Matthew Hughes
Lexington
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager with over 11 years of diverse experience, specializing in safety and regulatory compliance within high-risk environments. Proficient in team leadership, fostering a culture of safety, and streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and quality. Demonstrated ability to elevate customer satisfaction and employee engagement while managing complex projects from inception to completion. Committed to innovative problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail, aiming to drive growth and operational excellence in a dynamic new role. Ready to leverage extensive expertise to contribute positively to organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Aged Spirits Director
Dark Arts Whiskey House
Lexington
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw physical inventory of 500+ barrels of aging whiskey and maintained documentation for TTB compliance.
- Managed daily operations compliance, including aging, blending, bottling, shipping, and purchasing per Federal regulations.
- Coordinated production and freight schedules to meet company inventory demands.
- Participated in product sales across multiple markets, promoting company culture within the whiskey community.
- Onboarded and trained new employees while managing daily Operations department activities.
Bonds Officer
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
Lexington
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Ensured compliance with bonding requirements of the local Land Subdivision Regulations and Engineering Procedure Manual and maintained databases on sureties to monitor surety status and releases.
- Oversaw $15 Million in letters of credit, bonds, sureties and coordinated with banks on surety renewals, releases, and new securities.
- Worked with developers and engineers on surety reduction and releases as well as ensured due dates are met by coordinating with inspectors.
Physical Plant Division Recycling Associate
University of Kentucky
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Assess recycling needs and demands for the University of Kentucky and perform services when they are needed.
- Respond to customer requests in a timely and professional manner to ensure that all individual queries are handled within a 24-hour period from when a request is received. Work with clients to provide innovative solutions to dynamic recycling needs.
- Promote and encourage a safe working environment for my coworkers and myself. This includes proper body ergonomics within a physical workplace, vehicle and driver safety while using company vehicles, and compliance to any and all regulatory proceedings as they pertain to the daily workplace.
Program Manager/Safety Coordinator/Team Leader
Mistras Group International
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Manage and assume full responsibility for the Rope Access program including safety of the technicians involving rope-access techniques, rigging systems and LOTO procedures. Oversee a staff of six technicians in daily operations.
- Implemented program that recorded cost savings of $800,000 and eliminated over 3000 worker exposure hours. Documented over 3000 incident free field hours as Head Safety Coordinator.
- Analyze Safety program KPIs and explore new markets with an eye for growth opportunities within the business. Oversee projects from inception to completion and provide customer service throughout.
- Work in multiple industries including Wind Energy, Oil and Gas, Hydroelectric, Bridges and Structures, and manufacturing. Intimate knowledge of compliance and safe work practices within these industries.
- Perform and document in depth Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Safe Work Plans (SWP), and Task Hazard Assessments (THA) on new scopes of work introduced into the company's service line.
Education
B.S. - Finance
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05-2008
Skills
- Team Leadership and Training
- Production scheduling
- Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communications
- Creativity and Problem Solving
- Forecasting, KPI and Scorecard
References
References furnished upon request
Timeline
Aged Spirits Director
Dark Arts Whiskey House
04.2024 - Current
Bonds Officer
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
02.2021 - 04.2024
Physical Plant Division Recycling Associate
University of Kentucky
12.2019 - 02.2021
Program Manager/Safety Coordinator/Team Leader
Mistras Group International
01.2014 - 12.2019
B.S. - Finance
University of Dayton