Matthew Howard

Matthew Howard has extensive work experience in various roles. Matthew is currently working at the University of Hartford, where they started as a Help Desk Specialist in September 2019. Matthew then transitioned to the role of Technology Procurement & Budget Manager in September 2021 and is currently serving as the Budget and Contract Director since October 2023.

Prior to their time at the University of Hartford, Matthew worked at the Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Association as the Deputy Chief from March 2006 to September 2019.

Before that, they had a long tenure at Campion Ambulance Service, starting as a Paramedic in March 1996 and later becoming a Field Supervisor in July 2001. Their responsibilities in this role included managing EMS crews, medical supply management, vehicle maintenance, equipment accountability, and serving as a Paramedic Field Training Officer. Matthew also worked as an Intercept Paramedic for the Town of Southbury.

Overall, Matthew Howard has a diverse background in emergency services and has taken on increasing responsibility throughout their career.

Matthew Howard has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Accounting and Business/Management from the University of Hartford, obtained from 2021 to 2023. Matthew also has a Bachelor's degree in Public Safety Administration from Charter Oak State College, earned from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, Matthew holds a Paramedic Certificate from Naugatuck Valley Community College, acquired in 1995-1996. In terms of certifications, they have completed various courses and obtained certifications such as Learning Zoom, Learning Chrome OS, Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself, Microsoft Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring, CompTIA A+ ce, Windows Server 2012 R2: Manage Group Policy, Learn the Linux Command Line: The Basics, and CompTIA Network+ ce. The specific months and years of obtaining some of these certifications are also provided. Matthew's education history includes a brief period of study at Porter and Chester Institute and Central Connecticut State University, but information on the degree obtained or field of study during those times is not available.