Service Training

MATTHEW L. TAUNTON

*** ***** **** **.

Alexander City, Al 35010

Cell: 256-***-****

*********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Disciplined, dependable leader and supervisor with 8 years of Honorable service in the U.S. Army; Served two combat hazardous duty tours to Iraq and Afghanistan; Positive and driven individual with a proven history of producing outstanding results in my work assignments; Proven ability to work with a wide range of personalities; Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse populations; Active Secret Security Clearance (since 2012); Able to make difficult decisions in stressful situations.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Set-up Technician / Leadman April 2013 - Present

Nemak, Sylacauga, AL

Maintains 14 molding machines that mold engine blocks for General Motors in Asia and for Chrysler ensuring the opertors of each machine can meet production; Ensure operators have adequate materials they need to operate their molding machines; Leadman for 10 operators

Recovery Section Supervisor April 2012 – January 2013

U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA

Serves as the Recovery Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for the 1/11 Armor Calvary Regiment Squadron in direct support of the squadron; Supervises the recovery and welding operations; Responsible for the individual and collective training which consist of professional development, health, welfare and mentorship of four Non-Commissioned Officers and fourteen junior enlisted Soldiers; Responsible for coordinating, directing, and managing scheduled and unscheduled field maintenance on three Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck wreckers, M88- Recovery Vehicle and shop equipment welding; Maintains and accounts for tools and equipment in excess of $8,000,000.

Platoon Sergeant April 2012 – August 2012

U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA

Responsible for the training of 28 Soldiers in the platoon; Ensured that each individual Soldier was proficient in their job and basic soldiering skills; Enforced all army standards in the platoon; Responsible for the welfare of the Soldiers; Served as an advocate for the Soldiers to the First Sergeants and Commander; Entailed working during non-duty hours; Counsel Soldiers to help them meet army standards; Maintained the platoon’s equipment; status follow up on ordered parts, verified maintenance reports and maintained a high level of operational readiness of over 90%; Responsible for installation property which consisted of classrooms, billets, and office buildings.

Squad Leader May 2006 – April 2012

U.S. Army, Germany & Fort Irwin, CA

Responsible for the mission objective to be carried out while leading the squad; ensured Soldiers under my command understood their role in the mission and carried out their duties to the best of their ability; Compiled reports delivered to the superior officer about the unit operation; Responsible for ensuring all unit equipment is maintained in working order; Also submits work orders for repairs of all vehicles and ensured that each unit member’s weapons and other equipment are always operational.

EDUCATION

Transcript, 27, sem hrs., Military Science and Leadership, AARTS/ American Council on Education, Washington, DC, 2012

Diploma, General Studies, Liberty Baptist Christian School, Alexander City, AL, 2001

TRAINING

Certificate, Unit Prevention Leader Course, U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA, 2010

Certificate, Combatives Level I Course, U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA, 2010

Certificate, Combat Life Saver Course, U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA, 2010

Certificate, Warriors Leaders Course, U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA, 2008

AWARDS

Army Commendation Medals (2); Army Achievement Medals (4); Army Good Conduct Medal(2); National Defense Service Medal; Afghan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbons (2); NATO Medal; Certificate of Achievements (3); Driver Mechanic Badge.

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