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CHRISTOPHER J. MATTHEWS

* ********** **** ********, ******* 31909 United States 706-***-**** **********@*******.*** Flexible and adaptable. Expert knowledge and experience developing improvement activities and initiatives in a PK-12 educational system. Over twenty years of tutorial and instructional experience. Able to work in a variety of environments or situations. Articulate, committed to professional excellence. Proficient instructor and trainer, Patient and effective with a variety of personalities. Successful in learning and comprehending new systems. Performed test examiner duties. Strong leadership and team building skills. Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills. Excellent writing and communicating skills. Superb intercultural skills. Proven problem-solving skills. Ability to work on teams. Assisted in the development of education and training instructional products and program evaluations. Received specialized training in sensitivity to ethnic and gender issues. Obtained Public Trust secret security clearance and received experience in handling confidential material. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data with a high level of accuracy.

EDUCATION-

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA United States

Professional degree (ED. S) English 8/2015

Master's degree (M. ED) English Language Arts 5 / 2006 Master's degree (M. ED) Art Education 5 /2008

GPA: 3.53 of a maximum 4.00

Credits Earned: 80 Semester Hours

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Georgia State Teachers Certification, Art Education, Grades K-12. Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA United States Bachelor of Arts (BA) 5 / 1994

GPA: 2.60 of a maximum 4.00

Credits Earned: 151.00 Semester Hours

Major: Art Minor: Mass Communications

New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA) New Orleans, LA United States Diploma 05/1987 Area of Concentration: Visual Arts WORK EXPERIENCE-

CIVILIAN EDUCATOR/INSTRUCTOR

MES, Inc. (This is a federal job)

1-46 IN 197th BDE Sand Hill

9587 2nd Armored Division Road BLDG 3510

Fort Moore/Columbus, GA

6/2023 - Present

Salary: $42,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Developed curriculum and overall course structure. Evaluated written class assignments.

Evaluated test scores.

Collaborated with staff in program areas to determine outcome measures, define, and implement evaluation methodologies, and draft recommendations. Communicated results of program evaluations to program coordinators, organizational leadership, and outside stakeholders as necessary, both orally and in writing. Aligned program evaluations to the mission and priorities of local and national educational agencies. Developed evaluation plans, procedures, and methodology in order to measure the effectiveness of programs, initiatives, and policies within local school systems. Received periodic professional development and upgrade training in order to remain abreast of new developments in the field of educational evaluation. Ability to apply knowledge of communication and protocol principles, methods, practices and techniques. Skill in applying knowledge of writing and editing principles, methods, practices and techniques to translate jargon into "plain language."

Ability to synthesize complex information into summary form. Ability to develop and edit written materials and correspondence for a limited variety of audiences following AP style, Gregg Reference Manual, MLA or similar advanced writing references. Skill in applying knowledge of publishing concepts, practices, standards, and technologies for the media used for publication.

Skill to gather and verify facts; to write or edit materials, such as reports, articles, pamphlets, scripts, or speeches; and to develop and present factual information that is clear and meaningful to the intended audience.

Skill in applying leadership and supervisory skills. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with management officials at all levels. Ability to deal with rapidly changing requirements and tight deadlines. Supervisor: Christy Cone Montgomery 706-***-**** LIMITED TERM LECTURER/ENGLISH

Columbus State University

4225 University Avenue

Richards Hall, Room 228

Columbus, GA

8/2015 - 7/2021

Salary: $48,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Experienced senior writer and editor, responsible for planning, creating, designing, maintaining, overseeing and disseminating public affairs products that communicate my organization's goals, policies, news and information to a diverse audience including news media, government agencies, employees, industry, trade and professional associations, the public and other stakeholders. Responsible for managing and planning high-level organizational publications and reports from conception to publication.

Instructor of English Composition, teaching two or more courses per semester. Taught English Composition effectively to college students of diverse preparations and ages. Ability to apply knowledge of communication and protocol principles, methods, practices and techniques. Skill in applying knowledge of writing and editing principles, methods, practices and techniques to translate jargon into "plain language."

STAFF SERGEANT

United States Air Force Reserves (This is a federal job) 908th AW 401 Maxwell Boulevard

Maxwell AFB, AL

8/2014 - 8/2019

Salary: $6,500.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 20

Series: 0346 Logistics Management

Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.). Grade: E-5

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assisted chief of section with supervising a section of eight crew members. Assigned, reviewed and evaluated completed work.

Conducted inspections as necessary to insure health and welfare, and maintenance and accountability of equipment and personnel.

