Specialist Matthew A Levandowski

Professional Objective

Experienced military leader with documented success in responsible and challenging positions; seeking a position to gain work related experience in order to progress to higher level positions. I have a proven record of accomplishment, mission-critical decision making, time-management, and extensive teamwork abilities; with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. I have fulfilled a tour of duty in Afghanistan and four years of military service with an honorable discharge.

Employment History

Reserve Specialist / Truck Driver
180th TC, US Army Reserve (Muskegon, Michigan)
August 2009-Present

Train on various soldier skills and wheeled truck driving. Plan and execute regular training exercises in support of the 180th Transportation Company.

Advertisement Setter
Kohls Department Store (Muskegon, Michigan)
November 2009-Present

Work with other associates as a team to inventory and assess advertisement pricing and policies for entire store. Assist customers and perform customer service tasks.

Telecommunications Line Installer
Shareco Communications (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
March 2008-November 2008

As a line installer I was responsible for the installation, repair, and termination of various broadband cabling, including fiber optic splicing and installation, CAT5E, CAT6, 100-pair copper wire and various others. Also installed video cabling and security cameras.

Communications Specialist OEF VII
US Army (Afghanistan)
February 2006-July 2007

Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a communication specialist for a support battalion with a company sized element with more than 150 employees.

Achievements:

Participated in the Joint Task Force as security for the occupying NATO and ISAF forces.
Participated in the successful repatriation of a US Soldier in a Search and Rescue Mission.

25F Network Switching Systems Operator / Maintainer
10th Mountain Division, US Army (Fort Drum, New York)
August 2005-February 2006

Communications specialist directly responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of over half a million dollars of communication equipment for a company with over 150 soldiers.

Achievements:

Participated in successful training at JROTC in Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Conducted numerous training exercises successfully in light infantry.

Education

BA in Computer Science (minor in Information Systems), November 2009-Present
Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI)
Subjects: Java Programming (A), Speech (A-).
ASA in Associates in Science and Arts, August 2009. Graduated after returning from the Army.
Muskegon Community College (Muskegon, MI)
Subjects: Physics (A-).
HS Diploma, June 2001. Graduated Top 15 in class.
Oakridge High School (Muskegon, MI)
Overall GPA: 3.5

Technical Skills

Programming Skills: Java (intermediate), C++ (beginner), XHTML/CSS (intermediate), Perl (beginner).

Telecommunication Skills: Fiber Optic Installation / Splicing (1 year experience), Cat5e and Cat6 Installation (intermediate), Network Routing Infrastructure (beginner).

Military Skillset: General Dynamics C4 - MSE (3 years experience), COMTECH MTS and BlueForce Tracker, SIPR and NIPR, SINCGARS Radios, SMART-T Satellite.

References

SGT Robert Bowyer US Army Reserve Phone: 231.571.8576 Email: bowyer.robert@us.army.mil
SFC Jamie Staten US Army Phone: 315.286.8069 Email: staten.jamie@us.army.mil
Shawn Zimmerman Shareco Phone: 616.292.0549 Email: shawnshawnz@aol.com
Keith Hannah Kohls Phone: 231.740.3242 Email: keith1139@hotmail.com

Academic Memberships:

National Honors Society
Student Veteran Organization
CS Study Group
Total Trek Quest

Security Clearance

Secret, US Army, 2012

Military Awards and Honors

Joint Service Achievement Medal, Secretary of Defense, May 2007
Received for meritorious service, as a Guard Force Member for a Joint Task Force in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
ISAF Medal Afghanistan, NATO, 2007
For support of the ISAF operations in Afghanistan.
Army Commendation Medal, US Army, 2007
For outstanding performance in the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
Army Certification of Achievement, US Army, 2006
Army Good Conduct Medal (2), US Army, 2007

Last modified 05 April 2010.