Career-Oriented History Major with Multilingual Capabilities

●Current Contact Information

Matthew J Gilbertson

**** *. ******* **.

Boise, ID, 83703

208-***-**** (Cell)

**************@*****.***

●Education History:

****-****, **** ****-**** Aikido Martial Arts Academy of S. Maryland, St. Mary's City, MD; 2nd Degree Black Belt in Aikido

Description: Martial art that emphasizes non-violent redirection without striking blows.

1989-1992 Great Mills High School, 21130 Great Mills Rd., Great Mills, MD, 20634; General High School Diploma, V/A, Computer Science Emphasis

1992-1993 Charles County Community College, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata, MD 20646; Undergrad transfer to Univ. of MD, Pre-Law Major, Information Technologies Minor - Transferred

1993-1994 University of Maryland Baltimore Campus, 620 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201; Pre-Law to Law Major, English Literature Minor - Incomplete, Left to do Missionary Work

1994-1995 Christian Ministries Relief Aid Training and Language Center, 435 Clyburn Way, Jefferson City, MO; Mandarin Language Training, Licensed Minister, Relief Aid and Welfare Training, 95 Microsoft Office Applications

1996-1997 Southern Virginia College, 1 University Hill Dr., Buena Vista, VA 24416; Law Major, English Minor - Transferred (married, went to work at BG&E)

1998 Advanced Security Training, BG&E Lusby Training Grounds, Lusby, MD; EMT training, Advanced Armed Combat (10mm Glock5, MP5 Sharpshooting Award), Forest/Winter Survival Training, Security Systems/AV Training

2001-2003 Chinese Shao-Lin Kung Fu Academy, 3400 S. Mill Ave. #124, Tempe, AZ 85282; 1st Degree Black Sash

Description: Martial Art emphasizing intense, physical rapid-strike combat training with inner peace.

2007-2011, then 2016-2017 Boise State University, 1910 W. University Dr., Boise, ID 83725; Bachelors of History Degree, Anthropology Minor; Graduated 3.2 GPA

●Languages:

English, Mandarin Chinese, Some Japanese, Some Spanish

●Work History:

May 1992 - Sept. 1989: Great Mills High School, Great Mills, MD - Audio/Visual Aid (Non-Paid) and School Newspaper Journalist (Non-Paid); Mrs. Weir - 21130 Great Mills Rd., Great Mills, MD, 20634; Graduated

Description: A/V Aid - Set up school projectors, video equipment, cameras and recording equipment for classrooms. Journalism - Gathered, verified, edited, & published news stories, periodicals, features, & commentaries related to GMHS, local communities, Maryland State, the Nation, & World news.

Sept. 1992 - Jun. 1990: 7/11 Corporation, LLC, Lexington Park, MD - Customer Service Representative/PT

Susan - Rt.235 & FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653; Quit - sought full-time employment

Description: Company representative that was the primary point of contact for customers, handled inquiries, processed orders, resolved complaints, provided product information, handled customer payments, processed monetary transactions/debit/credit card payments.

Jun. 1994 - Aug. 1990 The Frying Pan Restaurant, Lexington Park, MD - Line Cook/Head Line Cook; Chefs Paul Roche, then Frank L’Acosta - 9374 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653; Quit - Went on a Relief Aid Mission

Description: Prepared, cooked, & placed food dishes from specific stations (grill, frier, sautee’, salad, & pantry). Worked directly under Sous Chef & Head Chef to execute the menu with speed, accuracy & consistency while following strict food safety, sanitation, & food stocking protocols.

Jun. 1994 - Sept. 1992 St. Mary's Today Newspaper, Hollywood, MD - Political Cartoonist & Editorial Assistant, then Assistant Editor; Kenneth B. Rossignol - 21695 Rt. 4, Hollywood, MD, 20642; Quit - Went on a Relief Aid Mission

Description: Created satirical, humorous, or symbolic illustrations that provided commentary on socio-political & current events. Provided vital administrative & editorial support, managed scheduling, reviewed, proofread, & edited articles, corresponded & facilitated between journalists, public, political figures, & the editor-in-chief.

