Matthew Boley

Experience

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  Thermo Fisher Scientific, Diagnostics Division

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Formulator II (Immunology laboratory)

  HIGHLIGHTS:*Performed pilot and production scale research and development of Taq DNA Polymerase expression and purification.*Formulated a variety of bulk hospital laboratory tests, reagents, calibrators, and controls including Bayer DCA 2000® point of care diabetes management platform’s complete product line (Hemoglobin A1c, Creatinine and Microalbumin, calibrators and controls); Bayer’s SeraPak® serum protein product line (Microalbumin, AGP, C4, C3, C-reactive Protein, IgA, IgG, IgM, APO A1, APO B, Transferrin and various calibrators and controls); cocaine assay research; snake venom purifications; Taq DNA Polymerase research and product development; and others. Show less

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  Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (Diagnostics Division)

  May 2003 - Feb 2005

  Associate Application Scientist (Immunology)

  HIGHLIGHTS:*Authored Design History Files (12 – 15 volumes each) for 3 cardiac laboratory tests and Technical Files for two, satisfying FDA & European requirements (respectively) for assay launch.*Audited and contributed to Myoglobin FDA 510(k) submission. *Authored formulation documents, test methods and specification documents for cardiac assay development.*Member of product development team that developed and launched three cardiac immunoassays (Troponin, CK-MB and Myoglobin), for Abbott Laboratories ARCHITECT® hospital lab testing platform. *Completed development activities for TPO and Tg thyroid tests. *Clinical trial sponsor study coordinator for CK-MB assay. *Spearheaded antibody purity testing and hold-time validations for 3 assays. *Developed, implemented and maintained storage and database tracking system for patient specimens, reagents, calibrators, controls, panels and raw materials. Show less

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  ATCC

  Jan 2005 - Apr 2015

  COLLECTING DATA/ANALYSIS: Collected and analyzed large amounts of data in scientific studies and development processes which led to multiple products and publications. DIFFICULT ASSIGNMENTS: Replaced principal scientist as product development lead for first biological toxins product line for ATCC. Developed and launched product line (first and only lead biologist to accomplish this). Scientific and administrative work included assay design, QC, technical service representative training, risk assessments, CoA’s, product sheets, and marketing literature. REPRESENTING THE COMPANY: Presented scientific posters at multiple conferences. Led interactions at company vendor booth at many scientific conferences and interfacing with scientists, clients, and vendors. POLICY/PROCEDURES EXPERTISE: Following BSL-3 training at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for Excellence for Biodefense (MARCE), reviewed all ATCC BSL-3 procedures, provided advice and guidance to Regulatory department, edited appropriately, and trained staff. LEADERSHIP SKILLS/PLANNING/PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Designed and conducted a two-year research project to discover cell lines sensitive to C. perfringens epsilon toxin and assessing Roche xCELLigence system for high-throughput screening capacity and correlation with standard methods. This study discovered nine cell lines with previously unknown sensitivity. Coordinated and participated in molecular standards development for B. microti, E. faecalis [Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water quality testing], Mycoplasma species, and influenza A. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Produced products (e.g. Synthetic RNA standards), developed assays [e.g. droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) assays], ran QC tests, optimized assays (e.g. qPCR), conducted studies on a variety of select and non-select agents, bacteria, viruses, toxins, fungi, mammalian cells, small-molecule inhibitors, and genetic material for both commercial and government contracts. Show less HIGHLIGHTS:*Authored and co-authored risk assessments, protocols, SOP’s, and work instructions for products and processes involving infectious disease and toxins (select and non-select agents). *Helped negotiate and spearheaded collaboration with Innovative Biologics for performing epsilon toxin small molecule inhibitor studies. *Performed preliminary research towards the discovery of the cellular receptor for C. perfringens epsilon toxin. *Discovered a hypersensitive MDCK clone and isolated insensitive MDCK clones to facilitate future experiments. *Performed characterization on clones using in-cell Westerns (for characterization of surface antigens), cytotoxicity assays, pore-formation studies and Roche xCELLigence system. *Procured and negotiated initial stages of a contract with Digene Corporation. *Adapted and optimized a 12-target multiplex PCR assay for E. coli pathotype determination. *Performed characterization, virulence typing and research on 18 U.S. 2006 & 2007 Spinach and Taco Bell E. coli O157:H7 outbreak strains. Show less HIGHLIGHTS:Co-developed the BEI Resources Bacteriology nucleic acids program which successfully launched in March, 2006. This included development of bacterial growth and DNA extraction procedures; multiple QC procedures; authoring SOP’s, forms, and test methods; assay performance verification; and manufacture of the first group of nucleic acids (E. coli O157:H7 strains) that were launched. Spearheaded technical transfer process of growth, extraction and QC procedures from BEI Resources (NIAID Biodefense contract) to the ATCC for implementation into the Production and QC departments. Show less

