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Matthew Woods

Matthew Woods

Memphis,TN

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in [Area of expertise] and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Site Inspector/Risk Assessor (Lead Paint Program)

Shelby County Government Department of Housing
1 2021 - Current
  • Responsible for evaluating housing for rehabilitation repair needs, coordinating with property owners to prepare scopes of work to make repairs, and overseeing contractor work scope of repairs in accordance with applicable grant and departmental requirements
  • I perform onsite investigations of residential dwellings to discover any lead-based paint hazards using technologies such as X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and or by collecting lead-based paint dust samples for independent laboratory analysis, as required by various regulatory agencies
  • Certified Lead Based Paint Inspector, Certified Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor, Certified Lead Based Paint Abatement Supervisor, EPA Lead (Pb) Based Paint Certified Renovators.
  • Participated in on-site meetings with engineers, contractors, and property owners to resolve and discuss various issues.

Water Treatment Chemist Asst

City of Memphis
1 2021
  • Water Treatment Chemist assists Plant Chemist with laboratory tests such as analysis of sewage treatment and industrial wastes, perform chemical analysis of samples, perform calculations, adhering to laboratory chemical analytical techniques, and quality control
  • The role of Water Treatment Chemist has afforded me the opportunity to work with instruments, such as gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, and inductive coupled plasma spectrometer
  • I also prepare and maintain reports and records pertaining to analytical results and other assigned projects, which involve that I interpret test methods, results, laboratory procedures, and data for lab personnel
  • I assisted in developing or modifying new laboratory procedures; regarding the operation and use of sampling equipment, supplies, and ensured sampling schedule standards were met.

Independent Energy Advisor

CREW Network
01.2020
  • CREW is a renewable energy business connecting homeowners and businesses nationwide to installers and financing options, creating partnerships and aligning interests to enable all to benefit
  • Helping to install rooftop solar power decentralizing power production.

Offload Flight Operations

FedEx Corp
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Operates mechanized ramp equipment Met aircraft, and transported freight to sort / heavyweight areas
  • I was responsible for ensuring that aircraft, vehicles, and containers were loaded/unloaded in a safe and efficient manner including dangerous goods, in accordance with proper packaging and freight handling operating procedures.

Operations Manager

Walmart
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • I positively impacted store sales by ensuring effective merchandise presentation accurate and competitive pricing, ensured sales and profit goals were achieved
  • Implemented action plans to correct deficiencies if sales and profit goals were not achieved
  • Anticipated external factors such as weather, community events, holidays to forecast operations needs appropriately.

Senior Technical Analyst

Tennessee Valley Authority
01.2001 - 01.2009
  • Planned, directed, administered, evaluated, and/or modified plant programs and systems related to water chemistry, equipment performance testing and analysis, coal contract sampling, environmental compliance, and equipment reliability analysis
  • Administered and implemented environmental compliance at fossil power plant site which included NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Emission System) field sampling to ensure state and Federal EPA discharge standards were met
  • Performed machinery health analysis such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography and acoustics to determine state of machinery
  • Developed and revised procedures, processes, checklists, check sheets and indicators associated with equipment performance testing and water chemistry.

Chemist Environmental

Pollution Control Industries
01.2001 - 10.2002
  • Consolidated, treated, blended, recycled chemical/hazardous waste from educational, institutional, research, and industrial facilities
  • The consolidation process involves the knowledge and use of Level B and Level C Personal Protective Equipment and working knowledge of EPA, DOT and OSHA regulations
  • Responsible the proper storage of non-compatible material and compatible material such as (Oxidizers, Flammables, Organic Peroxides and Corrosives)
  • Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) pertaining to Hazardous Materials
  • HAZWOPER Trained
  • Managed Lab Pack facilities, assuring it met Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
  • Conducted environmental impact assessments for chemical processes, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.

Education

Master of Science - Master of City And Regional Planning (MCRP)

The Univeristy of Memphis , Memphis, TN
01.2025 - Current
  • Continuing education in [Subject]

Certificate - Property Maintenance (Maintenance Technology)

MOORE TECH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, Memphis, TN
04.2024

Master of Arts - Executive Leadership (MAEL)

School of Business, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
08.2006 - 04.2008

Bachelor's of Science - Biology

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Timeline

The Univeristy of Memphis - Master of Science, Master of City And Regional Planning (MCRP)
01.2025 - Current
Independent Energy Advisor - CREW Network
01.2020
Offload Flight Operations - FedEx Corp
01.2016 - 01.2019
Operations Manager - Walmart
01.2009 - 01.2016
School of Business, Christian Brothers University - Master of Arts, Executive Leadership (MAEL)
08.2006 - 04.2008
Senior Technical Analyst - Tennessee Valley Authority
01.2001 - 01.2009
Chemist Environmental - Pollution Control Industries
01.2001 - 10.2002
Site Inspector/Risk Assessor (Lead Paint Program) - Shelby County Government Department of Housing
1 2021 - Current
Water Treatment Chemist Asst - City of Memphis
1 2021
MOORE TECH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY - Certificate, Property Maintenance (Maintenance Technology)
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor's of Science, Biology
Matthew Woods