Maintained inventory of equipment and sensitive items. Obtained DOD secret security clearance; received experience in handling confidential material. Learned to operate automated data systems.

Supervisor: SMSgt Michael Moody 404-***-****)

DESIGN PATENT EXAMINER

United States Patent & Trademark Office (This is a federal job) 600 Dulany Street

Alexandria, VA

7/2016 - 7/2017

Salary: $47,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1226 Design Patent Examining

Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.). Grade: GS-7

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Experienced illustrator and creator of original designs, concepts, and visual styles for publications and exhibits.

Expert creator of presentation materials that present desired organizational ideas and images to the public. Ability to transform spoken and written descriptions of items, processes, issues, or events into visual representations without the benefit of identical existing pictures, models, or diagrams. Knowledge of a wide variety of methods, techniques, and materials used in the design, production, and reproduction of complex visual products to plan the technical details and produce aesthetically composed visual products. Knowledge of organizational mission and functions. Ability to understand and graphically represent the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.

Proficiency in analyzing drawings, solid work, drafting, and computer-aided design (CAD) Utilized professional knowledge of past and current developments in design to evaluate illustrations for inventions claimed in design patent applications.

Received training and instructions for implementing the methods, procedures, and guidelines to use when performing the patent examining process.

Used broad knowledge of past and current developments in design, well developed visual aptitude and specialized knowledge of patent laws, rules and regulations and procedures to uncover previous inventions and determine patentability of claimed designs. Evaluated patent applications to determine if a design patent can be granted. Obtained Public Trust secret security clearance and received experience in handling confidential material. Supervisor: Charles Garth Rademaker 303-***-****) ADJUNCT FACULTY/ENGLISH

Columbus State University

4225 University Avenue

Columbus, GA

8/2015 - 8/2016

Salary: $1,050.00 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 5

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Part-time Instructor of English Language Arts, teaching two or more courses per semester. Supervisor: Judith Livingston 706-***-****)

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

North Columbus Public Library

5689 Armour Rd

Columbus, GA

8/2004 - 8/2005

Salary: $1,500.00 USD School Year

Hours per week: 20

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Obtained knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in library science. Provided customer service in a public library setting Effectively communicated information clearly, orally and in writing. Assisted in implementing programs and creating displays for the purpose of promoting the library. Learned to operate automated data systems.

Cataloging and classifying library resources.

Answered telephones regularly and provided patrons with general and specific library information. Read shelves on a regular basis for the purpose of keeping materials in correct order. Shelved library materials for the purpose of maintaining access to the collection. ART TEACHER

Phenix City Board of Education

1212 Ninth Avenue

P.O.Box 460

Phenix City, AL

5/2005 - 8/2012

Salary: $45,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Supervised and instructed grades 9-12 in the Visual Arts and design. Developed syllabus and overall course structure.

Evaluated written class assignments and portfolio work. Evaluated test scores and assigned final grades.

Collaborated with staff in program areas to determine outcome measures, define, and implement evaluation methodologies, and draft recommendations. Communicated results of program evaluations to program coordinators, organizational leadership, and outside stakeholders as necessary, both orally and in writing. Aligned program evaluations to the mission and priorities of local and national educational agencies. Developed evaluation plans, procedures, and methodology in order to measure the effectiveness of programs, initiatives, and policies within local school systems. Received periodic professional development and upgrade training in order to remain abreast of new developments in the field of educational evaluation. Provided guidance and assisted in the development of advance plans to ensure timely introduction of new and revised procedures, techniques, and operational concepts. Specialized experience in illustrative design, preparation of graphic presentations of objects, presentation of facts, and ideas requiring the use of art media and artistic ability. Prepared students for careers as visual/commercial artists/illustrators in the fields of public information, advertising, or publishing.

Experienced illustrator and creator of original designs, concepts, and visual styles for publications and exhibits.

Prepared original designs, layouts, and finished artwork for a wide variety of organizational, technical, and general support materials of a complex nature. Advised and provided guidance and training to other illustrators, management, and customers. Created original artwork utilizing traditional and technological means i.e.- computer graphics software. Researched and recommended equipment, materials, and software to meet current and future production needs.

Produced and assists in producing materials that support the commander's public affairs goals. Knowledge of a variety of complex art methods, techniques, materials, and procedures used in the design, production, and reproduction of visual products.

