Insurance producer,sales,construction,heavy equipment,CDL Driver

Location:

McAlester, OK

Posted:

November 21, 2023

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Resume:

Matthew Grady Vaughan

p.o. box ****

Krebs, OK **554

Mobile: 918-***-****

Evening Phone: 918-***-****

Email: ad1cgv@r.postjobfree.com

Desired locations:

United States - OK - McAlester

Work Experience: Sales -Nana’s Farmhouse distribution

- Krebs, OK May 2021 to Present

Driving around the state of Oklahoma selling medical marijuana dispensaries their products. And delivering such products after the sale. Knowing what product or products to sell to an individual dispensary. Have a sales background and a knowledge of the products that we were selling. Know how to work computers and

laptops. Made sure to correctly input products and destinations into metrc, oklahoma’s seed to sell

software. Consulted on many real estate deals.

Consulted on various different grow operations. From indoor cultivation to outdoor and greenhouse

cultivations. Also consulted on the opening of

dispensaries. Know how to map out from one

destination to another to reach an ending goal

destination and back home. Know how to network with other like minded business professionals to get to a common goal.

Business Owner: Hashtag 420 LLC

Krebs, OK October 2018 to present

Owned and operated a medical marijuana dispensary. Also owned and operated 2 different grow operations and 1 process operation. All at the same time. So know how to multitask and micro manage employees in

different settings. Along with the ends and outs of Oklahoma laws. Studied all the new legislation either that had already been put into place or was in the legislature to be passed. As the owner/manager of 4 businesses. I’ve been a secretary, vp of human

resources, supervisor of a production line, Head of safety or OSHA director, a botanist, a chemist, an electrician, a HVAC professional, construction foreman, and a meteorologist(for the humidity control). If you can think about it I’ve had to either do it myself or teach myself how to do it. Jack of all trades and a master of none. Depending on who you ask. I know the ends and outs of the industry and people in it as well.

Truck Driver: Allied Waste

05/2017 to 10/2018

Have a class B CDL. Drove a trash truck for Allied. Making sure to work and get work done in a timely

fashion. Had regular safety meetings. Know the ends and outs of driving a big truck. Keeping customers happy. Trucks were always breaking down so know how to work under pressure. It was a very fast paced job. You only had so long to finish your route. If you did not finish a certain amount of times then you would be let go. This job was about Safety, Safety, and Safety. Would wear all safety equipment and clothing that all laws stated to. Driving a big truck made you pay more attention to the road and your surroundings. Have a clean driving record too. Had to work well with your co-workers because they were the ones that would

come to help if you got behind. Which for any reason that might be when your picking up anywhere from

15,000 to 20,000 carts a day it didn’t take very long and you could get behind. I received 2 promotions while I worked there. One was a pay raise shortly after starting my route. The other I was made into the Drive Leader. Which meant I had to know not just my route but all the other routes as well. Because when someone was off or called in sick then you would have to do their route as well. When I quit that was the position that I was in. We would work any where from 45 to 55 hours a week.

