Matthew King
** ****** ***** *****, **. John's, NL A1B-0G9
E-mail actcun@r.postjobfree.com (C) 765-9288
CAREER SUMMARY
Seven and a half years experience has a Combat Engineer for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Self-motivated, able to set effective priorities and implement decisions to achieve immediate and long term goals and meet operational deadlines.
Seven months experience in Kandahar Afghanistan as a LAV III Gunner.
Completed a variety of military training courses.
One of the few National Search Teams Qualified soldier in the Canadian Military and Civilian world.
Been issued the General Campaign Star and Awarded the Wound Stripe.
Advanced promoted to the rank of Corporal upon my return from Afghanistan.
Was amongst the top three candidates on my Combat Engineer Qualification Course.
Completed my open water scuba course.
Finished ROV program at Marine Institute of NL.
Completed Commissioner Security Course
EMPLOYMENT/PROFILE HISTORY
November 2015 - Present
Corps Of Commissioners
Commissioner at Canadian Forces Station St. Johns, NL
June 2013 - November 2015
Oceaneering Canada Ltd.
ROV Pilot/Techinican
September 2012 – June 2013
Marine Institute of Newfoundland and Labrador
Student
June 2012 – September 2012
Oceaneering Canada Ltd.
Pilot/Techinican
September 2010 – June 2012
Marine Institute of Newfoundland and Labrador
Student
July 2009 – September 2010
Intergraded Personal Support Unit (IPSC), St. John's NL
Transition to Civilian Life.
Scuba Diving Course (Dry suit and Wetsuit).
July 2008 - June 2009
56 Engineer Squadron, St. John's NL, Operational and Training
Responsible for the control of ammunition.
Responsible for the information update of the troops training.
Maintain order in the Wood Shop.
Build bridges for civilian facilities.
April 2007 - June 2008
2 Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa ON, 2 Troop Commanders Gunner
Regular Explosive training.
Disarm booby traps and landmines.
Build and repair bridges across gaps.
Fulfill duty as Unit Transport Rep, responsible for the issue of fuel credit cards.
Maintained upkeep on trained vehicles.
Extensive training for deployment to hostile areas in the Middle East.
August 2006 - March 2007
2 Combat Engineer Regiment, 1 Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, Kandahar Afghanistan
LAV III Gunner.
Insured Troop had proper radio information and communications.
October 2005 - July 2006
2 Combat Engineer Regiment, 1 Royal Canadian Regiment battle Group, CMTC Wainwright AB/Petawawa ON
LAV III Gunner, provided fire support for dismounted troops on foot.
April 2005 - September 2005
2 Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa ON, 23 Field Squadron
Oversaw the issue of food items.
Conducted stocktaking activities and maintained control of shelf life items.
October 2004 - March 2005
Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, CFB Gagetown, NB
Combat Engineer training.
Soldier Qualification course.
July 2004 - October 2004
Canadian Forces School of Recruiting, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC
Basic recruit training.
October 2003 - June 2004
Cardinal Homes, Mount Pearl, NL
Closing out of built homes for final inspection.
Supervisor of new labor crews.
Finalizing detail work on new houses before them being put on the market.
EDUCATION
September 2010 - June 2013
Marine Institute Of NL
Diploma in Remotely Operated Vechiles
February 2005 - March 2005
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, NB
Soldier Qualification Course.
October 2004 - February 2005
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, NB
Combat Engineer Qualification Course Level III.
July 2004 - October 2004
St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC
Basic Military Qualification.
September 1990 - June 2003
Victoria Academy, Gaultois, NL
Graduated High School (Level III).
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
First National Army Run 2008.
Attended Spiritual Retreat for soldiers suffering from Operational Stress Injuries (OSI).
Helped with organization of events for the families of deployed and returning soldiers in order to provide our support.
Enrolled with the Junior Canadian Rangers of Gaultois, NL, where I was elected to be the first Sergeant.
Maintained Anglican Church facilities for the Town of Gaultois.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
High Voltage
H2S
Arc Flash
Basic Survival Training (BST)
Scuba Diving Course
Suicide Prevention
Operational Stress Injury Course
WHIMS
Standard First Aid
National Search Course (UK)
Defensive Driver Course
Dangerous Goods
Basic Communication Course
Driver Wheel Course
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Snowmobile
Boat Operating Card
Armored Vehicle Administrative Movement Qualification
Track Vehicle Qualified
9mm training
Turret Operator
25mm Cannon Qualified
REFERENCES
Captain Daniel Clarke
2 Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa, ON
Sergeant Scott Clucas
Canadian Forces Base Kingston, ON
LFDTS/PSTC
613-***-**** ext. 4611
Master Warrant Officer Roger Dewland
Canadian Forces Station St. John's, NL
Sergeant Major of 56 Engineer Squadron
Mr. Stephen Head
Mount Pearl, NL
Forman for Cardinal Homes