Matthew X. Ruiz
Yuma
Summary
U.S Army Veteran | Home Depot Associate | Personal Trainer
Hardworking and focused versatile professional offering excellent communication, planning, and prioritization skills demonstrated through five years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail, and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Depot Front End Associate
The Home Depot
02.2024 - Current
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
U.S Soldier
U.S Army Reserves
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
- Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
- Developed strong leadership skills through rigorous training and hands-on experience in high-pressure situations.
Quality of Life Administrative Specialist
Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Over two years, effectively enhanced quality of life activities and solutions through administrative programming, managed finances and created budgets for a self-sufficient recreation program, and skillfully led the volunteer program and provided exceptional customer service
- Significantly improved quality of life for over 3,000 Soldiers at Fort Wainwright
- Achieved financial self-sufficiency for the recreation program through budget management, enabling successful organization of diverse activities and events
- Increased volunteer program participation and satisfaction, leading to enhanced support for various initiatives
- Received positive feedback for outstanding customer service, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie within the community
U.S Army Infantry Soldier
U.S Army
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Dedicated and results-driven Army Infantry veteran, skilled in excelling under pressure and swiftly adapting to dynamic environments
- Leadership and Teamwork: Trained and mentored new recruits, fostering a cohesive and esprit de corps, led Soldiers in training operations on the arctic and achieved objectives within tight deadlines
- Adaptability and Problem Solving: Resourcefully overcame logistical challenges during operations, thriving in high-stress, adaptive environments
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicated mission objectives and developed strong relationships during operations and down-time
- Safety and Risk Management: Prioritized safety protocols, conducted risk assessments before operations and training team members in first aid and traumatic emergency procedures
- Program Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Fluent in Spanish
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ01.2026
Certified Personal Trainer - Health And Fitness
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Gilbert, AZ02.2024
Army Fundamentals of Leadership Course -
11th Airborne Noncommisioned Officer Academy
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska12.2022
Army Entry Level Training -
School of Infantry
Fort Moore, Georgia03.2020
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
San Luis, Arizona05.2019
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
- Quality of Life Administrative Management
- Volunteer Programming and Engagement
- Customer Service Oriented
- Program Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Verbal Communication
- Spreadsheet Creation
- Networking knowledge
- Product Knowledge Expertise
- Software Familiarity
- Industry Awareness
Awards
- THD Associate of the Month, 03/01/2024, Earned for professional engagement and compassion as a Front End Associate.
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, 08/01/22, Earned for consecutively volunteering in good manner for over 300 hours.
- Army Materiel Command Soldier of the Year, 08/01/22, Earned after being tested on endurance through various tests of Soldier skills.
References
- Patrick Latham, U.S. Army, 931-623-9483, Patrick.m.latham.mil@army.mil, Fort Huachuca, Arizona
- Sonia Vega, U.S. Army, 571-406-8304, sonia.j.vegaramirez.mil@army.mil, Fort Wainwright, Alaska
- Damian Flores, TRAX International, 928-366-0492, damianfcyber@gmail.com, Yuma, Arizona
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Home Depot Front End Associate
The Home Depot
02.2024 - Current
U.S Soldier
U.S Army Reserves
01.2024 - Current
Quality of Life Administrative Specialist
Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
12.2021 - 12.2023
U.S Army Infantry Soldier
U.S Army
09.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
Arizona Western College
Certified Personal Trainer - Health And Fitness
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Army Fundamentals of Leadership Course -
11th Airborne Noncommisioned Officer Academy
Army Entry Level Training -
School of Infantry
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
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