Colby Matlock
Millsboro,DE
Summary
Hello! My name is Colby Matlock and I am a recent undergrad graduate with a versatile skill set and a strong foundation in both academic and professional settings. My adaptability and analytical expertise enable me to excel in data-driven environments, while my technical knowledge and exceptional customer service skills allow me to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. I pride myself on being highly teachable and I am continuously seeking new opportunities to learn and grow. With a proven track record of success, I am a highly motivated and results-oriented individual, eager and ready to contribute my talents to a collaborative team and drive meaningful impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Snow Hill Elementary School
Snow Hill, MD
11.2021 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Campaign Field Director
Marilyn Lands Campaign
Huntsville
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and executed comprehensive campaign plans to motivate volunteers and increase voter turnout.
- Cultivated relationships with local political leaders and stakeholders to ensure successful campaigns.
- Analyzed polling data to identify target areas for canvassing efforts.
- Coordinated fundraising events to support campaign activities.
- Prepared detailed reports on the progress of field operations.
- Organized phone banking sessions to reach out to potential voters.
- Designed door-to-door canvassing strategies based on demographic data.
- Facilitated communication between the campaign staff and regional offices.
- Created engaging content for digital outreach initiatives such as email campaigns and social media posts.
- Monitored local news outlets for timely updates about relevant issues.
- Oversaw the implementation of voter registration drives.
- Advised candidates on effective messaging strategies for their districts.
- Developed grassroots organizing tactics tailored to specific constituencies.
- Filled campaign positions and defined all individual roles.
- Directed volunteer teams and made proactive changes to maximize effectiveness.
- Won Campaign
Bartender
Olive Garden
Huntsville, AL
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Policy School Fellowship
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
Dillard, GA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Constructed academic papers, reports, presentations and grants to assist research study efforts.
- Proposed and implemented research focused on independent schools.
- Synthesized large amounts of information to support research efforts.
- Discussed research summaries with project team to monitor progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to discuss research programs and methodologies to influence leading edge practices.
- Planned materials, resources and execution to adhere to budget.
- Managed confidential information to protect participants' personal data.
- Adhered to all regulatory standards and university regulations for reporting.
- Attended staff meetings on a monthly basis to collaborate on research results.
Gubernatorial Campaign Field Organizer
Wes Moore
Lanham, MD
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Devised grassroots campaigns to mobilize popular support for candidate and policies.
- Directed volunteer teams and made proactive changes to maximize effectiveness.
- Generated traditional media coverage for special events.
- Established specific policies and outlined stances in written statements.
- Worked with vendors to maintain strong relationships and negotiate contracts.
- Managed full-cycle voter outreach, early voting and election day operations, results tabulation and reporting procedures with discrepancies.
- Filled campaign positions and defined all individual roles.
- Built successful political coalitions to drive message to forefront.
- Fundraised and networked with party donors to meet monetary goals.
- Created and executed public and private donor events.
- Leveraged social media exposure to gain free and useful pushes directly with voters.
- Developed presentations and other materials to illustrate campaign performance for use in management meetings.
- Researched competitors' offerings to develop advertising campaigns that penetrated new markets.
- Trained and mentored newly hired employees to provide better grasp of job responsibilities and expectations.
- Represented company at conferences, trade shows and customer locations, answering questions about corporate products and services.
- Candidate won Maryland's democratic primary in my designated district by over 20%
- Candidate won overall election and is currently the Governor of Maryland
Library Student Assistant
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Organized and maintained detailed records on equipment use, materials logs and circulation activities.
- Aided patrons with use and access to technology, resources and materials.
- Maintained and updated records of current collection.
- Assisted library staff with clerical duties to help lighten workload.
Assistant Deli Manager
Weis
Millsboro, DE
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Prepared and placed meat cuts and products in display counter to catch shopper's eye and boost sales.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock, investigating discrepancies with manager.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
Oil Observer
Exxon Mobil
Greenwich, NJ
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Calibrated equipment and performed characterizations and qualifications to determine accurate results.
- Prepared buffers, reagents, stock solutions and other elements of chemical analysis as appropriate in support of operations by other laboratory analysts.
- Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared data research reports in compliance with operations and record-keeping standards.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Monitored packaging and storage of hazardous materials and waste to comply with laboratory, state and federal safety regulations.
- Formulated and tested product functionality to meet specified requirements and long-term success.
- Induced chemical reactions using mixtures and catalysts and recorded test results.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Pine Forge Academy
Pottstown, PA05.2018
Skills
- Volunteer Organization
- Community Outreach
- Event Planning
- Policy Development
- Data Gathering
- Effective Customer Upselling
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
- Chemical Handling
- Calibration Skills
- Report Writing
- Inventory Purchasing
- Good Work Ethic
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
- Advanced Research Techniques
- Quantitative Research
- Microsoft Office
- Generative AI
- Basic Computer Software Knowledge and C Coding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Campaign Field Director
Marilyn Lands Campaign
10.2023 - 02.2024
Bartender
Olive Garden
10.2022 - 05.2023
Policy School Fellowship
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Gubernatorial Campaign Field Organizer
Wes Moore
06.2022 - 09.2022
Substitute Teacher
Snow Hill Elementary School
11.2021 - Current
Library Student Assistant
Oakwood University
08.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Deli Manager
Weis
06.2018 - 12.2019
Oil Observer
Exxon Mobil
05.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy
Oakwood University
High School Diploma -
Pine Forge Academy
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