Matthew Woods

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

The Master of Arts in City and Regional Planning at The University of Memphis prepares students to guide the physical development of communities while integrating social equity, economic viability, and environmental responsibility to support long-term sustainability.

Post-Baccalaureate Medical Preparation Program (MedPrep)
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Participated in a structured post-baccalaureate academic enhancement program designed to strengthen advanced science competencies and prepare candidates for professional medical and health-related programs. Coursework emphasized analytical reasoning, scientific foundations, and disciplined study methodology.