Matthew Shupe
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a diverse background spanning from flooring technician roles at Grand Rapids Interiors to training management. Excelled in team collaboration and surface preparation, enhancing operational efficiency and training effectiveness. Proven track record of leveraging hard and soft skills to achieve and surpass objectives, demonstrating a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Flooring Technician
Grand Rapids Interiors
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Inspected equipment regularly and kept detailed records of floor cleaning supply inventories.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks, and mortar.
- Worked with supervisor to design detailed floor maintenance schedules based on floor types and foot traffic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Operated sit-down forklift to unload and load carpet rolls and flooring skids into work vans.
- Readied surfaces to accept coverings by sweeping away materials, correcting flows and applying special treatments.
- Formed tight and secure joints by removing excess materials and connecting individual pieces.
- Operated hand tools and machines to cut material and achieve proper fit around obstructions.
Photographer
Shupe Photography
07.2020 - Current
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted in monitoring trainee performance to identify gaps in training.
- Completed training-related administrative tasks, documentation and team support.
- Devised new methods of imparting information in order to increase engagement and retention.
- Maintained effective, consistent communication with managers, peers and other resource groups.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
Package Handler
UPS
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Education
No Degree - Biomedical Engineering
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MINo Degree - Biomedical Engineering
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MISkills
- Grout application
- Adhesive Application
- Flooring Installation
- Carpet installation
- Power Tools Operation
- Job site preparation
- Surface Preparation
- Basic Repairs
- Equipment Operation
- Team Collaboration
- Photo editing
- Client Relations
- Food photography
- Photo products
- Digital file creation
- Digital Photography
- Night photography
- Client Communication
- Stock Photography
- Wildlife photography
- Location Scouting
- Training Management
- New Employee Training
- Teaching
- Research
- Instructor Training
- Public Speaking
- Motivation
Timeline
Flooring Technician
Grand Rapids Interiors
06.2021 - 08.2024
Photographer
Shupe Photography
07.2020 - Current
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
02.2018 - 06.2021
Package Handler
UPS
11.2017 - 01.2018
No Degree - Biomedical Engineering
Grand Rapids Community College
No Degree - Biomedical Engineering
Grand Valley State University
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