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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Volunteer Work
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Michael Matt

Michael Matt

Wood Finisher
Addison,NY

Summary

14 Years experience in interior and exterior architectural wood finishing, restoration.

Restored millwork and doors at Yale Center For British Art, Connecticut capital building & LOB, Foxwood hotel and casino. Millwork & handrail finishing and repair of furniture throughout Quinnipiac University. Completed 6 million dollar restoration of executive offices and lobby at Emigrant Bank, Manhattan. Also maintained and repaired parents home and property while caring for elderly parent.


Reliable and enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to a growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Restoration Crew Member

ServiceMaster Restore
02.2023 - Current
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Worked safely in disaster environment by adhering to company and quality procedures.
  • Demo damaged drywall and remove from job site.
  • Clean all affected areas with vacuum and cleaning chemicals and antimicrobial.
  • Placed fans and dehumidifiers in strategic room locations to remove moisture from carpet, air and upholstery.
  • Commonly use hand and or power tools to accomplish daily job tasks.
  • Prime Seal coat basement ceilings and walls.
  • Cleaning and repackaging of customers personal items.

Warehouse Associate

Interstate Batteries
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Manually or mechanically unloaded materials from pallets, skids, trucks, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
  • Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking orders and labeling merchandise.
  • Testing and charging of Batteries.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.

In Home Care Giver & Maintenance

CCCI
06.2011 - 04.2022
  • Assisted Elderly Mother with nutritional needs, helped with assist mobility restrictions and emotional support.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, purchasing needs and all Maintenance and repair on property.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Monitored mother's health status changes to keep family, doctors and Social services updated.


I see the service I provided to my elderly mother as very successful for both her and myself. Although I spent 10 years of my life there after my fathers passing it allowed her to remain in her home and increased her happiness and safety through the pandemic. It's time well spent and parents should be honored in time of need.



Architectural Wood Finisher & Road Crew Lead

OFS Corp.
01.2003 - 01.2017
  • Interior and Exterior Wood Finishing, Refinishing and Restoration.
  • Touch-Up, Shading, Staining and top coating.
  • Trained new employees on company and AWI Standards industry procedures to insure quality and safety.
  • Monitored crew productivity performance to meet quotes and assisted.
  • Maintenance and repair of HVLP systems.
  • Implemented manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and time.
  • Communication and planning with Customers General Contractors and Building Maintenance.


Learning this skill allowed me to reinvent myself and it was a wonderful journey and life experience. I greatly enjoyed performing this type work and the customers took notice of the quality of work asking for me by name. The company served countless customers throughout the New England area in 5 states.



Pre-Press Graphic Designer Lead

Treasure Chest Advertising / Vertis Inc.
03.1985 - 10.2001
  • Managed and mentored team of prepress employees, providing training and guidance.
  • Managed work flow, and delegated task in order to meet deadlines for customer review of product.
  • Reviewed job specifications and collaborated with customer service and managers in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Created daily production reports detailing all jobs progress and estimated completion.
  • Managed and maintained equipment and computer systems network.
  • Continuously developed and implemented process improvements to increase efficiencies.
  • Full understanding of all department task and assisted in work to help others.


Education

High School Diploma -

Enfield High School
Enfield, CT
06.1984

Skills

  • Interior Architectural Millwork Finishing, Restoration, Touch-Up and repair
  • Primer Coatings & Finishing Preparation
  • Experience applying primer, water base, polyurethanes, conversion varnishes, production lacquers and oil finishes
  • Staining, Toning/Shading and some Color Matching
  • Operating HVLP and Air Assist/Airless spray equipment, Maintenance & Repair
  • Exterior Finishing, Doors, Furniture, Siding & Decks
  • Project management, Good communication & organizational skills
  • Order Picking, Processing, Material Handing, Customer Order Fulfillment
  • Pallet Jacks, Forklift Operations
  • Other skills include basic electrical, drywall, insulation, basic plumbing, painting, ceramic tile, computer repair and assembly
  • Water extraction, demo of damaged drywall

Accomplishments

  • Quality and detail oriented
  • Responsible & Ethical
  • Works well with others and independently
  • Good organizational and communication skills

Affiliations

David Bartlette, 413-896-6918 - Treasure Chest Advertising. Worked with David for almost 20 years at Treasure Chest Advertising / Vertis.


Scott Hare, Dan Hare, 860-282-0700 General Manager - OFS Corp. Worked with Dan & Scott for about 15 years.


Bryan, 607-562-3555 General Manager - Interstate Batteries.




Volunteer Work


Clearing Properties of Debris Habitat For Humanity - Springfield, Mass 04/1998 – 09/1998


Volunteered for a short time to help Habitat For Humanity clear brush and debris from properties so they could be repaired and refurbished for families in need. Also worked a little to get a domain registered and dabbled in some web design to help them in this area.

Timeline

Restoration Crew Member

ServiceMaster Restore
02.2023 - Current

Warehouse Associate

Interstate Batteries
12.2022 - 02.2023

In Home Care Giver & Maintenance

CCCI
06.2011 - 04.2022

Architectural Wood Finisher & Road Crew Lead

OFS Corp.
01.2003 - 01.2017

Pre-Press Graphic Designer Lead

Treasure Chest Advertising / Vertis Inc.
03.1985 - 10.2001

High School Diploma -

Enfield High School
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