Knowledge of a wide variety of visual design principles such as unity, line, shape, form, arrangement, balance, proportion, contrast, weight, color, and interaction. Skill in drawing and painting, both freehand and with instruments. Ability to utilize a computer graphics program and other art media such as pen-and ink, pencils, tempera, acrylics, oils, washes, water colors, pastels, and air brushes to create original illustrations. Ability to visualize images and produce an illustration or graphic representation based on the object described.

Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others to plan, coordinate, and advise on work efforts.

Supervisor: Thomas Vickers 334-***-****)

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Muscogee County School District

2960 Macon Road

Columbus, GA

1/2003 - 5/2005

Salary: $65.00 USD Per Day

Hours per week: 25

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Supervised and instructed students, grades K-12 in various subjects. Supervisor: Jim Helms

706-***-****)

MULTIMEDIA ILLUSTRATOR (25-M)

Georgia Army National Guard (This is a federal job) HHC 148TH FSB

100 Quitman Guard's Lane

Forsyth, GA

12/2002 - 12/2004

Salary: $265.00 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 20

Series: 1020 Illustrating

Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.). Grade: E-5

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Experienced illustrator and creator of original designs, concepts, and visual styles for publications and exhibits.

Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others to plan, coordinate, and advise on work efforts.

Supervisor: Antonio Ray, MSG 404-***-****)

SERGEANT (E-5)

US ARMY (This is a federal job)

HHC 1/10 Field Artillery

9018 Marne Road

Columbus, GA

12/1998 - 12/2002

Salary: $35,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Series: 6606 Artillery Testing

Pay Plan: DA - Demonstration Administrative

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assisted chief of section with supervising a section of eight crew members. Assigned, reviewed and evaluated completed work. Conducted inspections as necessary to insure health and welfare, and maintenance and accountability of equipment and personnel. Maintained inventory of equipment and sensitive items. Wrote monthly counseling and performance evaluations. Conducted classes on basic soldiering, rifle marksmanship, substance abuse awareness and fire safety and prevention. Obtained DOD secret security clearance. Received experience in handling confidential material. Supervisor: Derrick Rankins, First Sergeant 251-***-****) STAFF ASSISTANT/DATA ENTRY CLERK/FRONT DESK ASSISTANT Xavier University of Louisiana, Office of Financial Aid 7325 Palmetto Street

New Orleans, LA

1/1991 - 12/1997

Salary: $10,500.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Provided customer service in a university setting. Answered telephones regularly and provided students with general and specific file information regarding federal financial aid. Entered student information into the university system.

Experience in reading and interpreting directives and instructional material pertaining to administrative and clerical procedures.

Knowledge of establishing controls to monitor expenses and recommending budget adjustments. Served as a principal office administrator on all office information systems using office automation applications, databases, and various software packages to accomplish work assignments. Composed memoranda and correspondence from furnished notes, checked for accuracy of completed references and prepared various routine correspondence from brief instructions. Sorted and delivered bulk mail. Designed and maintained a filing system. Received experience with handling confidential material. Skilled, computer literate typist and Data entry clerk, typing 40 WPM. Supervisor: Selena Vance 504-***-****)

AFFILIATIONS-

Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society - Member

Student Art Organization - Xavier University of Louisiana/ President (92-93) Pure Genius Poetry Club - Xavier University of Louisiana (93-94) University Chorus/ University Men’s Chorus - Xavier University of Louisiana (93-94)/ Loyola University

(89-90)

REFERENCES-

Derrick D. Rankins: U.S. Army/First Sergeant/ 251-***-**** / *******.*******@**.****.*** Antonio Ray: Self-Employed/Master Sergeant (Retired)/Manager/ 404-***-**** ******@*******.*** Jim Owen: Columbus State University/Professor Emeritus/English/ 706-***-****/ ********@********.*************.***

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION-

Charles R. Eason Scholarship, Columbus State University: 2006 – 2007 Paul & Miriam Witt Family Scholarship, Columbus State University: 2004 – 2005 Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, 2007 – 2008 The Chancellor’s List, 2005 – 2006

Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Universities & Colleges, 2006 – 2006 Army Commendation Medal(Second Award) 1999 – 2002

Army Achievement Medal (Third Award) 1999 – 2001

Army Good Conduct Medal, 1998 – 2001

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2001-2002

National Defense Service Medal, 2001– 2002

Non-Commissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon, 2001 – 2002 Army Service Ribbon, 1998 – 2002

Overseas Service Ribbon, 1999 – 2000

Army Certificates of Achievement, 1999 – 2002

Marian E. Effing Portfolio Scholarship, Savannah College of Art & Design, 1993 – 1993 Art Department Scholarship, Xavier University of Louisiana, 1992 – 1993

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