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Matthew Pultorak

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

Versatile Explosives Safety Professional adept at completing inspections, leading training courses and supporting audit procedures. Talented planner, problem-solver and organizer. Offering 24 years' Military experience in the Ammunition community. Served as an enlisted member for 10 years and 14+ years as an officer serving as a subject matter expert. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. A strong leader who can also follow when needed. After 24+ years of active service I poses a strong desire to continue serving our military.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

USMC Military Rep

DoD Explosives Safety Board
Alexandria, VA
10.2020 - Current
  • Provided direct liaison between the DoD Explosives Safety Board and the Marine Corps Environmental and Explosives Safety Branch.
  • Conducted Munitions Risk Management Assessments.
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with Explosives safety standards and government regulations.
  • Inspected the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Coordinated with the individual Service Safety Centers for input while conducting reviews and edits to DoD level manuals, instructions and directives pertaining to Explosives Safety.
  • Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
  • Surveyed techniques used in transportation regarding use and storage of hazardous materials.
  • Inspected premises and work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity.
  • Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.

Ground Ammunition Officer

Marine Corps Systems Command
Quantico, VA
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Conducted Service level Explosives Safety inspections determining compliance with all service, DoD regulations and Laws. Ensuring all identified compensatory measures are in place and complied with for Explosives Safety Site plans as required.
  • Record all findings and recommend corrective actins on a final report for installation.
  • Conduct briefing to Installation Commander and staff.
  • Managed the Ground Ammunition Qualification and Certification database (E-Qual). Worked with users and developers to identify and implemented updates and changes.
  • Review regulations and orders and recommend changes to ensure compliance with DoD policies and laws.
  • Conduct Munitions Risk Management Analysis.
  • Review for approval all submissions for deviations, exemptions and waivers submissions. Ensuring all risk are taken into consideration.

Academics Officer

Marine Corps Detachment
Fort Lee, VA
04.2018 - 07.2020
  • Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings and scheduling events.
  • Conducted faculty training sessions on instructional techniques and best practices.
  • Improved individual departments by working closely with faculty to reorganize class loads, promote resource utilization and modernize equipment.
  • Developed and maintained academic policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Prepared reports on enrollment trends, student performance data, graduation rates.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to ensure all courses met educational standards.
  • Created surveys to assess student satisfaction levels with various aspects of the school's programs.
  • Researched and implemented new methods of instruction to improve the quality of education.
  • Developed curricula and recommended curricula revisions to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Company Commander

Marine Corps Detachment
Fort Lee, VA
07.2016 - 04.2018
  • Reviewed reports from subordinate officers concerning various aspects of company operations.
  • Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
  • Conducted training for subordinate leaders in order to enhance mission readiness.
  • Created a climate conducive to effective communication within the organization.
  • Directed logistical training procedures to adhere to military regulations.
  • Maintained contact with higher headquarters on matters related to personnel, logistics, and operations.
  • Developed, implemented and enforced policies and procedures to ensure the safety of personnel.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of equipment and supplies for the unit.
  • Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
  • Monitored performance of unit members to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Managed daily operations of the company including administrative functions.
  • Ensured all Orders and Regulations were followed to ensure good order and discipline of the unit.

Marine Corps Ammunition Liaison Officer

Naval Weapons Station Earl New Jersey
Colts Neck, NJ
06.2013 - 06.2016
  • Maintained all ammunition for loading of Naval Vessels for the East coast Marine Expeditionary Units.
  • Ensured all ammunition was stored in compliance with DoD and Naval regulations.
  • Maintained all records with an accuracy level of 100 percent.
  • Maintained record of all storage locations with an accuracy greater than 97 percent.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections ensuring all ammunitions was packaged and stored properly.
  • Monitored and applied all Notice of Ammunition Reclassifications messages to on hand stocks.
  • Conducted life cycle management of current stocks of ammunitions.
  • Performed duties as a safety observer during loading and unloading of ammunition from Naval vessels.
  • Conducted facility inspections to ensure serviceability of the building as well as fire and explosives safety criteria were being maintained.

Officer in Charge

Camp Lejeune Ammunition Supply Point
Camp Lejeune, NC
06.2010 - 06.2013
  • Managed daily operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and staff supervision.
  • Coordinated the training of new employees in safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Requisitioned, received and properly stored Ammunition to support the Second Marine Expeditionary Forces aboard Camp Lejeune.
  • Prepared reports on operational activities for upper management review.
  • Maintained Standard Operating Procedures to ensure operations were conducted safely.
  • Served as The Board Chairman for the Qualification and Certification Board for over 200 Marines working in the Ammunition Supply Point.
  • Ensure proper Personal Protective Equipment was provided and utilized to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Initiated and implemented new administrative processes to improve efficiency.
  • Monitored workflow to ensure deadlines were met in a timely manner.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with senior management team members.
  • Directed logistical training procedures to adhere to military regulations.
  • Enforced security protocols within the workplace environment.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

Professional Military Education -

Command And Staff College Distance Education Progr
Quantico, VA
05-2021

40 Hour HAZWOPER -

HazTrain
Waldorf, MD
12-2019

Military Education -

Senior Instructor Course
Fort Lee, VA
05-2018

Military Education -

Basic Instructor Course
Fort Lee, VA
04-2018

Professional Military Education -

Expeditionary Warfare School
Quantico, VA
05-2015

High School Diploma -

Queensbury Senior High School
Queensbury, NY
06-1999

Skills

  • Program Assistance
  • Subject Matter Expertise
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Report Writing Skills
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Audit Procedures

Certification

  • NATO Ammunition Storage Guideline September 2019
  • Explosives Safety For Naval Facility Planning June 2010
  • Environmental considerations for Ammunition Personnel February 2013
  • Electrical Explosives safety for Navy Facilities February 2013
  • Electrical Explosives safety for Army Facilities February 2013
  • Ammunition Physical Security February 2013
  • Ammunition Quality Assurance February 2013
  • Risk Management and Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures February 2013

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

USMC Military Rep

DoD Explosives Safety Board
10.2020 - Current

Ground Ammunition Officer

Marine Corps Systems Command
07.2019 - 10.2020

Academics Officer

Marine Corps Detachment
04.2018 - 07.2020

Company Commander

Marine Corps Detachment
07.2016 - 04.2018

Marine Corps Ammunition Liaison Officer

Naval Weapons Station Earl New Jersey
06.2013 - 06.2016

Officer in Charge

Camp Lejeune Ammunition Supply Point
06.2010 - 06.2013

Professional Military Education -

Command And Staff College Distance Education Progr

40 Hour HAZWOPER -

HazTrain

Military Education -

Senior Instructor Course

Military Education -

Basic Instructor Course

Professional Military Education -

Expeditionary Warfare School

High School Diploma -

Queensbury Senior High School
Matthew Pultorak