Michael Matthews
Tampa,FL
Summary
Highly versatile and motivated professional recently relocated to the Tampa area. Excited to leverage skills and contribute to a dynamic work environment. Known for exceptional organizational abilities and unwavering dedication, committed to delivering outstanding results. Ready to make a positive impact and thrive in a new professional opportunity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
SHAMBAUGH & SONS
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Installed wet and dry fire sprinkler systems
- Build out valve rooms and stand pipes
- Pressure test installed systems
Fire Sprinkler Service tech/foreman
Affordable Fire Protection
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Established wet and Dry Fire sprinkler systems installer
- Drive and maintain service truck
- Service calls to fix and maintain sprinkler systems
- Worked directly with the customer on troubleshooting and billing
- Emergency on call one week a month
Final Quality Inspector
Volvo Prevost
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Inspections and repaired finished buses
- Documentation of all non conformities and validations
- Did customer walkthroughs to ensure quality and cleanliness satisfaction
Fire Sprinkler Fitter/foreman
Allsafe
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Install wet and dry fire sprinkler systems
- CPVC, threaded and grooved steel installations
Group Lead/manager
Volvo Group
05.2014 - 09.2018
- Supervise 3 stations and sub assembly of 20 assemblers
- Manage all bulk and parts with computer programs
- Work directly with vendors and subcontractors
- Daily morning meetings
- Lead interviewer/ interviewer on hiring panel for new employees
- Leader of weekly OD (continuous improvement) meetings
- Maintain and update 5s and organization
- Environmental and wellness team member
Pipefitter
ABC Refrigeration
04.2012 - 06.2012
- Install commercial refrigeration system
- Set cases and coils then connect with copper piping, braze the joints, insulate then test
Foreman/ Pipefitter
Charland Refrigeration
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Non Continuous Work
- Refrigeration installations
- Install piping for refrigeration systems, coolers, and walk in freezers
- Brazing, insulating and testing piping systems
Foreman
Adirondack Sprinkler
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Supervise wet and dry fire sprinkler system installation jobs
- Perform fire sprinkler system inspections
- Order parts and manage inventory
Foreman/Pipefitter Helper
Fire Tech Sprinkler
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Install wet and dry fire sprinkler systems using blueprints
- Inspections and take service calls
- Maintain and organize service truck
- Assist forman in installations and service calls
Education
Massage Therapy
Alpha Shool of Massage
Tampa, FL04-2025
Health Coaching
Health And Life Coach Institute
Online04-2021
High School Diploma -
Northern Adirondack Middle/High School
Ellenburg Depot, NY06.1996
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Adaptability
- General construction- 15 years total construction experience
- Leadership 10 years forman/manager experience
- Communication
Timeline
Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
SHAMBAUGH & SONS
10.2023 - 11.2024
Fire Sprinkler Service tech/foreman
Affordable Fire Protection
04.2022 - 08.2023
Final Quality Inspector
Volvo Prevost
03.2019 - 01.2021
Fire Sprinkler Fitter/foreman
Allsafe
09.2018 - 02.2019
Group Lead/manager
Volvo Group
05.2014 - 09.2018
Pipefitter
ABC Refrigeration
04.2012 - 06.2012
Foreman
Adirondack Sprinkler
01.2009 - 02.2010
Foreman/ Pipefitter
Charland Refrigeration
01.2008 - 01.2012
Foreman/Pipefitter Helper
Fire Tech Sprinkler
01.2005 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Northern Adirondack Middle/High School
Massage Therapy
Alpha Shool of Massage
Health Coaching
Health And Life Coach Institute
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