1. Matthew Kline
55574 Riviera Drive ● Elkhart, IN 46514● (574) 202-5657
MKline7579@Gmail.com
SUMMARY
Hardworking, dependable, and self-reliant individual who excels at following directions and
desires a career that serves others. Operates with a strong sense of pride for community and its
stakeholders and possesses effective leadership and communication skills. Past experience has
provided effective skills in problem solving, collaboration, and service to others.
HIGHLIGHTS
Flexible availability in
work schedule including
extended hours
Effective and
professional
communication skills
Independent worker
who is motivated
Strong interpersonal skills Highly organized and
efficient
Experience in
customer service
EDUCATION
Clay Fire Academy: Recruit September 2015-Present
South Bend, IN
Trine University: Exercise Science August 2010-2012
Angola, IN
Indiana University South Bend: Elementary Education August 2009-2010
South Bend, IN
University of Wisconsin Whitewater: Physical Education August 2008-2009
Whitewater, WI
EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative, Dalite: June 2015 – January 2016
Worked independently to accomplish daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals
Collaborated with other employees to ensure objectives were met
Assisted walk-in customers
Received and managed over-the-phone orders
Driver/Yard/Truss Builder, Zeeland Lumber: June 2014 – May 2015
Operated in a team-like environment to build roof trusses
Multiple promotions including Lumber Yard Assistant and CDL Driver during tenure
Functioned independently to fulfill customer orders
Personally worked with contractors for deliveries, etc.
Project Manager, Superior Environmental Remediation 90: January 2014-May 2014
Collected water and soil samples for analysis
Knowledgeable about hazardous waste management
Independently worked to meet goals
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EXPERIENCE Continued
Haz Technician/Laborer, INSERV: July 2013-October 2013
Cleaned tanks, rail cars, vacuum trucks
Managed hazardous waste
Trained in spill response, mold removal, underground tank removal, and dewatering
Seasonal Labor, Douglas Landscape: May 2013-July 2013
Mowed, trimmed, laid mulch and stone
Operated machinery
Hardware Sales Associate, Home Depot: January 2013-May2013
Customer service for everyday transactions
Stocked shelves
Created displays
Seasonal Labor, Hostetter’s Lawn & Landscape: May 2012-August 2012
Mowed, trimmed, laid mulch and stone
Operated machinery
Sales Support, Fastenal: December 2009-August 2011
Customer service for everyday transactions
Stocked shelves
Created displays
Ran deliveries
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
Axemen Motorcycle Club: Non-Profit Organization, Elkhart, IN
Student Athlete: Three-year member of the Trine University Football team, Captain,
MIAA Conference Champion
Steuben County Humane Society Volunteer: Steuben County, IN
Shape Up Steuben Volunteer: Steuben County, IN
Student Athlete: Member of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater Football team,
NCAA Finalist
Habitat for Humanity: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
REFERENCES
Mr. Sam Bailey, Retired: Chicago Mercantile
Smb6789@gmail.com, 773-655-7403
Mr. Steve Emmons, Contractor: Construction Resources
ste@ib.solutions, 574-532-9087
Mr. Mark Kerrn, Teacher: Jimtown High School
MKerrn@Baugo.org, 574-850-5808
Mr. Matt Land, Athletic Director/Former Head Football Coach: Trine University
LandM@Trine.edu, 260-665-4142
