Matthew Villante
Township of Howell,USA
Summary
Dedicated construction professional with extensive experience in home improvements and heavy equipment operation. Proven track record in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality results and client satisfaction.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
0311 Infantry Rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
06.2025 - 08.2026
- Led teams to achieve mission objectives through effective leadership and collaboration.
- Taking orders, executing tasks in a timely manner.
- Coordinated team building activities that enhanced unit cohesion and trust.
- Monitored and ensured accountability for task completion among team members.
- CQB, clearing buildings/houses.
- Executed repelling techniques while rigging harnesses for safety.
- Proficient with M27 A4 service rifle.
- M320 grenade launcher, hand grenades, rocket launchers, MAW&LAW. Claymores.
- Utilized tear gas and masks during training for combat readiness.
- TCCC ( tactical combat casualty care) first aid.
- Physical fitness.(pt, pft,cft)
- Participated in swimming drills for physical conditioning.
- Land navigation, using a compass and a map.
- Completed rucking and hiking exercises with a full pack to enhance endurance.
- Night vision, with thermal heat signature.
General Contractor
Villantes general contracting llc
Township of Howell, NJ
01.2019 - 04.2025
- Self-employed home improvement contractor.
- Managed all phases of home improvement projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated subcontractor services for various projects, optimizing workflow and project timelines.
- Conducted client meetings, wrote proposals, and submitted contracts to secure project agreements.
- Additions, kitchens, baths and finished basements
- All phases from start to finish. Windows, siding demolition, decks, docks, balconies, French drains, masonry, framing, Sheetrock, flooring, painting, trim. Etc.
HVAC Service Technician
Sean O'Connor's
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Executed HVAC installations and repairs to ensure consistent climate control
- Performed regular maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure efficiency
- Responded to service calls to troubleshoot HVAC issues, restoring system functionality efficiently
- Installed duct systems in residential and commercial buildings to optimize airflow and comfort
Machine operator/ laborer
Manalapan Paving
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Operated backhoe for excavation and site preparation
- Operated mini John Deer 50 excavators for precise excavation tasks
- Operated skid steer to efficiently complete landscaping and construction projects
- Finishing concrete
- Assisted in masonry work by mixing and transporting materials to support project timelines
General Contractor
Inspired Interiors
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Executed general contracting projects, ensuring timely completion and quality standards
- Executed carpentry tasks, contributing to structural integrity and functionality of builds
- Implemented home improvement projects
- Completed painting and trim work, enhancing overall aesthetic appeal of properties
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson Memorial High School
01-2016
Skills
- Construction
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Backhoe Operation
- Excavator operation
- Skid Steer
- Carpentry
- Construction experience
- Framing
- HVAC
- HVAC maintenance
- Proposal writing
- Client management
- Construction management
- Coordinate subcontractors
- Team leadership
- Construction experience
- Project risk analysis
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Communication effectiveness
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Physical fitness
- Follows instructions
- Task adaptation
- Accepts feedback
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Labor
- Airless paint spraying
- Emergency response
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Driver's License, 04/01/26, 09/30/28
- Home improvement contractors registration
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer., Bilingual, I understand and speak Spanish., Labor skills., HVAC skills., Operate Machinery., Carpentry skills., Construction Experience., Communication skills., Ability to take orders, adapt to new tasks and take constructive criticism., Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
Affiliations
- Family man, wife and son.
Timeline
0311 Infantry Rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps
06.2025 - 08.2026
General Contractor
Villantes general contracting llc
01.2019 - 04.2025
HVAC Service Technician
Sean O'Connor's
01.2016 - 01.2017
Machine operator/ laborer
Manalapan Paving
01.2015 - 01.2016
General Contractor
Inspired Interiors
01.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Jackson Memorial High School