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Matthew Maxwell

Hideaway,Texas

Summary

Dedicated to providing communities with important resources to manage emergency needs. Successful in handling communication, training and personnel management needs. 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

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Response Coordinator

Delek Refining
Tyler, Texas
08.2019 - 03.2024
  • Assisted in creating policies and guidelines for responding to emergencies quickly and efficiently.
  • Coordinated emergency response drills to ensure staff were prepared for real-life scenarios.
  • Developed, tested and implemented emergency response plans for entire sites.
  • Maintained detailed records of all training, drills, and incidents involving emergency responses.
  • Evaluated existing systems used by first responders and implemented changes or upgrades.
  • Managed resources during an emergency such as personnel, equipment, supplies.
  • Provided guidance on safety protocols to emergency responders during incidents and to whole site daily.
  • Participated in regional conferences related to disaster planning and preparedness initiatives. (LEPC participant)
  • Project manager for all emergency response improvements.

Associate Perforation Specialist

Halliburton Co
Kilgore, TX
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Recorded and resolved explosive perforations daily.
  • Accurately compiled, computed and verified data while resolving complex perforation of oil well issues.
  • Assisted in supervising other teammates to ensure daily customer goals were met.
  • Used proprietary software to identify depth and charge locations within oil configuration.
  • Fired explosive charges on depth per service order.
  • Supervise safety of jobsite.
  • Performed end of service quality assurance and customer satisfaction.

Operator/Paramedic

City of Irving-Fire
Irving, TX
11.1997 - 05.2018
  • Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
  • Responded to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
  • Laid hose lines, operated nozzles, pumps, and hydrants and utilized fire extinguishers and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
  • Devised short and long-range action plans to address a wide variety of municipal needs.
  • Determined and maintained successful safety, daily and emergency operational policies.
  • Streamlined the chain of command and internal structural roles, relationships and responsibilities.
  • Oversaw a 350-member city department serving a population of 220,000. (as union officer 9+ years)

Utility Crew Leader

City of Irving- Water
Irving, TX
06.1993 - 11.1997
  • Resolved issues by addressing complaints from employees immediately, which helped keep projects on track.
  • Inspected the job site after every shift to make sure that it was neat, organized and that trash had been placed in the proper receptacle.
  • Maintained quality control and contract compliance in the completion of water utilities infrastructure by work crews.
  • Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Assisted with project tasks whenever employees were absent to ensure that tight deadlines were met.
  • Assisted the team with job tasks as needed to complete project milestones or when employees were out sick.
  • Supervised employees completing tasks, ensuring that each met high company standards.
  • Managed multiple employees in various job tasks, which included make ready and debris removal and final presentation to customer.
  • Managed work with little supervision.
  • Led team of 8 to perform final job completion.

Education

Para-medicine - Para-Medicine

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
2002

Skills

  • Safety protocols and procedures
  • Crew management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Crew scheduling
  • Customer service experience
  • Team player
  • Excellent plan comprehension
  • Emergency planning
  • Evacuation Procedures
  • Interagency collaboration
  • Crisis Management
  • Public Safety
  • First Aid Training
  • Project Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Emergency Response Coordination

Timeline

Emergency Response Coordinator

Delek Refining
08.2019 - 03.2024

Associate Perforation Specialist

Halliburton Co
09.2018 - 02.2019

Operator/Paramedic

City of Irving-Fire
11.1997 - 05.2018

Utility Crew Leader

City of Irving- Water
06.1993 - 11.1997

Para-medicine - Para-Medicine

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Matthew Maxwell