Matthew S. Bates
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Education: Masters of Education in Administration Awarded August 2009
Regis University Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts in History Awarded April 2005
University of Florida Gainesville, Florida
Experience: Business Owner/Manager
Eternal Bliss Bridal and E. B. Tuxes January 2009-Present
Saint Augustine, Florida
-Started and Built Two New Businesses during a Down Economy
-Negotiated with Suppliers for Pricing of Future Inventory
-Designed and Built Two Professional Websites
-Managed All Aspects of the Businesses including Expenses, Inventory
Management, Lowering Overhead, Customer Service, Sales, Delivery,
Leasing of Additional Retail Space, and Hiring
-Learned and Acted as own Accountant for Businesses and Prepared 2009
Business Taxes and Annual Filing without Assistance of Tax Preparer
Educator-Social Studies
Conway Middle School August 2007-June 2008
Orlando, Florida
-Taught history and geography to middle school students to the absolute best of
my ability
-Prepared students for life skills, FCAT, and made historical figures and events as
interesting as possible to enhance the learning process
-Prepared lessons in multiple fashions by providing various learning techniques
and styles therefore increasing individual learning
Educator-Science/English
Dunnellon Middle School September 2005-May 2007
Dunnellon, Florida
-Taught multiple subjects to the absolute best of my ability
-Prepared students for life skills, FCAT, and made Science and English as
interesting as possible to enhance the learning process
-Obtained ESOL endorsement and Certification in Social Studies 6-12 and Middle
Grades Integrated Curriculum
-Attended several workshops on ESE curriculum, Co-teaching, and Professional
Growth and Development
-Tutored Hospital Homebound students in various subjects during my spare time
BMW Client Advisor
All Pro Imports April 2005-September 2005
Gainesville, Florida
-Assisted in the sales and customer service of new and used BMWs
-Worked as a liason between management and clients
-Studied all aspects of the sales process for the successful delivery of new and
used BMWs
-Studied details of the models of each new BMW to promote and educate clients
on their upcoming purchase
Affiliations: Sigma Nu Fraternity
University of Florida Member since 2004
Skills: Computers: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Web Design and Development