Matthew Scott Turner
* ******* ******, ********* ***, Wheaton, IL 60187
Email: ******.******@**.*******.*** Mobile: 630-***-****
Objective
To obtain a position as a hard working, organized HR Assistant with Harris
Solutions Group in Elgin, Illinois.
Education
B.A. Philosophy, minor in Biblical and Theological Studies, August 2010
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
. Studied abroad at Jerusalem University College, earning a certificate
in Holy Lands Studies
. Emergency Medical Technician certificate from Unitek Education
Experience
Sociological Research with a team of fellow students in association with
Providence World Ministries, Siguatepeque, Honduras, March - June 2009
. Participated as a member of a research team independently conducting
sociological research at 36 Honduran orphanages with the goal of
better understanding the complex and widely varied models of orphanage
institutions in Latin America
. Developed and utilized an informed research tool for conducting
interviews in both English and Spanish
. Ongoing production of a detailed account of our findings and their
importance with the intention of eventual publication in an academic
journal
Passage Leader for HoneyRock Camp of Wheaton College, Three Lakes, WI,
August 2009
. Collaborated with camp staff and college professors in developing and
teaching a curriculum with the purpose of introducing incoming
students to the spiritual and social atmosphere of Wheaton College
. Mentored college students during a time of stressful life transition
Program Leader for the Service Team Program of HoneyRock Camp, May - August
2008
. Successfully designed and implemented a mentorship and leadership
curriculum which included service projects, daily group and individual
discipleship meetings, and wilderness trips for older high school
students
Staff Writer for the Wheaton Record, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, January
- May 2007
. Wrote and edited news stories for the most widely read news
publication on campus
. Independently conducted interviews and research for headline news
stories
Guitar Teacher for persons of various ages and experience levels, September
2007 - May 2010
. Successfully imparted technical and theoretical skills to beginning
and intermediate guitar students
Industrial Construction experience with West Texas Dairy Construction,
Dalhart, TX, May - August 2007
. Operated handheld and heavy equipment while constructing various
elements of a large industrial dairy complex
Additional Activities and Abilities
. Conversational ability in Spanish
. Nationally Registered and Illinois State Licensed Emergency Medical
Technician
. Proficient with Microsoft Office and internet skills
. Participation as a team member of Honduras Project at Wheaton College,
a volunteer student-led development program which raises funds for and
helps construct running water systems in rural villages in Latin
America
. Participation in Men's Glee Club, a choral group at Wheaton College
Matthew Turner
7 Canyon View Drive, Dalhart, TX 79022
Email: ******.******@**.*******.*** Mobile: 630-***-****
References
Dr. Jay Wright
New Grace Church
5800 Hwy 17-905-***-****
Orange Park, FL 32003 ***@**************.***
Dr. Rich Little
Professor of Christian Education - Wheaton College
Naperville Church of Christ
2035 75th Street 630-***-****
Naperville, IL 60565 *******@****************.***
John Vandervelde
Program Director - HoneyRock Camp
8660 HoneyRock Road 715-***-****
Three Lakes, WI 54562 *****@*************.***