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Cumberland, RI *****

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Matthew R. Minich

QUALIFICATIONS

● Six years of experience in writing/blogging and content creation

● Earned Google Academy for Ads certifications

● Knowledge of SEO best practices

SKILLS

● Critical thinking - able to quickly understand rapidly changing situations and find creative solutions to complex problems

● Work ethic - hard-working, positive, energetic, goal-oriented, and highly motivated

● Leadership - an experienced leader who also works effectively as a member of a team

● Communication - an excellent writer and public speaker who thrives in front of a crowd

● Organization - highly organized with both my time and my work to achieve multiple goals RELATED EXPERIENCE

SB Nation’s Cincy Jungle — Staff Writer

January 2018 - Present

● Write articles on a variety of topics including breaking news, deep analysis, research pieces, and public interest stories

● Interview players, coaches, and national media members

● Use social media to build a professional brand

● Host a YouTube show and a podcast which has been in the Top-40 for NFL podcasts on iTunes New England Institute of Technology — Admissions Counselor September 2018 - October 2020

● Responsible for recruiting key areas in Connecticut and Rhode Island

● Served on the Marketing Committee and worked with the marketing team to develop digital and printed promotional material

The Grueling Truth — NFL Writer

March 2017 - October 2018

● Researched and wrote a variety of pieces related to the NFL and NFL Draft

● Hosted NFL Draft podcast and participated in weekly preview podcast Last Word on Sports — NFL Writer

August 2016 - June 2017

● Wrote a weekly feature on a selected NFL topic

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

GEICO — Claims Adjuster

May 2017 -August 2018

● Wrote auto damage estimates

● Communicated with customers to ensure they were satisfied

● Negotiated cost of repair with shop owners

New York Life — Financial Advisor

July 2016 - April 2017

● Sold insurance policies and engaged in retirement planning to meet client goals

● Met one-on-one with clients to help build a financial plan Mount Ida College — Assistant Football Coach

July 2008 - July 2016

● Recruited a diverse group of student-athletes from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Georgia

● Collaborated with admissions, financial aid, residence life, academic services, and student activities

● Supervised and mentored student and professional employees and interns

● Solved problems and built relationships with members of the campus community Mount Ida College — Adjunct Professor

January 2009 - May 2016

● Taught multiple psychology courses as well as a freshman seminar course designed for at-risk students EDUCATION

South Dakota State University — Master of Science in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation - 2008

South Dakota State University — Bachelor of Science in Psychology - 2006 Oxford University — Study Abroad - 2005

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