Matthew J. Close 2419 Guffey Rd ∙ North Huntingdon, PA 15642 ∙ (724) 771-1025 ∙ mclose116@gmail.com

ObjectiveTo procure a position in machining: machinist, computer numeric control operator, manual machining, journeyman, and/or CNC programming.Education A.A.S., Journeyman Technology – Anticipated Completion May 2015; GPA 4.0

Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA A.A.S., Multimedia Technology – May 2013; GPA 4.0

Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA High School Graduate – May 2011; GPA 4.0

Norwin High School, North Huntingdon, PAExpertise Knowledge and skills in the following areas of expertise:

- CNC: Haas Mill & Lathe- CNC Programming Code

- Manual Mill & Lathe- Blueprint Reading

- CMM Machines- Creative Writing

Attained advanced capabilities in utilizing the following programs:- Master Cam X6-8- PowerPoint

- AutoCAD- Adobe Premiere Pro

- Autodesk Inventor- Adobe Photoshop

Professional Experience Longbar Machine Operator, DME, North Huntingdon, PA

August – September 2015- Utilized various Longbar Machines to rough out stock to desired standards and tolerances- Operated Magnet Cranes, Conducted Manual Labor, and Applied Tools effectively- Cooperated Efficiently with teammates to deliver the quota expected of me on a daily basis- Understood and Followed Safety Regulations; Established Good Relations with coworkers

Dishwasher, Brickhouse Tap & Grill, North Huntingdon, PAMay 2014 – August 2015- Maintained restaurant’s cleanliness and upheld modern health standards within the establishment- Efficiently organized, retrieved, and removed various items and ingredients to assist colleagues

Public Relations Intern, Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PAJanuary – May 2013- Filmed and Edited Introduction Video for “The Center for Culinary Arts” Department- Captured footage of “Go Red” Event: Informed people of Women’s Heart Disease- Caught stills of Jeff LeBlanc’s performance in the Student Center - Photographed Gospel Brunch, Casino Night, and Bots IQ Tournament Events

Studio Setup and Film Assistant, KTA-Tator Inc., Pittsburgh, PAAugust 2013- Gathered a multitude of footage in preparation for the creation of website’s Service Commercials- Cooperated with others in managing many tasks; completing objectives efficiently and effectively

Honors and Academic Memberships- Named to WCCC President’s List; GPA 4.0- Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society for two-year colleges)- Short Stories Published in High School Literary Magazine: Aeons- National Honor Society

Community Service St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon, PA

June 2009 – 2013

- Assisted in preparing food; Transported food and clothing items to people in need

References and Letters of Recommendation will be furnished upon request.