MATTHEW J. PAGE
Rochelle, IL 61068
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EDUCATION
Garden City Ammonia Program, Garden City, KS
Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration: Operator I, December 2005
Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration: Operator II, April 2010
Industrial Consultants
Emergency Response Team Training, July 2005
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Master of Arts in History, August 2003
Certification: Illinois Type 09, December 2003
Endorsements: US History, World History, Anthropology
Participant in Project ACCEPT
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in History, May 1997
Minor in Anthropology
Completed ROTC sequence (Military Science)
U.S. Army Signal Center, Augusta, GA
Course 29J: Telecommunications Terminal Device Repair, September 1991
WORK EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Technician, Total Logistic Control, 2005-2010
. Perform broad variety of maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
. Prioritize tasks to meet demands of production, safety, and efficiency.
. Train new maintenance personnel and supervise support staff.
. Familiarity with use and coordination of suppliers and contracted
services.
. Member of Process Safety committee and HAZMAT team.
. Key supporter of the process improvement program.
Student Teacher, Ashton School, Ashton, IL August-December 2004
. Responsible for teaching and supervision of 80 students in five courses.
. Developed motivational and behavior management strategies.
. Developed computer simulations, web quests, games, and supplemental
materials that increased student engagement and performance.
. Designed formal and informal evaluations to assess student progress.
. Prepared reports on students for parent-teacher team conferences.
. Participated in in-services and school improvement meetings.
Dispatcher, Voluntary Action Center, Sycamore, IL, 1999-2004
. Supervised and coordinated scheduling for 15 paratransit drivers.
. Coordinated use of transportation assets and support staff.
. Provided direct customer support and promptly resolved customer
complaints.
. Established frequent communication with local government, businesses and
community organizations.
. Revised scheduling to maintain efficient use of resources and lower
operating costs.
MATTHEW J. PAGE
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History Intern, Illinois Regional Archive Depository (IRAD), Normal, IL,
1998-1999
. Supervised and maintained a depository of county records.
. Conducted research, answered correspondence, and facilitated patron
requests for information.
. Assisted patrons in interpreting documents and using search tools.
Cadet, 419th Transportation Battalion, US Army Reserve, 1996-1997
. Assisted in planning of ground transportation operations.
. Prepared maintenance schedules and reviewed training records.
. Assigned personnel to loading and inventory details.
Platoon Leader, 388th Chemical Company, US Army Reserve, 1993-1996
. Responsible for supervision and training of a Smoke Generator Platoon.
. Delegated tasks to subordinate leadership (NCOs).
. Planned and coordinated training for three platoons.
. Provided administrative support to platoon members.
Assistant Dispatcher, Ryder Student Transportation, Bloomington, IL, 1995-
1997
. Supervised 30 drivers and revised routes to meet requirements of safety
and efficiency..
. Served as agency liaison with parents, school officials, and client
organizations.
Resident Assistant, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 1994
. Planned and implemented programs on safety, wellness, and college success
for 50 residents.
. Mediated conflicts between residents and ensured compliance with
university rules
HONORS
Outstanding Speaker, Prairie State College
Honor Graduate, United States Army Signal Center
Illinois State Scholar
ORGANIZATIONS
Illinois Educator Association/ National Educator Association (IEA/NEA)
Phi Alpha Theta (International Honors Society for History), chapter
president, 1997-1998
. Oversaw budgeting
. Planned activities and conferences
. Coordinated use of university resources