Aug. 1996 - Jul. 1994 Relief-Aid Christian Ministries, Washington DC Metro Area and San Francisco, CA Metro Area - Mandarin/English-Speaking Welfare Missionary; Dr. John Robertson, then Phil Smartt - 11700 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD, 20854, then 4945 Lincoln Way, Oakland, CA, 94602; Completed the Ministry's Allotted Time

May 1997 - Sept. 1996 Southern Virginia College, Buena Vista, VA - Transportation/Driver/PT Allen Brine - 1 University Hill Dr., Buena Vista, VA, 24416; Quit - Found Full Employment

1999-1996 Charles County Public School System, La Plata, MD - Substitute Teacher and Permanent Substitute Teacher; Elementary, Middle, and High schools; Dr. Randy Corrigan - 5980 Radio Station Rd, La Plata, MD, 20646; Quit - Moved to Arizona

1999-1997 Petra Carpentry, Lusby, MD - Framing/General Carpenter; Piter Ondesso - 69062 Rodeo Rd., Lusby, MD 20657; Quit - Moved to AZ After a Good Job Offer

1999-1998 Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant at Baltimore Gas & Electric, Securitas Security Group, Lusby, MD - Nuclear Security Officer, Armed (Temporary, Outage); Capt. John Silvas - 1650 Calvert Cliffs Pkwy., Lusby, MD; Let Go - Outage at Nuclear Facility Completed (Contractual)

2003-1999 Farnsworth Homes, Inc., Mesa, AZ - Budget Analyst and Accounting Assistant and Computer-Aided Draftsman and Framing/General Carpenter; Ross Farnsworth Sr., then Glen Rodgers-2351 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa, AZ 85209; Let Go - Cutbacks due to National Economy/Recession

2004-2003 USPS, Apache Junction, AZ - Seasonal (Christmas) Postal Deliveryman; Raul - 151 W. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction, AZ 85120; Let Go - Seasonal Work

2005-2004 7/11, Phoenix, AZ - Customer Service Representative/PT; David, then Andrew-4803 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, AZ; Quit - Moved to ID

2005-2002 Burns Security, Phoenix, AZ - Roving Armed Security Guard; Capt. Bill D'Winter- 4411 S. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040; Quit - Moved to ID

2006 Kentucky Fried Chicken, Boise, ID - Lead Worker/PT; Irene-3220 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703 Quit-2nd Job for Diaper Money, Quit When No Longer Needed

2007-2005 Can-Ada Security Systems, Caldwell, ID - Roving Security Officer; Patricia - 23502 Old Hwy 30, Caldwell, ID 83607; 208-***-**** Quit - Began Full Time College Education

2011-2007 Sawtooth Cabinetry, Finish, and More, Boise, ID - Fine Carpenter/PT/FT; Brian and Andrea Coulter - 694 W. Cherry Ln, Boise, ID; Let Go - Brian (Owner) Died

2011-2007, 2017-2016 Boise State University, Boise, ID - BSU Library Aid/Lead Library Aid/PT and BSU Multi-Purpose Bldg. Night Custodian/PT; John, then Dean - 1910 W. University Dr., Boise, ID 83725; Graduated from College

2013-2012 Pro-Weld Welding and Metal Fabrication School, Nampa, ID - Student (graduated); Certified MIG, TIG, Stick 6010, 6013, 7018, Aluminium, Copper, PIPE to 45PSI; Dominic Cote - 918 S. Impressions Ct., Nampa, ID 83687; 208-***-****; Graduated from Tech School

2015-2013 R&M Steel Co., Caldwell, ID - Journeyman Structural Welder/Fabricator and Lineman (Aircraft Hangers); Dan (Foreman) -20595 Farmway Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607; Quit Under Protest - Pressured by Management to Make False/Illegal Claims, Lawsuit Ensued, Finding for M.G. by OSHA through Ada Co., ID Circuit Court, 2017

2016-2015 First Student, Inc., Boise, ID - School Bus Driver/PT; Linda - 465 E. Gowen Rd., Boise, ID 83716; 208-***-****

Seasonal Work (Contractual)Through 15'-16' Football Season

2017-2015 Pacific Metal Works, Inc., Caldwell, ID- Master Welder and Apprentice/Journeyman Machinist (General Fabrication); Jon - 15891 Gunfire Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607; 208-***-****; Graduated from College, Seeking College-Level Placement

2017-2011(full time), again 2017-2022 (part time) A.S. Fabrication & Metalworks, Council, ID - General Office Staff/PT and Journeyman/Master Welder PT/FT and Apprentice/Journeyman Machinist PT/FT (General Fabrication and Repair); CEO Walter Schunk(Deceased) - Former Address: 2230 Kilborne Ln., Mesa, ID; 208-***-****; **.******@****.***

2019-2017, again 2022-2024 Boise Independent School District, Boise, ID - Substitute Teacher; Coby Dennis - 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise, ID; 208-***-****; ****.******@************.***

2020-2019 COVID Epidemic, Received Federal Unemployment

2021-2020 Unable to work due to COVID-19 medical issues

2022-2021 Walmart, Boise, ID - Customer Service Representative (Seasonal); David - 7319 W. State St., Garden City, ID; 208-***-****

2023-2022 Home Depot, Eagle, ID - Customer Service Desk Attendant; Brian - 2808 E. State St., Eagle, ID; 208-***-****

Mar. 2025 - Nov. 2024 Albertsons, Eagle, ID - Deli Worker; Patrick S. - 250 S Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID; 208-***-****

Mar. 2026 - Mar. 2025 Allied Universal Security, Boise, ID - Security Officer (unarmed) at Micron; D’Andre Mishler - 5800 Federal Way, Boise, ID; 208-***-****; 1 yr. Contract Ended / $21.50 per hr FT

Description: Licensed professional responsible for protecting & maintaining the security of the Boise, ID Micron facility, maintaining a safe & secure environment for the Micron employees, continually monitoring the premises & maintaining a secure perimeter, & deterring crime & industrial espionage through visibility & surveillance. Licensed Security Guard, Licensed HAZMAT First Responder, First Aid & CPR certifications.

