Matthew Palma

• Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
• Developed soldier skills by providing guidance on marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers.
• Maintained strict discipline within the ranks enforcing adherence to military standards and regulations.
• Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
• Rotated day/night security shifts, sometimes over 24hrs, pulling security around post/overseas was a main priority and practice

Hauling over 30 tons of dirt in an open pit mine with over 300 pieces of heavy equipment in operation, to deliver to specific dump site. Staying alert and paying attention to your surroundings and other equipment working in your area was an important task. 12 hr shifts day/night 5 days a week with 5 on and 5 off. I promoted to 15-0 which is a type to leadership, assigning new trainees to trainers for the shift, staying on top of making sure all available equipment was manned. Throughout walk around, checking each piece of equipment, making sure it’s in working order for operations. Also tasked with making sure the small company vehicles were cleaned and in good standing order for shift change.

I started working with Riley Industrial right after I graduated high school, within 5 months of working for the company I got promoted to crew leader, showing hard work ethic and determination. Within this position I was in charge of manning a 4 man crew, our daily duties consisted of reaching out to our clients to find out which job site needed maintenance/ maintenance cleaning. We learned to operate and run a gap vax, vacuum truck, and high lift, as it was part of our daily tasks.