  • Lead Biologist

    Feb 2010 - Apr 2015

  • Senior Biologist (Bacteriology and Toxins departments)

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2010

  • Biologist III (Bacteriology)

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
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  Boliever, LLC.

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Entrepreneur

  Owner of a Northern Virginia home improvement company which performed many types of home improvement projects. I managed all aspects of the business and projects, performed business development, strategic planning, marketing, and performed the construction work.OWNER/OPERATOR: Built, owned, and operated the business. Provided indoor/outdoor residential home improvement and landscaping services. Supervised a small crew. Accrued training and skills in business finances, running a business, marketing, sales, strategic planning, customer service, and others. Created and implemented the strategic plan, vision, and mission. Created a charity arm that provided free home repairs to the elderly in need. Member of Business Networking International (BNI).SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Home Renovation: Performed custom tile, drywall, painting, roofing, dormers, deck construction, landscaping, and other work for clients. For example, painted entire inside of a residence, performed landscaping and tree work, repaired major fire-hazard in ductwork, partial ceiling replacement, etc. Extensive dormer and roof repairs and replacement on 3-story townhouse, drywall, painting, and other miscellaneous work. Charity Work: Performed home-improvement (needs-based) work for senior citizens free of charge; for example, miscellaneous home repairs, landscaping, and tree-cutting services for a disabled Army veteran in the Winchester, VA area. Lead Project Manager for a crew of employees (approximately 25) from Home Depot’s charity arm which came to the same residence for home repairs and landscaping work. In addition, represented the company at local elderly resource conferences and meetings. Show less

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  NVHI

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2017

  Senior Project Manager/Business Development Manager

  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: Identified business opportunities and developed those opportunities and nurtured the related relationships over time.PROJECT MANAGER: Employed professional project management techniques on a variety of projects.Policy Experience: Verified projects conformed to local policies and regulations and led interfaces with local government entities. Customer Relations: Let contract procurement and negotiations for clients and public relations. Application of Management Theories: Analyzed operational problems to streamline process flows, decrease time-to-delivery, and improve revenue. Developed and implemented vision, mission, core values, and long-term goals, and strategic plan. Analyzed resource requirements and capabilities for procured contracts. Primary individual who communicated and negotiated with customers, vendors, and local government officials.Leadership, Guidance, and Quality: Coordinated, scheduled, and managed the following for project accomplishment: Microsoft Project plan; timely material orders and deliveries; subcontractors; light and heavy equipment rentals, deliveries, and returns; logistics, and all other necessary activities and resources on small projects, simultaneous multiple projects, to a large, custom home. Led procurement effort for residential contracts and monitored sub-contractor performance and activities per contract provisions. Co-managed, scheduled, and heavily participated in many construction aspects (concrete, framing, roof, trusses, windows, doors, etc.) of custom home construction. Supervised a field crew, assigned daily duties, led toolbox talks, and managed weekly plan to coordinate with overall project plan. Show less

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  Vanguard Emergency Management

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  Contract Disaster Housing Inspector

  Variable hours: up to 80 hours/week (depending on workload), Monday through Sunday work scheduleContract Disaster Housing Inspector for FEMA Disaster DR-4337 Florida, Hurricane Irma) under a contract with Vanguard Emergency Management. I performed several hundred housing inspections during this time.Provided onsite residential damage inspection services to FEMA applicants using Automated Construction Estimating (ACE) field software sometimes under very austere conditions. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Category 4 Hurricane (DR-4337 Florida), 09/07/2017 - 01/03/2018; Tampa, Florida, up to 80 hours per week. Managed approximately 80 applicants at a time and processed them on or ahead of time while maintaining a 100% QC inspection rate. (Peter Wessel, Head field supervisor for DR-4337 Florida, indicated this had not been achieved among all Vanguard Florida inspectors (over 3,000) during the hurricane response.) Evaluated structural and personal property damages and safe habitation. Maintained protocol, professionalism, and empathy to get the job done amid adverse situations. • Leadership/Self-discipline/Composure Under High-Stress: Provided excellent customer service and quality housing inspections for FEMA sometimes under highly adverse conditions including drug and gang and drug-ridden neighborhoods, drug houses, the Projects, and working in/near Seminole Heights in October/November before police arrested the Seminole Heights serial killer. Show less

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  ATCS, P.L.C.

