Matthew Dwayne Cryer
Houston, TX 77008
409-***-****, *************@*****.***
PROFILE • Fast learner who adapts easily to new concepts and responsibilities.
• Diverse background in both business and outdoor skills.
• Through course work and 7 years part-time/summer employment has acquired excellent interpersonal and communication skills: cooperative team player, yet equally effective, motivated and hard working independently.
EDUCATION Lamar Institute of Technology - Beaumont, Texas
Associates in Instrumentation Technology • May 2008
Warren High School - Warren, Texas • 2003
WORK Chevron North America Exploration and Production – Lafayette, Louisiana
EXPERIENCE Automation Technician • March 2009 to Present
• Broad overview of Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, and Square D PLCs.
• Troubleshooting problems that are associated with downtime on production.
• Preventative maintenance on electronics and software to prevent downtime.
• Various training on safe work practices, troubleshooting, diversity, and operation excellence.
• GATOR Safety Training – 2 day course, instructions on how to achieve incident free operations.
Helena Laboratories - Beaumont, Texas
Electronic Bench Technician • April 2008 to March 2009
• Advanced Troubleshooting skills in biomedical equipment.
Mentored new employees on company policies, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting, and safe work practices.
Maintained procedure documents and updated standard operating procedures.
Work as team leader and team member to provide quality product to customers
TEAM Industrial Services - Beaumont, Texas
LDAR Technician • March 2007 to April 2008
• Provided Goodyear Rubber Refinery with leak detection services along with leak repair services. Maintained and calibrated all gas analyzer equipment to make sure proper readings and tests were accurate, and part of a team recognized for zero incidents for two years.
• Duties necessitated decision-making, flexibility, and communication through personal service skills in a professional setting and require a high level of interaction with plant managers and unit operators.
Gander Mountain - Beaumont, Texas
Sales Associate • November 2006 to March 2007
• Assisted customers in archery sales, increased archery sales for three months, kept a clean and safe archery department for customers and employees, and maintained merchandise on shelves.
Certifications McMillan Water Survival • 3/13/2009
TWIC • Expires 4/23/2014
Rigger Training • 5/22/2009
Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness • 3/17/2009
REFERENCES Excellent personal and professional references available upon request.