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Matthew Kidd

Staunton,Virginia

Summary

As a Navy Recruiter for over eight years, I have been instrumental in finding and selecting the best candidates for the US Navy and the Naval Reserve. I have mastered the recruiting techniques and policies, and communicated effectively with prospects, groups, and the community. I have consistently met and exceeded the recruitment goals and standards, while demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and customer service. I am also passionate about electronics, having worked as a Radar Technician and a Hospital Corpsman for the US Navy and the US Navy Reserve for more than 14 years. I have acquired multiple skills and certifications in electric power meters, AC/DC, electrical troubleshooting, biomedical technology, and technology management. I am currently pursuing my MBA degree in Health Care Administration, with the aim of advancing my career and expanding my knowledge in the health care sector. I am eager to leverage my electronics expertise and learning agility in a new career opportunity that challenges me and allows me to contribute to a mission-driven organization. Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Navy Recruiter

US Navy
09.2015 - 01.2024
  • Recruits individuals into the U.S
  • Navy and Naval Reserve; possesses expertise in recruiting techniques and knowledge of recruiting textbooks and Navy enlistment programs and policies
  • Communicates and relates effectively with prospects, groups and the community and possesses a basic knowledge of classification techniques
  • The sub-job duties include Leads Production Team Supervisor, Recruiter, Recruiter in Charge, and Zone Supervisor.

Hospital Corpsman

U.S. Navy Reserve
10.2012 - 09.2015
  • Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist in the prevention and treatment of disease, disability, and injury using first aid and preventive medicine procedures; assist in the prevention and treatment of dental conditions; assist with physical examinations; provide patient care and assist in the administration of medicinal and parenteral solutions; perform general laboratory, pharmacy, and other patient support services; assist in the administrative supply and accounting procedures within medical departments ashore, afloat, Marine Corps, and with Joint Services; instruct medical and non-medical personnel in first aid, self-aid, personal hygiene, and medical records maintenance; assist in the transportation of the sick and injured; and provide assistance in the maintenance of environmental and occupational health standards and in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) casualties and other contingencies
  • Senior Hospital Corpsmen perform supervisory, technical, planning, and management functions in support of medical readiness and quality healthcare delivery
  • In addition to their general assignments, Hospital Corpsmen, trained as technicians, perform specialized functions within the operational forces, clinical specialties, and administrative departments and may be assigned independent of a Medical Officer.

Radar Technician

US Navy
01.2001 - 10.2012
  • Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment at the organizational and/or intermediate level using appropriate documentation, tools and test equipment
  • Performs casualty analysis and fault isolation and operates, tests, aligns, and repairs individual equipment, the system and the interface with other systems
  • Operates, repairs, and performs maintenance on shipboard gun and missile fire control systems (including submarine weapon control systems and associated test equipment) and surface missile fire control systems (including weapon direction systems and search radar), delineator equipment, missiles, and associated support equipment
  • Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and electronic gun and missile fire control systems and surface missile fire control systems; performs preventive maintenance on weapons; follows standard checkout procedures to locate and repair system malfunctions; tests, aligns, and adjusts radar-indicating circuits and power supplies; uses basic electronic test equipment; performs operational tests and operator adjustments on weapon equipment; operates radar equipment, fire control systems, and weapons direction/designation systems in all modes; fabricates, maintains, and installs electrical/electronic cable assemblies; performs maintenance on electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and cooling and drying equipment; completes maintenance forms; inventories parts and supplies
  • Repairs, troubleshoots, and performs preventive maintenance on electrical and electronic gun fire control systems, specialized equipment, and circuits; reads schematics and block servomechanical diagrams; completes maintenance reports; inventories installed equipment.

Cook

Waffle House, Inc.
06.1999 - 01.2001
  • Since all of our food is cooked to order, as a Cook (also known as a Grill Operator) you are taught to prepare the orders the 'Waffle House Way'.

Production Manager

Burger King
04.1998 - 01.2001

Lead Cook

McDonald's
01.1998 - 04.1998

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Health/Health Care Administration/Management

American Public University System
10.2024

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Technology Management

Excelsior University
08.2023

Some College - Biomedical Technology/Technician

College of Biomedical Equipment Technology
05.2023

Some College - Electrical Engineering

Arizona State University
02.2023

Associate's degree - Electronics

Coastline College
01.2021

Associate's degree - Educational Administration and Supervision

Coastline College
01.2021

General Studies -

American Military University
01.2013

Business Administration and Management, General -

Ashford University
01.2012

High School Diploma - High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Pulaski County High School
01.2000

Skills

  • Principles of Supervision
  • Computer System Operation
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • Process Improvement
  • Policy Development
  • Talent Management

Certification

Bachelor of Professional Studies Technology Management - Excelsior University, 07/2023, 07/2033, CeDiD 1450-8DD2-J1E2

Timeline

Navy Recruiter

US Navy
09.2015 - 01.2024

Hospital Corpsman

U.S. Navy Reserve
10.2012 - 09.2015

Radar Technician

US Navy
01.2001 - 10.2012

Cook

Waffle House, Inc.
06.1999 - 01.2001

Production Manager

Burger King
04.1998 - 01.2001

Lead Cook

McDonald's
01.1998 - 04.1998

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Health/Health Care Administration/Management

American Public University System

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Technology Management

Excelsior University

Some College - Biomedical Technology/Technician

College of Biomedical Equipment Technology

Some College - Electrical Engineering

Arizona State University

Associate's degree - Electronics

Coastline College

Associate's degree - Educational Administration and Supervision

Coastline College

General Studies -

American Military University

Business Administration and Management, General -

Ashford University

High School Diploma - High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Pulaski County High School
Matthew Kidd