●Personal History:

Siblings - 1 Brother (51yrs), Dr. Mark A. Gilbertson, Bio. Prof., U. of VA; 1 Sister (1982, deceased at 19yrs, in N. CA), Jodie R. Gilbertson; 1 Half-Sister (66yrs), Karie-Lee Gilbertson-Sutton, Detroit, MI

Father, Lloyd C. Gilbertson-83 yrs (bo. Michigan State), Master's Engineering, M.I.T.; 27 yrs, US Naval Intelligence (Ret.); 15 yrs, Deputy Sheriff, St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Dept. (Ret.)

Mother, Dr. Bonnie L. Smalley-Gilbertson-85 yrs (bo. Washington State), Doctorate Child Psychology - Nova S.E. Univ.; 20 yrs, Charles Co., MD, Guidance School Counsellor (Ret.); 9 yrs University Professor, Gaiko-Tandai Univ., Tokyo, Japan (Ret.)

Born - 52yrs, Aug. 1973, Pazzuoli-Napoli, Italia: US Naval Base, Naples, Italy; Dual Citizenship, Italian and US

1974- Moved to Lemoore, CA, US Naval Air Test Center - Attended DOD Elementary School (1978-1979)

1975 - Brother, Mark A. Gilbertson, born

1980- Moved to Yokosuka, Japan, US Naval Base - Attended DOD Elementary School (1980)

1981- Moved to Shonan-Takatore/ Yokohama, Japan - Attended Hachima Primary Academy (Local), Japanese-speaking School (1981-1983), Taketa, Japan

1982- Sister, Jodie R. Gilbertson (19 yrs), Died in N. California, US 1982

1983- Moved from Japan to Honolulu, Hawaii, US Naval Base - Attended DOD Elementary School, Honolulu, HI (1983-1984)

1984- Moved to East Meadow, NY, US Naval Reserve Housing - Attended St. Raphael's Catholic School, E.M., NY (1984-1986)

1986- Moved to 21963 Rosewood Terr., Lexington Park, MD, US Naval Air Test Center - Attended Esperanza Middle School, California, MD (1986-1989), then Great Mills H.S., Great Mills, MD (1989-1992)

1992- Graduated High School, Great Mills HS, Great Mills, MD (2.97 GPA)

1994-1996 - Moved to 4945 Lincoln Way, Oakland, CA and then 1343 Telegraph Ave., San Francisco, CA

1996- Moved back to Lexington Park, MD

1998- Married Rachel D. Behling (born 1979)

1999- Moved to 944 Main St. Apt. 1010, Mesa, AZ (Dec. 12, 1999)

Birth of 1st Child, Tara A. (Aug. 27, 1999) in Leonardtown, MD

2000- Moved to 380 Phelps Dr. Apt. 284, Apache Junction, AZ

Birth of 2nd Child, Jodie R. (Nov. 10, 2000), in Mesa, AZ

2001- Divorced Rachel D Behling-Gilbertson

Awarded Full Custody of the 2 Children

2003- Moved to 275 Juniper Way, Gilbert, AZ

Birth of 3rd Child, Cheyenne T. (May 13, 2004), in Mesa, AZ

2005- Moved to 3110 Cherry Ln Apt. C, Boise, ID

Remarried Ex-Wife, 714 34th St., Boise, ID (Aug. 20, 2005)

Birth of 4th Child, Athena M., 8021 Prince Dr., Boise, ID (Dec. 14, 2005), in Boise, ID

2007- Birth of 5th and Final Child, Isabella M., 8021 Prince Dr., Boise, ID (Jun. 12, 2006), in Boise, ID

2011- 2nd Divorce (Jul. 20, finalized Sep. 20)

Ex Moved to Alabama (July 2012); Ex Left Children in Father's Sole Care, No Contact Since, mandatory child-support until Jun. 2025)

2012- Moved to 784 Fruitwood Pl, Eagle, ID

2012-2013 Attended Pro-Weld Welding and Metal Fabrication School

2014- Moved to 5872 N. Cobbler Ln., Boise, ID (Address Later Changed by USPS to 5900 N. Cobbler Ln.)

