Matthew Rivera
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Proactive leader and U.S. Navy veteran with 15 years of experience in elevating employee performance and productivity through effective day-to-day operations management and implementation of process improvement initiatives. Demonstrated history of strengthening compliance and fostering progressive professional development to stimulate top-flight team performance and bottom-line gains. Skilled in resolving employee issues and successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, all while maintaining a high standard of quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
BQE Water
Patagonia, AZ
02.2023 - Current
- Quali[ied Water Treatment Operator (Level 1) with 3 months onboard
- Promoted to plant supervisor 5 months on board
- Responsible for over $100 million of plant equipment, trained, mentored, and supervised 16 plant operators in day-to-day operations, administrative and personnel issues, and built & spearheaded operator training program
- Joined BQE commissioning team to build, test, and certify a secondary Water Treatment Plant that can treat 4,000 GPM, with emphasis on removing heavy metals and selenium to comply with environmental standards
Departmental Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Tripoli
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Led a team of 500 personnel across all three ship platforms through daily operations and general administration, ensuring safe and effective operations
- Leveraged strategic leadership in communicating the command's goals and direction to the enlisted workforce while representing the enlisted personnel's views and concerns
- Managed all aspects of enlisted readiness, professional development, and human resource management, including supporting supply and IT departments with daily tasks and cross-department operations
Master Training Specialist
Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Command
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed 15 instructors, 100 hours of curriculum recruitment and development while spearheading plans to improve tactical training and procedures
- Served as a Master Training Specialist by establishing a curriculum for Littoral Combat Ships, including developing navigation and general curriculum blocks to enhance the knowledge of students and instructors
- Handled integrated and stand-alone virtual simulator operations while establishing a curriculum for departmental certification and training LCS crews in vital operations to support surface deployments
- Supervised the coordination and strategic alignment with international and interagency stakeholders while assisting in implementing qualification standards to operate the simulator in all configurations
Education
Associates of Art -
Southern Columbia University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite Applications
- Expertise in Google Suite Applications
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance & TS SCI Eligible, 12/31/27
- Master Training Specialist, 02/01/17
- Command Pay and Personal, 11/01/20
- MSHA Certified
- Water Treatment Operator Level 1
- Water Treatment Technology, American Water College, 03/01/24
References
- LT Taylor K. Burleson, Supervisor, 2019-2022, 520-909-6700, Taylorkburleson@gmail.com
- QMC (Retired) John Weidner, Supervisor, 2017-2019, 619-550-7817
- QMC (Retired) Jason Lloyd, Supervisor, 2017-2019, 619-832-8262, Jason.a.llyod0329@gmail.com
- GSEC Kim Hernandez, Coworker, 2017-2019, 619-733-6740
- Jamual Shaheer, Coworker, 2008-2015, 619-519-6975, ghostype2902@yahoo.com
Summaryqualifications
U.S Navy Veteran and Proactive Leader with 15 years of experience elevating employee performance and productivity by managing day-to-day operations and implementing process improvement initiatives. History of strengthening compliance and encouraging progressive professional development to stimulate top-flight team performance and bottom-line gains. Adept at resolving employee issues and handling multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality.
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
BQE Water
02.2023 - Current
Departmental Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Tripoli
06.2019 - 08.2022
Master Training Specialist
Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Command
02.2017 - 03.2019
Associates of Art -
Southern Columbia University
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