Matthew Henricks
Littleton,Illinois
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Instructor
Illinois Department of Human Services
Rushville , IL
2022.03 - Current
- Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
- Created appropriate learning environments for students.
- Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
- Promoted advancement of professional skills for securing certification, employment, leadership development and financial literacy.
- Offered flexible work schedule to meet needs of students.
- Evaluated students' performance and issued progress reports.
- Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
- Maintained student records detailing progress, attendance and program requirements.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Police Officer
Rushville Police Department
Rushville , IL
2021.10 - Current
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Patrolled assigned areas motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
- Prepared investigative reports and sketches to support criminal research.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
Firearms Instructor
Boomstick Shooting LLC
Rushville , IL
2013.10 - Current
- I possess over 9 years of professional experience in providing firearms training and education as the owner of a firearms training business. I have taught over 450 classes and certified over 5000 people in different firearms educational courses through the NRA (National Rifle Association) and other educational training courses which I have developed.
- I am Certified as a Concealed Carry Instructor for the states of Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Florida and, Arizona. I posses certifications through the Illinois State Police as a Concealed Carry Instructor and developed my own educational curriculum which is certified by the Illinois State Police. For my concealed carry curriculum and other courses
- I am a certified NRA instructor in many different NRA firearms educational courses such as Certified Pistol and Personal Protection in the home. As the business owner I assess all applications and conduct all interviews for potential employees. As lead instructor I supervise up to 3 instructors while they are providing training to our students. I am also responsible for training our students in the absence of any of our other instructors.
- I am also responsible for training other instructors on audio, visual, and hands on training aids, equipment, and class materials to ensure that they are able to correctly educate our students. I conduct annual reviews with all of the instructors that are contracted by my business.
- I am responsible for confirming that all certifications are kept up to date. I am also responsible for all records, reports and ensuring that all forms and documents are correctly completed and filed in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Health Information Associate
Illinois Department of Human Services
Rushville , IL
2019.01 - 2022.03
- Developed filing systems to improve patient records management and compliance with HIPAA and related confidentiality guidelines.
- Filed, retrieved and transmitted patient medical records between offices and in accordance with regulations.
- Handled various departmental responsibilities, which included health information release and cancer registrar completion.
- Utilized copying equipment for medical record duplication, answered phones and filed documents.
- Managed electronic health record quality assurance processes by organizing and handling requests for medical records and charts.
- Completed in-depth audits of performance and quality of current charts and processes through facility reviews.
- Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
- Processed patient admission and discharge documents.
- Purged inactive files and stored obsolete files following procedures.
Security Therapy Aide
Illinois Department of Human Services
Rushville , IL
2014.07 - 2019.01
- Participates in overall individual care; assures that orders of professional staff are carried out to the individuals within area of assignment.
- Oversees the movement of individuals on inter-unit transfers, to individual and group therapy locations, or to areas of recreation; keeps perpetual count of individuals and checks for unauthorized objects or materials.
- Assists in the settlement of minor disputes among individuals; resolves differences and complaints brought to his or her attention through personal observation or by complaints made by a member of the individual population.
- Maintains roster of individuals for specified area; makes periodic reviews and reports to supervisory personnel concerning individuals counts and locations; writes reports to supervisory personnel on changes in behavior or incidents that occur.
- Maintains roster of individuals for specified area; makes periodic reviews and reports to supervisory personnel concerning individuals™ counts and locations; writes reports to supervisory personnel on changes in behavior or incidents that occur
- Performs routine housekeeping duties to ensure the individual residential areas are maintained in a safe, clean and secure environment by sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning tables, removing trash and gathering/securing supplies and equipment.
- Inspects assigned area for purposes of sanitation and safety; oversees the issuance of clothing and bedding to individuals; inspects bedding and wearing apparel and makes recommendations for replacement or condemnation.
- Securely transports Residents on court ordered writs.
Corporal
US Army
Fort Campbell , KY
2007.10 - 2013.07
- I was a Transportation operator and drove many different vehicles for the United States Army. I have experience in driving and maintaining many different vehicles such as combination truck and trailers, light and heavy tactical vehicles, fork lift, hemitt crane, dump truck, and passenger bus.
- As a team leader there were many different skills and tasks that I was responsible for, such as educating, training, and certifying individuals under my supervision. I was responsible for all the evaluations for the individuals that fell under my supervision.
- I was in charge of the brigade ammunition distribution platoon for four years and did many different administrative tasks, such as report writing, reviews on individuals under my supervision, filing many logs and daily reports. While I was in the military I possessed and maintained a Top Secret Security Clearance.
- I went trough Detainee Operations Pre-deployment Training where we were cross trained as 31E (Army prison guard) for my deployment to Iraq. This training was 45 days long. During this training we were certified on all aspects of detainee operations. I obtained certifications to carry tasers, oleoresin capsicum (mace). I was also trained on daily prison operations, defensive tactics, forced cell extractions, riot control, and transportation of detainees. I qualified on many different less then lethal weapon systems and lethal weapon systems that we would use throughout our deployment. I was trained on ECP (entry control point) procedures to include searches of personal and vehicles. I went through crime scene preservation training and interview technique training.
- When I deployed I was responsible for providing on the job training to our Iraqi prison guard counterparts. I was responsible for evaluations for up to 20 Iraqi prison guards that were under my supervision. The training I provided for the Iraqi prison guards was on the daily operation of the prison.
- worked along with Army CID and (Criminal Investigative Division) conducted interviews with service members and detainees and secured any sites of serious incidents. I was responsible for the marking of evidence and taking appropriate photos of scenes and potential evidence. I was responsible for responding to detainee escapes. I worked with many different agencies and other military branches to conduct a thorough investigation until the situation was resolved and the detainees location and condition were confirmed. I was responsible for compiling reports and evidence to be turned over to Army CID.
Specialist
US Army National Guard
Quincy , IL
2004.10 - 2007.10
- I was a Transportation operator and drove many different vehicles for the United States Army. I have experience in driving and maintaining many different vehicles such as combination truck and trailers, light and heavy tactical vehicles, fork lift, hemitt crane, dump truck, and passenger bus.
- 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of AIT training, drilled once a month 8 hours per day, 2 days per month and a full 2 weeks out of the year .
Education
Certificate - Police Academy
Letac MTU10
Springfield, IL11.2022
Associate of Science - Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute
Scottsdale, AZ10.2017
Certificate - Advanced Gunsmithing
Sonoran Desert Institute
Scottsdale, AZ12.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Technical Management
DeVry University
Downers Grove, ILCertificate - Auto Body And Repair Beginning To Advanced
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK11.2010
Certificate - Gunsmithing
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA11.2014
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Team Management
- Training & Development
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Problem Resolution
- People Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Supervision & Leadership
Timeline
Vocational Instructor
Illinois Department of Human Services
2022.03 - Current
Police Officer
Rushville Police Department
2021.10 - Current
Health Information Associate
Illinois Department of Human Services
2019.01 - 2022.03
Security Therapy Aide
Illinois Department of Human Services
2014.07 - 2019.01
Firearms Instructor
Boomstick Shooting LLC
2013.10 - Current
Corporal
US Army
2007.10 - 2013.07
Specialist
US Army National Guard
2004.10 - 2007.10
Certificate - Police Academy
Letac MTU10
Associate of Science - Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute
Certificate - Advanced Gunsmithing
Sonoran Desert Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Technical Management
DeVry University
Certificate - Auto Body And Repair Beginning To Advanced
Great Plains Technology Center
Certificate - Gunsmithing
Ashworth College
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