Matthew Jenkins
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Accomplished Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer with a proven track record in strategic thinking and operational planning from the United States Army. Excelled in personnel management and deliberate risk management, enhancing mission readiness and safeguarding over $2.7 million in equipment. Renowned for problem-solving abilities and fostering teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Battalion Operations Officer
United States Army
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations of unit performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
- Increased overall mission readiness by working with higher echelons to provide funding for critical equipment
- Advised commanders on course-of-action recommendations that resulted in improved mission outcomes
- Provided over 600 man-hours in support to Secret Service for the overall protection and welfare of the POTUS, FLOTUS, and other very important political personnel
Platoon Leader, Explosive Ordnance Disposal
United States Army
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Advised and directed 10 personnel to safely identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive ordnance and hazardous material
- Provided deliberate risk assessments for the overall transportation of hazardous material while maintaining absolute safety to personnel and property
- Developed junior leaders by providing mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback on their progress on a monthly basis
- Safeguarded the welfare of my soldiers through proactive risk mitigation measures during a six month deployment
- Maintained over 2.7 million dollars worth of critical equipment over the course of two years without fault or incident
Student
United States Army
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Trained on the proper identification, render safe, and disposal of explosive ordnance and material
- Learned proper mitigation techniques on the classifications of hazardous material
- Successfully completed and graduated as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, dedicating over a year to learning the profession
Education
No Degree - Logistics And Materials Management
Basic Officer Leadership School
Fort Lee, VA03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05-2020
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Operational planning
- Personnel management
- Deliberate risk management
- Hazardous material management
- Transportation and Logistical movement
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Interests
- Currently in North Carolina, I spend my weekends backpacking or heading to the coast to surf My mother and father currently reside in South Carolina so any other free time I have is spent visiting them
- I am currently working on my EMT license through the National Registry which I dedicate most of my time to during the week
- The Army's Career Skills Program (CSP) has allowed me to join their Fire Academy at Fayetteville Technical Community College starting May 20th Upon completion of that, I leave the Army August 31, 2025
Timeline
Battalion Operations Officer
United States Army
08.2024 - Current
Platoon Leader, Explosive Ordnance Disposal
United States Army
10.2022 - 08.2024
Student
United States Army
09.2020 - 09.2022
No Degree - Logistics And Materials Management
Basic Officer Leadership School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Nevada, Reno
Similar Profiles
Zena HernandezZena Hernandez
Military Police Officer at United States Army/United States Army ReservesMilitary Police Officer at United States Army/United States Army Reserves
Travis TorrelloTravis Torrello
Logistics & Medical Material Management at United States Army/ United States Army ReservesLogistics & Medical Material Management at United States Army/ United States Army Reserves
Saul Rodelas MontielSaul Rodelas Montiel
91B10 Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic at United States Army Reserve, United States Army91B10 Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic at United States Army Reserve, United States Army