Mcalester Army Ammunition Plant

1 C Tree

Mcalester, OK 74501 United States

04/2015 - 04/2017

Salary: 18.89 USD Per Hour

Hours per week: 50

Series: 4749 Pay Plan: WG Grade: 07

Maintenance Worker (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assigned to the Directorate of Engineering and Public Works with responsibility for performing a variety of skilled trades and tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, roads, grounds, and related projects for facilities, including fixtures, utilities, and equipment. I've done carpentry work which involves construction, alteration, repair, or modification of structures such as building forms for concrete work; erecting frameworks for small temporary or permanent buildings; assembling and / or repairing prefabricated structures, etc. Majority of work is rough finish and is completed according to oral instructions indicating location, dimensions, etc. I've done painting work at which I paint a variety of surfaces such as interiors and exteriors of buildings, curbs on roadways, parking lot spaces, and doors. This work is accomplished by the use of standard surface preparation and coating methods and techniques such as brushing, rolling, and spraying and other related methods and techniques, and assures that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements. Coating materials are prepared according to specific directions and are applied to insure that surfaces are fully coated, protected, and free from drips and runs. Cleans and maintains brushes and other painting equipment. I've done plumbing which consists of making normal plumbing checks, bleeding lines, replacing broken valves, pipes and repairs. Repairs are accomplished by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems. Performed digging tasks for uncovering lines and selected proper tools for repairs of such. Have a working knowledge of how to shut off proper valves on selected sites when repairs cannot be completed at that given time. I've done cement finishing work. Such as assemble and set forms, use reinforcement steel or wire to obtain maximum strength to determine when cement is vibrated enough to eliminate bubbles. Included is mixing concrete in accordance with designated proportions; finishing concrete slabs for sidewalks, floors, etc., covering and curing same. I've done masonry work as with basic and more routine duties of the trade while becoming more familiar with more difficult work. Included is assisting in mortar in accordance with designated proportions; and laying brick or replacing same as required to maintain buildings, chimneys, etc . Majority of work is rough finish and is completed according to oral instructions indicating location, dimensions, etc. I've performed electrical work which is installs, repairs electrical wiring, tracing, and locating defects and determining the extent of the repair or replacement necessary to assure efficiency and safety. Repaired incandescent, high intensity discharge and fluorescent lighting fixtures. Repaired electrical appliances. Repaired, replaced, or modified switches, outlets, and circuits, following plans and wiring diagrams where available, or traced lines to assure proper and safe installation. Diagnosed problems, determined the corrective action required, laid out, and performed work. With mechanical maintenance I performed the basic and more routine duties of the trade while becoming more familiar with more difficult work. In accordance with prescribed maintenance schedules, assisted in performing a variety of basic operational checks on various items of equipment such as air compressors, sprayers, cement mixers, pumps, etc. I've used forklifts to load materials on trucks. I run an asv to mow bunkers ditches and around buildings. Repaired or . I performed minor repairs on heating and air conditioning ductwork. Operated four-wheeled tractors with appropriate attachments such as cultivators, seeders, sweepers, harrows, gang lawn mowers, sickle blade mowers, brushes, plows, magnets, spreaders, etc. Tractors were equipped with hydraulically operated backhoe, bull or angle blade, and or front-end loader attachments. Equipment was used to dust, sweep, spray, water, plant, mow, plow, seed cultivate, collect metal from roads, and spread ground covering and earth, compact soil, load trucks and tow trailer mounted equipment, clean parking lots and roads, and clear road shoulders. I've also operated one or more motor vehicles including pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls,sedans,crew cab pickup trucks, jeeps, and station wagons which typically have an approximate gross weight up to 10,000 pounds. I've driven the vehicles over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions. The vehicles are loaded and unloaded by hand, sometimes receiving help from other workers. I ensured maintenance of vehicles were in compliance with established policies and completed trip tickets, preventive maintenance records,and accident reports.

Supervisor: Allen Burns 918-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

mcaap

1 C Tree

mcalester, OK 74501 United States

09/2014 - 04/2015

Salary: 14.16 USD Per Hour

Hours per week: 50

Series: 0544 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 04

Explosives Worker:

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

I work at DRMS bldg. 1042. I use plasma cutters to demilitarize many different metals including aluminum and steel. I demilitarize everything from T-24 to T-60 materials. Armor plates, engines, and airplane blades are just a few of the governments demilitarized materials that I cut. I unbox, unload, and break down most of the materials before they are cut. I used forklifts to unbox and unload the material at drms. Used skytrack to get the materials off of trucks and to get ready to be cut. Used forklift to put materials on the platform to be cut. While working in production as an explosives worker at MCAAP I have carried out many tasks and duties. While working in bldg 101 I've used wenches to load 155 mm rounds to be pinged, loaded 155 mm rounds to be painted, and loaded. I have completed 155 mm rounds onto pallets to be shipped. Moved pallets with forklift to be shipped. Also while woking in bldng 101 I have pinged 155 mm rounds used to thread machine to rethread and drill 155 mm rounds, and use air drills to clean cement out of 155 mm rounds. While in bldng 140 I took old 155 mm rounds and dumped propellant into boxes to be demilled. Also I took the rounds off of pallets and opened them from their casings and plaud on conveyor belts. While working in inventory I went to the Key House and got the keys to unlock the bunkers to check the inventory inside. While working in bldng 100B I used air drills to clean the rust off of the threads of 155 mm rounds. Used an air sander to sand off the old lead painted numbers of 155 mm rounds.

Supervisor: Justin Duvall 918-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Miller Office Equipment

900 E. Wyandotte

McAlester, OK 74501 United States

02/2014 - 09/2014

Hours per week: 40

Technician

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Had to perform, rework, or get operating semi-automatic machines with several controls. Had to reassemble fusers or bolt down several different components of equipment to achieve strength and proper operation of each equipment. Each piece of equipment is different. All the same make, but I've worked on 50 different models. Had to work with toner, which is a black powdered substance. Drive a forklift to move pallets with new copiers and copier attachments. Drive a Toyota forklift. I operate various testing equipment for copiers. I have the ability to interpret all different types of instructions, specifications.

