Matt Hennink
6906 Gore Rd, Puslinch,ON
Summary
Through my experience with Hennink Construction, the Canadian Armed Forces and Waterloo Regional Police, I am an experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, adhering to project timelines and quality workmanship. I have formal training and related experience in hand and power tools, heavy equipment usage as well as emergency response. I am equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Combat Engineer in Training
Canadian Armed Forces
09.2023 - Current
- Completed Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) and BMQ Land training. Awaiting trades training.
- Established secure perimeters around base camps to enhance force protection measures against potential threats.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Persevered through long hours with sleep deprivation remaining committed to completing assigned tasks and responsibilities.
- Land navigation and map reading.
- CBRN threat drills with donning and doffing gas mask and CBRN suit for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks.
- Community involvement through conducting wellness checks with the general public.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
General Contractor
Hennink Construction
01.2000 - Current
- on site foreman and on site crew management.
- Manage and organize multiple subcontractors on various sites.
- Extensive background in framing, trim carpentry, concrete and foundation work.
- Operation of many hand and power tools.
- Operation of heavy equipment including small and large excavators, bulldozer, skid steer, dump trucks.
- Regular working at heights experience by operating elevated work platforms, using harnesses and proper tie-off points, working on roofs of buildings
- Currently have an ARZ driver's licence.
Police Constable
Waterloo Regional Police
11.2002 - 03.2004
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Managed traffic control at accident scenes, ensuring public safety while minimizing congestion-related delays.
- Confronted and resolved emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Protected life and property through enforcement of regulations and laws.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and investigations.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Education
Police Foundations -
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ONSkills
- Team Leadership
- Construction and demolition experience, blueprint reading, fireproofing according to building code requirements
- Extensive experience with hand and power tools
- Heavy equipment operation
- First Aid and CPR training, naloxone training
- Trained in Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) and BMQ Land
- Trained in CBRN threats, including gas mask and CBRN suit
- Working at Heights Certification
- WHIMIS and hazardous goods training
- Current ARZ driver's licence
Hobbies/Interests
I am a scout leader with boy scouts, I enjoy camping and especially backcountry camping, I am an avid runner and I also enjoy mountain biking.
Timeline
Combat Engineer in Training
Canadian Armed Forces
09.2023 - Current
Police Constable
Waterloo Regional Police
11.2002 - 03.2004
General Contractor
Hennink Construction
01.2000 - Current
Police Foundations -
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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