Matthew Howell
Petoskey,MI
Summary
With a proven track record at Emmet County, I excel in risk mitigation and human relations, enhancing community safety and team efficiency. My leadership in developing security policies and conducting high-stakes investigations showcases my exceptional problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Emmet County
Petoskey, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Served arrest warrants, subpoenas, summonses, orders of protection.
- Attended court hearings to provide testimony or present evidence.
- Responded to emergency calls, investigated disturbances, and enforced laws.
- Investigated accidents involving injury or death of individuals.
- Assisted in the apprehension of suspects and conducted criminal investigations.
- Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date on current policies and procedures.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
Safety and Security Manager
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
Petoskey, MI
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Directed security and emergency response for dual hospital sites.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained safety, security, and emergency management policies and procedures.
- Conducted investigations into safety incidents and reported findings to senior management.
- Managed teams of security personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings, while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
- Strengthened emergency preparedness and immediate responses, while commanding oversight and maintenance of safety inventory and equipment.
- Oversaw highly effective security teams at two hospitals, managed scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Created emergency response plans in case of fire, medical emergencies, or other disasters.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies on security-related issues.
- Investigated employee accidents to determine causes and develop corrective actions.
- Collaborated with various departments to identify areas requiring additional security measures.
Assistant Packaging & Compliance Manager
Driven Grow
Frederic, MI
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized and free of hazards.
- Provide leadership and mentoring of staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
- Collaborate with all department managers and employees to implement quality control checks to ensure work areas and packaging operations meet or exceed quality, health and safety, regulations, and company standards.
- Manage the daily production schedule to ensure proper inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and job assignments to meet production and planning goals.
- Develop, improve, and enhance safety awareness programs and ensure packaging team compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
- Schedule and lead regular meetings with staff to review SOP's
- Ensures all processes and packaging operations meet or exceed company policies and initiatives, including GMP/GACP/HACCP/ISO standards.
- Investigate and audit packaging and compliance department non-conformities, conduct root cause analysis, and provides solutions for continuous improvement.
Police Officer
City of Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs, MI
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Investigated criminal, traffic, and civil complaints.
- Emphasis on Community Oriented Policing and public relations
- Provide directions, area history, activity recommendations, and
- Adhered to safety protocols and properly handled equipment, weapons and materials.
- Made arrests for violations of criminal laws and conducted background investigations.
- Directed and controlled crowds at parades, funeral processions and sporting events.
- Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm while maintaining order.
- Perform weekly financial audits and deposits
- Provided patient care and medical triage in emergencies.
Deputy Sheriff
Emmet County
Petoskey, MI
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Boosted community safety, performed motor vehicle accident investigations and enforcement.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Participated in discussions with personnel to address job performance.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
- Worked in conjunction with other governmental agencies and entities.
Supervisor-Safety and Security
Boyne USA
Petoskey, MI
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- HIring and training employees
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Responsible for daily operations and supervision of safety and security team covering one resort, cottages and five golf courses.
- Workers Compensation and OHSA training,investigations and compliance.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Identifying the need for PPE and distributing proper PPE.
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files quickly and accurately.
- Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.
- Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
Acting Sergeant
City of Chillicothe
Chillicothe, OH
12.2009 - 05.2019
- Responsible for a variety of tasks and investigations including misdemeanor, felony, traffic crash and civil complaints
- Completion and grading of reports, internal documents, securing logging evidence and maintaining department issued equipment
- Testifying in court hearing throughout the state in Municipal, Common Pleas, Juvenile and Probate Courts
- Investigating all levels and complexities of crimes from initial report through final resolution in court -Working with surrounding agencies, prosecutors, victim advocates, social workers, jail personnel, probation officers and other first responders
- Training and mentoring new and existing employees
- Scheduling of shift personnel
- Employee evaluations and discipline
Regional Quality Control Supervisor
Premier Utility Locating
Happauge, NY
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Generated detailed and accurate inspection and auditing reports according to current good manufacturing practices utility standards
- Conducted inspections with quality control team members.
- Initiated and implemented standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
- Executed written quality control protocols, gathered data and generated reports with support of team members.
- Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians and other staff.
- Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
- Tracked key performance indicators and anticipated and corrected trends that compromised achievement of targets.
Education
Public Administration
Miami University
Oxford, OHCriminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHOhio Peace Officer Certification - Law Enforcement Technology
Ohio University
Athens, OHChillicothe High School
Chillicothe, OHSkills
- Human relations
- Exceptional problem solver
- Crime prevention training
- Schedule setting
- Planning and coordination
- Community relations
- Report Writing and Analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Training and Mentorship
Certification
- OHSA 30 Hour Supervisor
- Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards Certification (MCOLES)
- Ohio Peace Officer Certification (OPOTC)
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification
- Chemical Agent Certification
- Taser Certification
- Use of Force and Deescalation
- Emergency Management
- Microsoft Office
- FEMA-National Incident Management (NIMS)
- BAC-PBT and Datamaster
- Accident Investigation
- Advanced Driving including P.I.T.
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
- MISSDIG Utility Safety Training
- Advanced Active Shooter and Mass Casualty Response
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Emmet County
08.2024 - Current
Safety and Security Manager
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
10.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Packaging & Compliance Manager
Driven Grow
06.2023 - 10.2023
Police Officer
City of Harbor Springs
03.2022 - 06.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Emmet County
06.2021 - 03.2022
Supervisor-Safety and Security
Boyne USA
01.2021 - 06.2021
Acting Sergeant
City of Chillicothe
12.2009 - 05.2019
Regional Quality Control Supervisor
Premier Utility Locating
01.2006 - 12.2009
Public Administration
Miami University
Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Ohio Peace Officer Certification - Law Enforcement Technology
Ohio University
Chillicothe High School
- OHSA 30 Hour Supervisor
- Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards Certification (MCOLES)
- Ohio Peace Officer Certification (OPOTC)
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification
- Chemical Agent Certification
- Taser Certification
- Use of Force and Deescalation
- Emergency Management
- Microsoft Office
- FEMA-National Incident Management (NIMS)
- BAC-PBT and Datamaster
- Accident Investigation
- Advanced Driving including P.I.T.
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
- MISSDIG Utility Safety Training
- Advanced Active Shooter and Mass Casualty Response
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