Matthew LaValle
Poulsbo,WA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Hiatus Campers LLC
Bellingham, WA
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Improve production efficiency.
- Assembled camper components utilizing hand tools and power equipment.
- Inspected products for quality compliance with specifications.
- Communicated and collaborated with team members to meet production targets on assigned tasks.
- Identified and removed defective parts from production line to maintain quality.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards as well as maintained a clean and organized work environment daily to ensure safe working environment.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer deadlines.
- Organized product components to streamline workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
Commercial Beekeeper
BeeWorks Farms LLC
Bellingham, WA
03.2021 - 04.2026
- Delegated tasks, trained, and managed a field team.
- Safely operate, maintain, and tow a 4X4 forklift in a variety of weather and road conditions including at nighttime with limited visibility.
- Performed hive maintenance and health monitoring to enhance bee productivity and colony vitality on a commercial scale.
- Conducted bi-weekly inspections to assess colony strength and disease presence and implemented pest management strategies to protect bee populations.
- Collected honey through efficient extraction techniques, ensuring quality and maximizing yield while also putting safety first.
- Developed seasonal hive management plans tailored to environmental conditions, improving hive resilience.
- Documented hive activities and maintained accurate records.
- Replaced aging queen bees to maintain hive productivity and split colonies.
- Readied bees and equipment to optimize pollination processes for pollination activities on berry farms.
Seasonal Worker
Puget Sound Energy Inc
Concrete, Washington
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted in feeding juvenile sockeye and coho salmon according to established schedules and protocols.
- Inspected tanks regularly, ensuring cleanliness and functionality to support fish health.
- Operated fish hatchery equipment to maintain optimal breeding conditions.
- Recorded data on fish growth and environmental conditions for analysis.
- Assisted with the stocking of ponds by transferring fish from holding tanks to the ponds using nets and other tools.
- Recorded data on sockeye and coho salmon growth and mortality rates for effective tracking and management.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations concerning aquaculture operations.
- Collected biological samples from adult fish for testing purposes.
- Harvested mature fish from holding tanks for sale or transfer to other facilities.
- Cleaned and maintained all equipment used in the hatchery including nets, aerators, pumps, filters.
- Contributed to research projects on fisheries management and conservation, supporting sustainable practices.
- Transported live fish between locations using coolers filled with oxygenated water.
- Maintained fish hatchery tanks and monitored water temperature, oxygen levels, and pH balance.
- Conducted daily health checks on fish in hatchery tanks and identified any signs of disease or stress.
- Operated various types of vehicles such as oxygenated-tank trucks, lawnmowers, ATVs, and boats to transport supplies or personnel to remote locations.
- Fed adult fish a variety of diets according to established schedules.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on equipment such as lubricating motors and replacing worn parts.
- Cleaned stalls and pens using water hoses and commercial pressure washers to maintain hygiene standards. using water hoses and commercial pressure washers.
- Operated stationary cranes both at the hatchery as well as the Floating Surface Collector at the upper and lower Baker Lake dam.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA04-2019
Skills
- Machine operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving and "outside of the box" thinking
- Attention to detail
- Efficient communication
- Works well with others
- Works well under pressure
Certification
- Forklift Certification Class 4 - 9206BTC966
- Wa MAST & Food safety
Timeline
Production Worker
Hiatus Campers LLC
05.2025 - 04.2026
Commercial Beekeeper
BeeWorks Farms LLC
03.2021 - 04.2026
Seasonal Worker
Puget Sound Energy Inc
02.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts -
Olympic College