MATTHEW D. THAXTON
PHONE: 619-***-****
Sacramento, Ca 95818 E-
MAIL:abkftj@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications:
. Five years experience working in maintenance related fields.
. Proven electrical and mechanical skills, PLC experience is a plus.
. Completed over 4 years of honorable and commendable military service
while in the U.S. Navy.
. Highly motivated self-starter. Can prioritize assignments, completing
them in a timely manner, while providing a high degree of accuracy.
. Able to perform multi-task operations while maintaining exceptional
performance.
. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
. Has the functional, technical knowledge and skills to perform at a
high level of accomplishment.
. Internet savvy, proficiency in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
Awards / Certificates:
. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certification
. Environmental Protection Agency Certification Program CFC/HCFC
Refrigerant Processing
(Universal Certification (Type I, II, & III))
Professional Experience:
January 2010- September 2010: 4G Wireless, Elk Grove, California
. Extensive industry knowledge, competition, and suppliers.
. Managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure
efficiency;
. Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control;
. Analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to
maximize profits;
December 2002 - February 2007: United States Navy, San Diego, CA.
Machine's Mate:
. Repairing and replacing valves, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors,
steam turbines and hydraulic or pneumatic control devices
. Played a key role in the maintenance and upkeep of Steering Units,
Deballast Compressors, Anchor Windlass, Emergency Diesel Generators,
Boat and Aircraft Crane, and small boats.
. Maintained and analyze machinery operating records and reports
. Cleaning, adjusting, testing and performing other preventive
maintenance on a ship's boilers, main engines, turbo-generators, and
other auxiliary machinery including steering engines, elevators,
winches, pumps and associated valves.
. Set-up and operation of all types of metal turning, grinding, boring,
milling, drilling. (Honing and EDM equipment a plus)
. Operating and maintaining steam turbines and reduction gears for
auxiliary machinery.
. Technically proficient. Successfully completed repairs to the slewing-
arm davit and both steering units.
. Although assigned to Hydraulics Division, his recognized ability to
troubleshoot Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems was often
sought after for trouble-calls to self-contained Air Conditioning
units.
. Assisted in the removal and replacement of Heater Coils on Number #2
and Number #4 Dryers, ensuring minimal downtime to equipment and
enhancing the quality of life for crewmembers.
. Troubleshot and repaired several Self Contained Air Conditioning
Units, increasing the health and comfort of the crew.
. Instrumental in the cleaning and reassembly of Number #1 and Number #2
Air Conditioning Salt Water Condensers, which enabled the Air
Conditioning units to operate at maximum efficiency.
. Successfully completed training in CFC-12 Refrigerant Recycling and
Service Procedures offered by the Mobil Air Conditioning Society World-
wide, as required by Section 609 of the Clean Air Act.
Education:
. June 2007 - Present: University of Phoenix
Major:
Marketing