Matthew Havelka
Richmond Hill
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer relationship management and safety compliance, honed at the United States Postal Service. Proven ability to optimize delivery routes and enhance team collaboration, ensuring timely and accurate mail delivery. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving skills, consistently achieving high standards in service and operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Rural Carrier
United States Postal Service
Savannah
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Sorted incoming mail by address and priority to ensure timely delivery.
- Delivered mail to rural residences and businesses efficiently.
- Picked up and delivered mail to businesses and residences on schedule, adapting to weather and road conditions.
- Operated postal delivery vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery routes.
- Adhered to safety protocols during daily operations.
- Managed returned mail and resolved delivery issues to maintain service quality.
- Verified accuracy of outgoing mail pieces prior to loading them onto delivery truck.
- Collected outgoing mail directly from customers and retrieved letters from mailboxes for processing.
- Followed strict package safety standards to protect customers and team members.
Gymnastics Instructor
Summit Gymnastics
Savannah
07.2022 - 04.2023
- With a background in competitive gymnastics and over a decades experience of coaching, I use my skills to prepare athletes for tournaments and special competitions, brief safety rules and standards to students and spotters at beginning of classes, boost performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs, collaborated with coaches, students and administrators to run high-quality program, and maintained a fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while focusing on achievement.
- Instructed students on gymnastics techniques and skills during practice sessions.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to student skill levels and goals.
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure a secure training environment.
Prepared Foods
Whole Foods Market
Savannah
11.2021 - 02.2022
- I was responsible for kitchen organization, daily preparation, labeling and serving of all foods behind the chef's case. I maintained all food labels and expiration dates, ingredient preparation, food safety and spoilage prevention, and enjoyed communication with my team and our community of customers.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Prep Cook
Boars Head Tavern
Savannah
02.2021 - 11.2021
- My duties included preparation of most side dishes and desserts, maintaining inventory of ingredients, maintaining a clean kitchen in a very fast paced environment, and following and executing recipes. On a daily basis, I created identical dishes numerous times with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes during busy service hours.
Team Leader
Petco
Denver
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Opened and closed the building, maintained security, and balanced financial transactions daily.
- Supervised team members to ensure high-quality customer service.
- Implemented training programs for new staff on operational procedures.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
Education
Joliet Junior College - Art History, Film History, Painting, Psychology
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL01-2007
High School -
Lincoln-Way Central High School
New Lenox, IL01-2003
Skills
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Self Motivated
- Customer engagement
Projects
Painting Motion Pictures, Painting Motion Pictures is my passion project born from my love and vehemence for film and the art of cinema. It is a collection of over 70 oil paintings and ink splatters that I created over a time span of over a decade. Specific film shots that are personal to myself and my upbringing were chosen through my developed style of art and creative vision, and translated onto canvas through ink, pen on paper, and paintbrush. My pieces were featured in an art gallery in Mokena, IL in 2011 and Painting Motion Pictures became a part of the RiNo Art District during my time in Colorado., 2011
Timeline
Associate Rural Carrier
United States Postal Service
04.2023 - 01.2025
Gymnastics Instructor
Summit Gymnastics
07.2022 - 04.2023
Prepared Foods
Whole Foods Market
11.2021 - 02.2022
Prep Cook
Boars Head Tavern
02.2021 - 11.2021
Team Leader
Petco
01.2020 - 01.2021
Joliet Junior College - Art History, Film History, Painting, Psychology
Joliet Junior College
High School -
Lincoln-Way Central High School