Robert “Cody” Mathews
Fleming Island,FL
Summary
Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
C&H Marine Construction
Orange Park, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure quality standards are met.
- Analyzed financial data and identified areas of improvement for cost savings.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and development processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, industry standards, and legal requirements.
- Implemented effective solutions to resolve operational problems and mitigate operational risks.
- Developed and refined short- and long-term strategies to drive growth and profitability.
Law Enforcement Officer
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Clay County, FL
05.2016 - 03.2021
- Patrol Deputy
- Detective specializing in stolen property and vehicles
- Detective assigned to the Burglary Unit
- Detective assigned to the Homicide Unit
- Lead Detective assigned to the Narcotics Unit
-specializing in undercover tactics to accomplish the goal of seizing, selling, purchasing narcotics on a large level. Worked directly with DEA, HSI and FDLE to accomplish each goal.
Co-Owner
BMJ Construction
Jacksonville, FL
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Completed the projects and scopes of work while facilitating relationships and expectations with customers.
Education
State Law Enforcement Academy Graduate - Criminal Justice
St. John’s Community College
Saint Augustine, FL12-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice / Business
Florida State Community College
Jacksonville, FLSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/ Business
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FLHigh School Diploma -
Middleburg High School
Middleburg01-2012
Skills
- Operational strategy
- Performance metrics
- Vendor negotiation
- Project management
- Team building
- Relationship management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Budget administration
- Executive leadership
- Strategic planning
- Contract negotiation
- Financial oversight
- Long-range goal setting
- Personnel development
- Delegation
- Operations management
- Marketing
- Management
- General management and administration
Accomplishments
- In 2012 I was awarded an athletic Scholarship to Jacksonville University for football.
- In 2014 I was awarded the Detective David White Scholarship to pay for my college tuition for the Law Enforcement Academy.
- Awarded Team Lead over compliance, and Physical Training while attending the Law Enforcement Academy.
- Leadership Award
- Field Training Officer and Supervisor
- Exceptional Teamwork Award
Certification
- Osha-10
- Foundation Technology Inc, Hubble Power Systems for Helical Anchor Systems.
- Emergency Management/ Incident Command : ICS-100, ICS-200
- AID/CPR/A.E.D/ Combat First Aid and Casualty Care
- Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder and interviews in the workplace
- Field Training and Supervision
- Command Leadership and Management
- Executive Leadership Training
- Advanced Report Writing
- Advanced and Quality Customer Service Course
- Mental Health Awareness Training
- Physiological Dynamics Training
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
C&H Marine Construction
03.2021 - Current
Law Enforcement Officer
Clay County Sheriff's Office
05.2016 - 03.2021
Co-Owner
BMJ Construction
01.2012 - 05.2016
State Law Enforcement Academy Graduate - Criminal Justice
St. John’s Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice / Business
Florida State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/ Business
Jacksonville University
High School Diploma -
Middleburg High School