Matthew J. Wefer

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Education

Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 2014

Bachelor of the Art in Classical Studies, Minor: Psychology GPA: 3.18/4.0

Relevant coursework included: Business Strategies, Economic Principles and Policies, Statistics

Professional Experience

United States Sailing Team Sperry, Worldwide 2013-2015 Professional Sailor

Trained and competed with the goal of sailing for the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games.

• Analyzed technique and equipment to achieve optimal performance

• Fundraised over $100,000 in two years to support a full-time training and competition schedule

• Emphasized detail-oriented approach to accomplish challenging, realistic goals within a team setting

Dartmouth College Athletic Department, Hanover, NH 2014 Intramural Hockey Referee

Managed a team of students to officiate hockey games.

• Enforced rules and regulations, promoted ethics of fair play, dissolved conflicts, remained observant

Total Dollar Insurance, Port Washington, NY

Project Management Intern 2013

Oversaw installation of new phone system at three company offices, optimized communication between employees and clients through analysis of the current communication system.

• Learned new technology and applied it in a fast manner

• Demonstrated communication skills through oversight of the installation process on both corporate and individual levels

Other Experience

Phrygian Senior Society, Hanover, NH 2013-2014

Undergraduate Alumni Chairman

Member of the executive board of the society, serving as a liaison between the undergraduate and alumni groups.

• Composed quarterly newsletters that updated 250 alumni on the society’s campus involvement

• Lead initiative to create a mental health awareness and education program in response to the student body’s desire to increase mindfulness on the topic

L.E.A.D (Leadership Experience At Dartmouth), Hanover, NH 2012 Gained valuable insight on leadership skills and learned lessons from thirty other varsity athletes, coaches, and athletic department administrators.

• Discovered how the concepts of development, resilience, ingenuity, valor, and excellence apply to leadership

• Dissolved hypothetical and real life conflicts through discussion with leaders on other athletic teams

Athletic Accomplishments

United States Sailing Team Sperry 2013-2015

2nd Ranked US Team

• Highest World Ranking: 35th

• North American Champion, 2014

• Youth National Champion, 2005 and 2006

Dartmouth College Varsity Sailing 2010-2014

• Collegiate All-American Skipper, 2013, 2014

• Academic All-Ivy Team, 2013-2014

• 1st Team All-New England, 2013, 2014

• 3rd Place, Collegiate National Championships, 2013