Matthew Gaalswyk

*** **** ** **, ********, MN ***60

C: 507-***-****

acqp4y@r.postjobfree.com

Servant Leadership

Vision - Direction - Commitment - Inspiration

Skilled and dedicated professional with years of proven leadership and managerial experience. Demonstrated capacity to provide clear and consistent directions and follow through; excel at problem solving, resolution, and strategic planning. Proven track record of accurately completing and managing assignments with demanding deadlines, while remaining calm under pressure.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Proven Leader

Over 10 years managerial experience

Over 10 years in training and development

Effective interpersonal skills

Motivates others

Strong written & verbal communication skills

Develop processes & procedures

Budgeting & cost analysis

Analyze data to formulate best practices

Strategic planner

Honesty and integrity in business

Highly motivated

Project planning

Group facilitator/team building

Conflict resolution

Ability to remain calm & work effectively under pressure

Provide clear, consistent directions & follow through

MBA

OSHA Certified

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Chart Industries, New Prague, MN November 2014-Present

Heavy Manufacturing, Safety Coordinator

Training and development of Safety Programs. Development of incident reporting documents. Fall protection inspector certified. MSDS administrator for facility. Incident investigation specialist.

Tandem Products, Blooming Prairie, MN May 2013-November 2014

Urethane Products, Production Manager/Safety Manager

Manage and direct production of high wear urethane products. Production scheduling, quality control, employee development and training. Maintain and develop safety training program.

Dotson Iron Castings, Mankato, MN May 2011-May 2012

Iron Foundry, Safety & Wellness Director

Developed and Maintained Safety Program, as well as facilitated safety committee meetings and trainings. Cultivated initiatives in environmental improvement through collaboration with other team members and outside contractors. Completed OSHA Compliance/30+ hour Certification through Georgia Tech. Founder of Continuous Safety Improvement Team (CSI). Training Within Industry (TWI) Facilitator. Directed and managed work-comp.

Crown Cork & Seal, Faribault, MN April 2008-April 2011

Steel Goods Manufacturing, Production Supervisor

Oversee aerosol can fabrication assembly lines. Team leader for $2 Million line overhaul project (2009). Verify and accept payroll for each employee. Safety Team Leader. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Certified

Interim-Department Manager

Manage and Direct Supervisory Staff. Lead Department Projects. Head of department quality and improvement initiatives. Scheduling of Production. World Class Performance (WCP) Member. Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Build and improve Process Teams

Viracon, Owatonna, MN September 2005-April 2008

Architectural Glass Processing, Production Supervisor

Managed and staffed the world’s largest insulating production line, in addition to other production lines. Hiring, training and development of team members. In charge of completing payroll for each employee. Successful completion of Microsoft Excel Concepts. Training Within Industry (TWI) Certified.

Cabela’s Owatonna, MN May 2002 – September 2005

World’s Foremost Outfitter, Assistant Footwear Department Manager

Promoted to Assistant Manager after 1 year employment. Led store in sales contest, finishing first with a 35% increase in sales over previous year. Instruct employees on selling more effectively by adding other items to existing sales. Instrumental in merchandising products to boost overall appeal to customers. Recognized for perfect attendance.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

MBA, Masters Business Administration, Completion date April, 2010, University of Phoenix

GPA 3.56

B.S. Degree, Elementary Education, Minor: Coaching 2002, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD

Major GPA 3.7 (4.0) / President’s List, 6 semesters / 100% Self Supported College Expenses

Proficient with the following software:

IBM PC / Apple - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook – Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP, NT, ME, 98, 95, Microsoft Project, AS400

COACHING AND TEACHING ACHIEVEMENTS

Coaching

Coached team to a 41-7 baseball record in 2001 over a 500 club in 1999

Recruited as Assistant Coach, promoted to Head Coach one year later (2000)

Recommended type of coach to hire upon leaving, accepted by management

Designed a new team logo for t-shirts and sweatshirts

Invited to be an Assistant Coach for Northern State University college baseball team

Teaching

Commended by Elementary Education Principal for outstanding teaching skills

Awarded Letters of Commendation for teaching ability every year working

Received Teaching Recommendations from 3 college administrators / supervisors

Substitute Teacher, 1998-2005

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Family Life: Hunting, fishing, and camping with my wife and 4 children. Avid Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan.

Church Life: Actively involved in Northridge Church, most recently assigned the task of organizing and leading our church sponsored single parent oil change. This Free service was not only provided to single parents in our church, but was also offered to those in our community.

Missions Work: Volunteer with Mobile Action Ministries, serving meals to the homeless of St. Paul, MN, Volunteer food packaging through Feed My Starving Children at various locations throughout MN, Instructor, Belize, Central America Mission School – 2003

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