Matthew Stone
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Qualified Military Police Officer with 4 years of committed experience maintaining secure environments while leading diligent security details to minimize crime. Proven leader with exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated success in closely monitoring infractions, security threats and suspicious activities. Goal-oriented and meticulous professional with active secret security clearance.
Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control.
Reliable Veterans Service Representative familiar with federal veterans programs. Offering three years of hands-on experience advising veterans on matters pertaining to entitlement of benefits. Skillful in preparing claims, obtaining supporting documents and evidence and performing investigations to determine eligibility. Friendly and compassionate professional with positive attitude and strong customer service skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Master at Arms
United States Navy, USN
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Mitigated risk, providing immediate emergency response security.
- Documented and processed classified materials.
- Led hazard recognition training for collateral duty safety staff and developed newcomer's briefing for 50 individuals to raise hazard awareness and minimize incidents.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
Veterans Benefit Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted in-person and telephone interviews with veterans and advocates to explain benefits and related programs.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Assisted veterans and dependents in preparing forms and documents to present claims for benefits.
PAVE leader
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Education
Associate of Arts - Pre-Political Science
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 04.2023 - Current
Skills
- External Communications
- Document Preparation
- Office Operations
- Emergency Preparedness
- Team Goals
- Reading Comprehension
- Operational Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Ability to Be a Leader
Accomplishments
Military Awards and Decorations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Service Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal
Timeline
PAVE leader
Grand Rapids Community College
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Grand Valley State University
04.2023 - Current
Veterans Benefit Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2021 - 08.2023
Master at Arms
United States Navy, USN
08.2017 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Pre-Political Science
Grand Rapids Community College
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