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Business major and successful entrepreneur with 29 years' progressive technical and industrial operations experience globally across industries of aviation, maritime, special operations, construction, nuclear power generation, and oil & gas; additional mega project experience in wind energy, aggregate / mines, metals / recycling, data centers and GMP aseptic processing facilities.
Rare combination of wide-view C-level strategic skills; advanced engineering and quality aptitude for precise deliverables; a common-sense approach to safety and unparalleled physical stamina when required for successful completion of a project... all while encouraging kindness, team inspiration and healthy communication.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Speights Group LLC
US and Mexico
09/2021 - Present
Started a seven member family business, presently a simple shell platform through which I've worked as a contractor and consultant.
Milestone achievements: (1) signed partnership with a boutique mezzanine investment firm--$15B in committed capital; (2) registered as a federal vendor with preferred set-aside status.
Contracted for Nestlé USA ($287B) as construction manager for their Health Science division during a $50M capital project. The Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based plant underwent significant demolition and construction to modify and expand existing space for the inclusion of two new sterile tanks and Tetra Pak® production lines.
Scope included managing all aspects of construction in a partly-union, asepti
Contracted as site supervisor for Global Top 1000 company Sunbelt Rentals ($27B). Led teams in the install, repair and dismantle of industrial fabric structures & equipment packages, large and small. Provided innovative engineered solutions to resolve complex challenges, ultimately enhancing client relations.
Performed work nationwide on sites owned by the federal government, state universities,
At FEMCO Machine, primarily worked solo on major equipment repair & refurb projects in the oil & gas, aggregate / mine, metals, and brick manufacturing space.
Also consulted in engineering capacity for J&S Construction, a Texas design-build steel erector; and worked briefly with XS Performance, a little giant in US coil tubing circles.
SENIOR M&A BROKER, ENERGY
Gottesman Company
New York, NY
11/2020 - 06/2021
Facilitated energy and tech acquisitions for North America's oldest / largest M&A firm; 3,000+ registered buyers. Built a reputable portfolio in just months... includes signing a ~$120M international seller.
MANAGING OWNER
Rig Angel LLC
Odessa, TX
07/2014 - 11/2020
Provided commissioning, inspection, maintenance and repair services for upstream oil & gas companies. Started with no equity, 4-year average $2.5M annual / 22% EBITDA through 2019, became 'household name' in sector. Scratch-developed new business with 34 of 50 potential customers in regional market. Personally served as lead commissioner for
Master of Science in Leadership - In Progress
Bachelor of Science - Business, 08/2002
Associate in Applied Science, 07/2001
Excelsior College, Albany, NY
+ 2 yrs Aerospace Engineering w/ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Current passport, DL with clean record, OSHA-30, BLS / CPR, and Mine Safety & Health (MSHA) (recertified 2023). All other certifications are either expired (DISA II Secret clearance [+interim TS], DOE & EDF nuke, NATO badge) or require annual refresher training (RigPass / SafeLand / H2S / equipment operator licenses)
Allison T-56 turboprop engine mechanic, flight mechanic, flight engineer, turbine technician, CAT tech, Siemens drives, solid state devices, aviation QA supervisor, EMT, electronic technician; numerous oilfield, military, and safety certificates... available upon request. Note: image above reflects training certs only (not accolades or awards) and is not all-inclusive matthew speights
Standard Platforms: intermediate to expert proficiency in MS Office & Project, Google Drive, SharePoint, Oracle Cloud Software including Primavera P6, NetSuite, SAP Concur, E2, NALCOMIS & various CMMS--including older versions of those above; Creative Software: Adobe Creative Suite / PhotoShop, AutoDesk / CAD, SolidWorks; Technical: Basic proficiency in Agile method, HTML, SEO, C++, Linux & Java
American English - native proficiency
German - advanced proficiency
French / Mexican Spanish - basic proficiency
Hungarian / Italian / Iraqi Arabic - extended exposure
Been to 56 countries; have found that gestures of love, respect, and thankfulness are honored in every language and culture
Have read many leadership books and listened to speakers on a variety of business-related, self-improvement, and faith-based relational topics. Key authors of interest are Covey, Maxwell, Lehman / Pentak, Collins, Lencioni, Kiyosaki, Carnegie, and Paine.
Latest books (2023): The 6 Types of Working Genius, and The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Though non-competitive, I am highly driven and love a challenge... with athletic involvement in football, boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, basketball, baseball, soccer, ultra-distance and adventure racing, and triathlons. Ran my first international marathon at 16, the same year I ice-climbed the Zugspitze and became a USPA freefall parachutist. Over the years, I've redirected this zeal to create, exploit, and close on opportunities of fiscal importance. Of all personal and professional milestones, the greatest came without awards, medals, or recognition: the many instances when I saved or improved the lives of people or animals.
Deep personal belief in self-sacrifice, i.e. social, civic, & corporate responsibility. In addition to a lifetime of life-saving and good works ("last of the Samaritans"), I have volunteered time and resources to more than 50 impactful organizations, beginning early with membership in the Boy Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, and Army JROTC. While in the Marines, I volunteered multiple times as a substitute teacher for a local elementary school. 2023 contributions include local charities as well as St. Jude, Casa Hogar, The Blessing Children's Home, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews--Ukraine Fund, the National Police & Troopers Association, SOW Ministries' Orphanage Fund, St. Labre Indian School, and UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation.
Leading by example, setting expectations and holding your team accountable... all sound great on paper. A leader leads in all things, not simply by adding a poignant quote to the signature line of an email. Whether managing, counseling, coaching, or mentoring--in addition to basic supervisory skills--it takes a symphonic litany of other traits to maximize team effectiveness... such as empathy, detailed instruction, patience, persistence, plain communication and the ability to inspire. Coaching and managing youth sports is a great way to build, hone, and teach these skills in a permissive environment.
This CV, which can be reached at mattyspeights.com, is published as a page in my personal website, mattysart.com. Explore the gallery pages to view my works as an author, artist, woodcraftsman and cook. I collect coins, stamps, cards, script, and self-scouted artifacts... and hobbies in general; a wild-at-heart 'experience junkie' who continually strives for improvement and innovation through collaborative learning.
At the end of the day, however, I'm a dad--father of eight and a new grandpa--all of my interests and accomplishments would be absolutely meaningless without the love of my family... to each of whom my greatest contribution will be the gifts of curiosity, audacity, and adventure!
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