Matthew Paradis
Eustis,FL
Summary
Results-driven Infantryman experienced in tactical operations and fleet management. Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, ensuring mission success and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Amry 91b/11B Infantryman
United States Army
Fort Bragg, NC
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Conducted tactical operations in diverse environments to accomplish mission objectives.
- Operated and maintained weapons systems to ensure readiness and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises to enhance unit cohesion.
Fleet Supervisor
TCB Trucking and Excavating
Winter Garden, FL
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed daily operations of fleet maintenance and scheduling.
- Supervised team of drivers and maintenance staff effectively.
- Coordinated vehicle inspections and compliance with safety regulations.
- Implemented efficient routing strategies to optimize delivery schedules.
- Trained new drivers on company policies and safety protocols.
- Monitored fuel consumption and maintenance costs regularly.
Driver / Concrete & Asphalt Helper
Earth Trades
Apopka, Florida
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and fuel usage for compliance.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks regularly.
- Followed designated routes while adhering to traffic regulations and safety protocols.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery schedules and any delays encountered.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo to optimize vehicle capacity.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries, addressing inquiries promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve delivery processes and efficiency.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport goods efficiently and safely.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Reported any incidents involving the truck or its cargo to management immediately.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness and performed regular maintenance checks.
- Managed fuel consumption and expenses for vehicle operations.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Adapted to changing routes or schedules as required by the employer.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Operated basic hand tools and power tools under guidance.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Britian High School
New Britain, CT01-2010
Skills
- Weapons maintenance
- Tactical operations
- Survival training
- Team collaboration
- Mission planning
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Physical fitness
- Ambush planning
- First aid proficiency
- Force protection
- Airborne operations
- Intelligence gathering
- Patrolling techniques
- Land navigation
- Convoy security
- Escalation of force
- Close quarters battle
- Amphibious operations
- Combat lifesaving
- Rules of engagement
- Explosives handling
- Demolitions expertise
- Sniper skills
- Weapons handling
- Marksmanship expertise
- Enemy tracking
- Cultural awareness
- Firearms safety
- Hostage rescue
- Helicopter insertion
- Tactical communications
- Vehicle maintenance
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Military operations planning
- Indirect fire support
- Troop development
- Safety protocols
- Troop deployment support
- Radio communications
- Maintaining equipment
- Machine gun management
- Briefing leadership
- Event sequencing
- Report writing
- Equipment management
- Identifying hazards
- Assessing risks
- Technical guidance
- Coordinating training
- Wilderness survival
- Anti-armor weaponry
- Enemy engagement
- Mortar and artillery operations
- Reconnaissance
- Defensive positioning
Certification
CDL
Accomplishments
COMBAT ACTION AWARD
Timeline
Amry 91b/11B Infantryman
United States Army
05.2022 - 01.2025
Fleet Supervisor
TCB Trucking and Excavating
01.2019 - 03.2022
Driver / Concrete & Asphalt Helper
Earth Trades
01.2012 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
New Britian High School