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

  Project Specialist
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  Fluor Corporation and ATCS PLC (Emergency Management Divisions)

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2019

  Team Lead, Technical Lead, PDMG, Site Inspector, QC Technician

  *ATCS team lead in Puerto Rico.*Team lead for Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE), FEMA Education Sector, containing approximately 35 architects and engineers.*Technical lead for Private Non-profit Education Sector division.*Initiated and co-developed a computer program that accelerated Damage Description and Dimensions (DDD), Scope of Work (SOW), and cost estimate time to completion. This Excel-based program completed all three simultaneously and contained integrated RS Means construction estimating software costing. I led uploading it to an iPad and integrated it into site inspections. With the software, site inspection to final, PW-ready documents could be completed in approximately four days. *Developed internal training program for PRDE approximately 70 Project Specialists.*Spearheaded the technical transfer of team structure, methods, and computer software from the PRDE division to the PNP division.*Spearheaded PRDE Activities Committee.*Directly supported PRDE and PNP TFLs on a variety of projects, processes, and issues.*Key team member of PRDE team that moved a Project Worksheet (PW) for 64 schools through to signature.*Worked directly with the Puerto Rico Secretary of Education's liaison on a variety of projects including obtaining signatures for the 64 school PW. *Worked directly with COR3 (Recipient) to discuss and negotiate details of multiple PWs for obtaining signature from the State of Puerto Rico.*Co-led a weekend project to meet an aggressive deadline for Grants Manager entry at the Joint Recovery Office (JRO) with approximately 200 FEMA and TAC employees to upload and enter 64 school campuses into Grants Manager. *Wrote the FLUOR all-sector monthly report.*Led internal QC for PNP group. Show less

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  CCPRS (Emergency Management)

  Dec 2019 - May 2020

  Senior Biologist

  Biologist (12/21/2019 – Present)CCPRSBiologist which ensures federal environmental regulations and policies are upheld and adhered to by FEMA Applicants throughout the Public Assistance grant process. Waiting for FEMA Public Assistance contract deployment during this time. All FEMA backfill positions in Puerto Rico for CCPRS were on hold due to CoVID-19.

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  CDR Companies

  May 2020 - Nov 2024

  PUBLIC ASSISTANCE COORDINATION, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND EXPERTISE: CoVID-19 Viral Pandemic (DR-4497KY): Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) for the State of Kentucky (Recipient) managing FEMA streamlined grant applications for Private Non-Profits and School Systems. Collected, organized, and submitted CoVID-related expense documentation with the Streamlined Application for each applicant. Managed requests for information (RFIs). Coached and led applicants through FEMA's grants process. Proficient using FEMA's Grants Portal software.HANDLING DIFFICULT ASSIGNMENTS: Managed approximately 146 private non-profit Applicants and 13 school systems. (Private non-profit organizations include houses of worship, colleges, large medical conglomerates, hospitals, homeless shelters, food pantries, missions, ministries, art centers, private schools, and others. Each school system consists of multiple schools; for example, one schools system contains 167 schools and another has 99 schools.) Created a robust, streamlined, and partially automated system (using visual basic code ) to manage this large applicant volume well. POLICY/PROCEDURES EXPERTISE:Leveraged expertise with the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG), CoVID-19 policies, PDMG FEMA Position Assist, and other FEMA policies, CDC and HHS guidance, and procedures to ensure the compliance and accountability of all disaster recovery activities. Show less

  • Hurricane Michael Disaster Closeout Lead

    Dec 2022 - Nov 2024

  • Data Team Lead/Category E Public Buildings Project Lead - Hurricane Michael

    May 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Area Command Planning Section Chief - Oregon Wildfires

    Jan 2021 - May 2021

  • Program Delivery Manager (PDMG)

    May 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Fluor/BJMC Global

  Nov 2024 - now

  Senior Program Delivery Manager