Absolute Landscaping

p.o. box 226

Alderson, OK 74522 United States

08/2007 - Present

Hours per week: 70

Horticulturist(owner)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Operate and maintain heavy equipment and machinery to effectively complete jobs in a timely manner. Ensure equipment is always maintained and up to working order to provide the best possible results for customers. Work long hours (12+hours)shifts in order to complete jobs in specified or designated time line. Effectively lead, manage, and oversee multiple job sites and crews. Designed and created landscapes for home owners and businesses. Care for properties of large corporations and small businesses based on contracts and needs of business. Cared for and ensured upkeep of these properties before and after business hours to ensure quality of work was performed. Install and design irrigation systems and inspect periodically to ensure they are proper working order and replace any defective parts due to weather or ware. Had to maintain a supply list for different irrigation contracts. Issued supplies to workers per job and kept receipts for supplies. Ordered supplies and kept inventory of them. I operated several different types of forklifts, bobcats, trackhoes, tractors, and backhoes. I used several types of chemicals for weed control. The most common was Killzall. Had to mix them appropriately with water. Used several different types of solvents and glues to connect sprinkler pipe. Drove multiple pieces of machinery including forklifts. Toyota, Hyster, and Caterpillar are the type of forklifts familiar with, but know my way around multiple more. Used forklifts to move pallets of rock, block, etc. Used explosives for stump removal and for larger rocks. So know appropriate safety precautions to use. Assembled pole barns and other metal buildings and fabricated stainless steel along with monel metals to customers expectations. Did whatever the customer wanted and could dream with metal, dirt, and wood. Can shape metal and wood into any formation thought of or desired. Can determine dimensions by shop

mathematics and any other measuring devices. Have had experiences with all different types of ammunition through the many years of hunting and being a sportsman. I have performed multiple skilled trades involved in the upkeep of buildings, roads, grounds, and related projects for facilities, including fixtures, utilities, and all equipment. I have repaired floor, floor coverings, ceilings, partitions, cabinets, window and door castings using hand tools and or power tools. I have used and maintained a variety of power tools to do repairs such as joiners, planers, shapers, skill saws, jig saws, various power sanders and drills. I have used ohm, current, volt, phase, and frequency meters to test air conditioning and or electrical equipment. I have had to use multiple drafting techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models to present to customers of my commercial properties. Once compiled I had to make a final design with various documents and formats to produce a final project design. I know how to read draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, as required by any engineer.Carry out all the duties of a manager and owner. Talking with customers and giving bids on multiple types of jobs. We did everything from mowing and weedeating your yard to concrete and tree work. We do sprinkler systems and built beds with rock or block. I have ran every piece of equipment there is. From skid steers to dozers and dethatchers to mechanical wheel barrels. We can come into a newly built house that is bare or tore up on the outside and make it look like better homes and gardens magazine cover. If needed we can build the house as well. That’s how hybrid this business is. And how many different projects that we work on. As well as the different abilities that we have.

Bed Designs

2001 N. Spruce

McAlester, OK 74501 United States

05/2005 - 08/2007

Hours per week: 70

Job Foreman

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Lead crew in overseeing job site. I was able to work well without supervision and ensure all jobs were completed on time and properly. Ran heavy machinery at job sites, assisted with training new hires with running equipment, properly maintaining properties such as mowing, edging, and placement of greenery and other plants. Also advised on how to properly care for and maintain all of the home owner's property. We built retaining walls out of stone, railroad ties, block, and brick. I also lifted heavy loads of these materials by hand and wheel barrow.

Supervisor: Tommy Thompson 918-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Bartender @ 1896 Pub

McAlester, OK United States

02/2002 - 05/2005

Hours per week: 70

Bartender

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assisting customers and maintain/stock bar. I was

responsible for not only assisting and serving customers but also keeping up with the inventory of bar, ensuring the restaurant was properly maintained and clean, opening and closing duties, working long/odd hours to cover shifts when short staffed

Alamo Liquor

524 E. Choctaw Ave

McAlester, OK 74501 United States

01/2004 - 05/2005

Hours per week: 20

Sales/Cashier

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assist customers, be knowledgeable about product and be able to make recommendations, stock inventory, opening and closing duties that consisted of cleaning, vacuuming, and parking lot upkeep.

Supervisor: Marie Ricks 918-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education:

McAlester High School McAlester, OK United States

High School or equivalent 05/2000

GPA: 3.95 of a maximum 4.0

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

graduated with Honors- National Honor Society and

Oklahoma Honor Society

Eastern Oklahoma State University McAlester, OK United States

Some College Coursework Completed 05/2000

East Central University Ada, OK United States