipts and merchandise to enhance visual appeal in front of department.
General Manager
Buckle
Jacksonville, FL
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Promoted to store manager for store 362 in Jacksonville, FL.
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members.
- Maintained low payroll while ensuring a positive shopping experience for guests.
- Managed scheduling and contributed to the development of team members in sales and personal growth.
- Oversaw operations and loss prevention functions within the store.
- Monitored shrink and implemented inventory control measures to reduce annual losses.
- Demonstrated consistent growth as a store manager year over year.
- Recognized by the president for achievements on multiple occasions.
Management Trainee
Buckle
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2012 - 08.2013
Promoted from Floor Leader to Management Trainee. Buckle has a structured program designed to train potential candidates into store managers. I was invited to participate in this program. Training included traveling with the company to cover stores while the store manager was out. Helping new store managers recruit and train a new team. Consistently communicating with area and district managers my action plan for the store I was working in. Attending "Leadership Academy"at Buckle's home office in Kearney, NE. "Leadership Academy" attendees were selected based on a number of criteria. It was a trip designed to put you with 30-50 other management trainees in the company to give a 4 day course on how to be a Buckle manager. I had the ability to meet the VP and President as well as tour the distribution center. At the end of the 4 days, I was invited by my district manager to his store in Columbia, Missouri to work for a week training and developing his team. I was chosen along with 2 other management trainees in our district. I continued my training as an MT until August 2013
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Barre High
Port Barre, LA, United States2009
Business Administration
Louisiana State University-Eunice
Eunice, LA, United StatesSkills
- Linux and Cisco systems
- System administration
- Retail inventory management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conflict resolution skills
- Active Secret clearance
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Network troubleshooting
- Hardware installation
- Operating systems
- Switches and routers
- Network monitoring
Accomplishments
- Received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 30APR25 for serving as training supervisor from February 2025 to April 2025 on USS Roosevelt. Ensured the execution of multi-warfare area AEGIS Training Domain (ATD) over the course of 26 days encompassing 345 hours supporting certification of Air, Surface, Electronic, Intelligence, and Cryptologic warfare areas.
Timeline
Fire Controlman Aegis (FCA)
United States Navy, USN
07.2021 - Current
Store Manager
Suitsupply
12.2018 - 07.2021
Assistant Store Manager Merchandising
Neiman Marcus Last Call
10.2017 - 12.2018
Men's ASM
Dillard's
07.2017 - 11.2017
General Manager
Buckle
08.2013 - 05.2017
Management Trainee
Buckle
01.2012 - 08.2013
Business Administration
Louisiana State University-Eunice
High School Diploma -
Port Barre High