Firefighter EMT and Personal Training Leader
Resume:
MATTHEW E. PINKNEY
Baltimore, MD 21231
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Personal trainer, professional MMA fighter, Army veteran, and recent college graduate with proven experience working under pressure in high-risk, fast-paced environments. Highly skilled in emergency response, patient care, leadership, communication, and teamwork. Adept at taking orders, leading others, and maintaining physical and mental readiness to overcome any challenge. Thrives as part of a motivated, mission-driven team. CORE SKILLS
• Emergency Medical Care & Patient Assessment
• Fire Suppression & Rescue Operations
• Time Management
• Team-Oriented Collaboration
• Leadership & Accountability
• Communication Under Pressure
• Physical & Mental Resilience
• Adaptability & Problem Solving
• Safety Awareness & Risk Mitigation
• Goal-Oriented & Hard Working
EXPERIENCE
Firefighter / EMT
Baltimore, MD
January 2025 – January 2026
• Responded to medical emergencies, fires, vehicle accidents, and hazardous situations with professionalism and urgency.
• Performed patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, bleeding control, airway management, CPR, AED use, and basic life support.
• Assisted in fire suppression, search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, and overhaul operations.
• Operated emergency vehicles, fire apparatus, and medical equipment in compliance with safety protocols.
• Communicated effectively with dispatch, hospital staff, law enforcement, and fire personnel.
• Maintained readiness through daily equipment checks, physical training, and continuing education.
• Demonstrated teamwork, situational awareness, and calm decision-making in high-stress environments.
Personal Training Company – Baltimore, MD
Owner & Personal Trainer
June 2021 – January 2023
• ISSA Personal Training and Nutrition Coach Certification
• CPR/AED Certification
• Designed individualized workout and nutrition plans for an average of 10 clients per week.
• Facilitated group fitness classes at local gyms.
• Motivated clients to achieve physical, mental, and lifestyle goals. Support by Design – Baltimore, MD
Therapeutic Aide
September 2021 – September 2022
• Provided therapeutic support to children with mental and behavioral disabilities.
• Improved staff communication and care coordination.
• Maintained professionalism and patience in emotionally demanding situations. Steris Life Sciences – Baltimore, MD
Medical Equipment Technician
June 2018 – June 2019
• Tested, repaired, and recalibrated medical equipment including biological safety cabinets.
• Conducted environmental monitoring for cleanroom sterility.
• Traveled between hospitals across the DMV region. U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment – Fort Campbell, TN 94R Aircraft Survivability Equipment / 94E Radio Repair June 2014 – June 2018
• Managed aircraft ground support equipment valued over $1 million.
• Implemented new procedures that increased operational efficiency by 20%.
• Trained team members and facilitated monthly hands-on instruction sessions.
• Developed physical fitness programs for peers over a two-year period.
• Completed rigorous selection, training, and testing for SOAR. Title Boxing Club – Baltimore, MD
Trainer / Boxing Coach
June 2016 – December 2016
• Led self-defense classes for 20–30 participants.
• Trained clients in boxing, strength training, cardio, and flexibility.
• Maintained gym operations and equipment.
EDUCATION
Bowie State University — Bowie, MD
Masters of Counseling Psychology
August 2022 — Present
Coppin State University – Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology
August 2020 – May 2022
Howard University – Baltimore, MD
Associate Degree, Social Science / General Studies August 2019 – May 2020
Contact this candidate