2017- Graduated from College with a BA in History from BSU (3.2 GPA in the Field)

●Classes Taken in College (Alphabetical):

ANTH 101 Physical Anthropology, Spr. 09 - A 3cr

ANTH 102 Cultural Anthropology, Spr. 08 - B 3cr

ANTH 103 Intro to Archaeology, Fall 07 - A 3cr

ANTH 200 Kinship, Soc. Org, & Networks, Spr. 09 - B 3cr

ANTH 201 Hist & Theory in Anthropology, Fall 08 - C 3cr

ANTH 216 Magic, Witchcraft, & Religion, Sum 11 - B 3cr

ANTH 312 Prehistory of N America, Fall 09 - A 3cr

ANTH 402 Geoarchaeology, Spr. 10 - B 3cr

ANTH 414 Quaternary Palaeontology, Fall 10 - C 3cr

ARTHIST 101 Survey of Western Art 1, Fall 09 - B 3cr

BIOL 100 Concepts of Biology, Sum 11 - C 3cr

CHIN 101 Elementary Mandarin 1, Sum 10 - A 4cr

CJ 200XF General Elective, Fall 07 Transfer - A 3cr

CJ 321 Criminal Law, Fall 07 Transfer - A 3cr

ENG 101 English Composition, Fall 07 - A 3cr

ENG 102 English Composition, Fall 07 Transfer - A 3cr

ENG 202 Technical Writing, Spr. 10 - B 3cr

ENG 257 Western World Literature, Spr. 10 - B 3cr

ENG 275 Intro to Literary Studies, Fall 07 - B 3cr

GEOS 100 Fundamentals of Geology, Fall 09 - C 4cr

GERM 101 Elementary German I, Fall 08 - D 4cr

HIST 101 Hist of Western Civ, Fall 07 Transfer - B 3cr

HIST 102 Hist of Western Civ, Fall 07 - B 3cr

HIST 111 US History, Spr. 08 - A 3cr

HIST 112 US History, Spr. 08 - C 3cr

HIST 121 Eastern Civs, Spr. 09 - B 3cr

HIST 253 Medieval Islamic History, Fall 16 - A 3cr

HIST 291 Intro to Study of History, Spr. 08 - A 3cr

HIST 294 Survey (Japanese Anime Films), Sum 10 - P 1cr

HIST 294 Survey (Golden Age of Japanese Cinema, 1950-1970), Sum 10 - P 1cr

HIST 306 Pop Religion & Culture in Europe, Fall 11 - C 3cr

HIST 317 Europe in War & Revolution, Spr. 16 - B 3cr

HIST 334 Civil War & Reconstruction, Sum 17 - A 3cr

HIST 338 Diplomatic History of the US, Fall 11 - C 3cr

HIST 373 History of Modern China, Fall 16 - C 3cr

HIST 380 Colloquium in European History (Ancient Religions), Fall 11 - B 3cr

HIST 381 Colloquium in History of Americas (Framing the US Constitution), Sum 16 - A 3cr

HIST 382 Themes in Non-Western History (Animals in History), Fall 16 - A 3cr

HIST 494 Workshop (Basque History of the World), Fall 11 - P 1cr

HIST 498 Senior Research Seminar, Fall 11 - B+ 3cr

MATH 25 Basic Algebra, Fall 07 Transfer- C 3cr

MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra, Spr. 10 - F 0cr

MATH 124 Intro to Mathematical Thought, Fall 09 - B 3cr

PHIL 101 Intro to Western Philosophy, Fall 07 Transfer - B 3cr

PHIL 231 Philosophy of Religion, Fall 07 Transfer - A 3cr

POLS 101 American National Government, Spr. 08 - B+ 3cr

POLS 102 State & Local Government, Spr. 09 - C 3cr

PSYC 101 General Psychology, Fall 07 Transfer - B 3cr

SOC 101 Intro to Sociology, Spr. 09 - B 3cr

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I, Fall 16 - C 3cr

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II, Spr. 17 - C 3cr

52 Classes (3.26 GPA)

●Awards & Certifications:

•1982 Blue Belt, Judo

•1989 Brown Belt, Taekwondo

•1990 Black Belt, Akido Karate

•1998 BG&E Security Sharpshooting Award 0.93% Accuracy, 9mil, MP-5; BG&E Emergency First Responder Certification

•1998-2003 Current EMT Certifications (through BG&E)

•1999 Wilderness Survival Training

• 2004 Black Sash, Northern Style Wu Shu

• 2005 Black Sash, Chuan Fa Style Kung Fu

• 2012 NW Regional Master's Welding Certifications (2 yrs) for MIG, TIG, Stick, PIPE (to 45 psi), Copper, Aluminum

• 2015-2017 Valid Idaho Commercial Driver's License (B Class, Passenger End., Airbrakes)

• 2025 AUS Certifications for CPR & 1st Aid (2 yrs)

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