Matthew Hazel
Ragley,LA
Summary
Personable leader with strengths in guiding employees to elevate productivity and attracting loyal customers to increase profits. Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/ Operator
HD Services
Lake Charles , LA
05.2024 - Current
- Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Running Day to day operations, as well as self performing alot of the construction and equipment work.
Owner/ Operator
ORS-LA INC
Lake Charles, LA
06.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Run day to day operations for ATV repair shop
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Operator
CITGO
Sulphur , LA
05.2015 - 10.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Contracting Services
Lake Charles, LA
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
Foreman
Hardcore Shotcrete Skateparks
Joplin , MO
12.2009 - 03.2012
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Started project from bare ground, being the first one on site to start dirt work.
- Building complex shotcrete forms, leading rodbuster team, and mainting shotcrete schedule with 3 pours per day on average.
- staying a minimum of 4 days ahead of all shotcrete and flatwork pours
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA05-2015
Skills
- Problem Resolutions i do not believe in problems i believe in solutions
- Team work, i pull as good as i push my team
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking, running multiple crews in multiple aspects of construction with backgrounds in most
- Work Ethic- the works not over until the job is signed off on
- Research-all problems can be solved with enough thought
Certification
- Louisiana commercial and residential GC license, Residential pool license,
Timeline
Owner/ Operator
HD Services
05.2024 - Current
Owner/ Operator
ORS-LA INC
06.2016 - Current
Operator
CITGO
05.2015 - 10.2022
Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Contracting Services
03.2013 - 05.2015
Foreman
Hardcore Shotcrete Skateparks
12.2009 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College