Matthew Buresh
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader and problem-solver with a proven track record in creative planning and community service, notably with Heartfire Missions. Excelled in project oversight and relationship building, achieving a perfect 100% rating on eBay and leading successful fundraising initiatives. Demonstrates exceptional independent thinking and team collaboration skills, ensuring impactful outcomes in diverse roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
HEARTFIRE Missions
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Specialized in developing medical inventory management.
- Independently tasked with organizing a medical inventory of over 5,000 medical items.
- Creatively developed an efficient system to deposit and withdraw medical items into an online cloud system.
- Worked with the company 'BOXHERO' to arrange a partnership between them and Heartfire.
- Ongoing work in organizing an overseas medical mission trip.
Member
International Christian Fellowship
Fort Worth, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Connect international students with domestic students.
- Participate in collaboration events with TCU Young Life and Amazing Vietnam.
- Build relationships with peers of different cultural backgrounds.
- Help host international cultural dinners at University Baptist Church.
Member
Chemistry Club - TCU
Fort Worth, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated community outreach programs to promote membership growth.
- Collaborated with peers to organize service projects.
- Built relationships with like-minded students who have identical career goals.
- Currently, I am participating in ongoing sessions.
Board Member
Exodus Retreat
Fort Worth, TX
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Tasked with organizing a September weekend retreat for TCU freshmen and first-year students.
- Currently partnering with TCU alumni for support, prayer, and donations.
- Collaborate with other board members to develop fundraising efforts, while improving teamwork skills.
- Coordinate with retreat camp (Latham Springs).
- Connect with 5 local church ministries, enhancing outreach skills.
- The main priority is to ensure first-year students have the opportunity to hear from local Fort Worth churches, and to find fellowship with other campers.
Small Business Owner
Self Employed Web
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed business plans and strategies to grow small business.
- Photographed products for sale and posted pictures online to increase visibility and showcase current product availability.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Promoted exceptional customer experience through strong interpersonal skills and prompt issue resolution.
- Perfect 100% rating on eBay (100+ transactions).
- Over $4,000 in sales in month 1.
- Store name: desert_toys (located on eBay).
Physician Shadow
Honor Healthcare Group
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Participated in rounds with medical team members, observing procedures such as physical exams and diagnostic tests.
- Explained potential prognoses of diseases or traumatic conditions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Familiarized myself with basic medical terminology used by physicians during consultations and examinations.
- Discussed histories and current symptoms or complaints with every patient.
- Observed physician-patient interactions, noting communication techniques and bedside manner.
- Explored issues surrounding ethical decision making when treating patients with difficult or life-threatening conditions.
- Shadowed Dr. Andrew Buresh (Oncology, Hematology) at Honor Health Thompson Peak.
- Shadowed Dr. Matthew Hummel (Family Medicine) at MDVIP Arizona, Fountain Hills.
- Shadowed Dr. Cory Nelson (Orthopedic Surgeon) at OrthoArizona, North Pima.
- Accounted over 150 hours of shadowing.
Student
Study Abroad in Europe
Rome, Italy
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed cultural competency.
- Adapted to different societal expectations.
- Built relationships with local people.
- Worked with peers to develop a thorough class lecture on aquatic disease in the context of Rome, Italy.
- Acquired knowledge of the Italian healthcare system and the history of Italian medicine and medical inventions.
Volunteer
Young Life Molokai
Molokai, HI
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with Molokai Baptist Church to restore the church grounds.
- Developed relationships with locals.
- Sought to aid wherever help was necessary in the town.
- Led a basketball clinic for local island children.
- Rebuilt a greenhouse from the ground up.
Basketball Player
Scottsdale Christian Academy
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Maintained eligibility requirements to keep team position.
- Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
- Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
- Followed rigorous practice schedule, maintained dress requirements and always contributed to team improvements.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities by motivating teammates during practice sessions.
- Acted with sportsmanship and respect toward referees and opposing players.
- Studied competitors to understand different strategies and gain important advantages.
- Participated in community service projects related to basketball.
- I developed close relationships with all my teammates and coaches.
- Three years of varsity-level play.
- Back-to-back state championships, junior and senior year.
- Finished 4th ranked out of all Arizona high school basketball programs in the 2020-2021 season.
Basketball Camp Coach
Scottsdale Christian Academy - Official School Sponsored
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Managed parent inquiries about their child's progress at camp in a professional manner.
- Designed and executed off-season training programs to maintain player fitness and skill levels.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Utilized technology and software for game analysis, strategy development, and player feedback.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members to maintain a cohesive unit.
- Motivated players with positive reinforcement while emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve success.
Volunteer
Desert Mountain Church
Pismo Beach, CA
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Repainted children's center in the church.
- Hosted a children's carnival for local families in lower income communities.
- Worked at a food pantry to distribute nutritional items to the needy.
- Distributed food among the homeless population.
- Worked with families to address their needs.
Volunteer
Score International
Eutaw, AL
03.2019 - 03.2019
- I led a basketball camp at a local high school.
- Repainted and refurbished local houses and playgrounds.
- Held a cookout for low income neighborhoods and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05-2026
Skills
- Fundraising
- Creative Planning
- Community service
- Leadership qualities
- Relationship building
- Independent thinking
- Team collaboration
- Project oversight
- Client relations strength
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Prioritize my Christian faith above all
- Express creative side through LEGO building
- Enjoy traveling and experience new cultures and food
Accomplishments
- Scottsdale Christian Academy Bible department senior award
- National Honor Society
- National Spanish Honor Society
- Twice Character Team Award (High School Basketball; as Selected by my Teammates and Coaches)
- Honors High School Diploma
- TCU Dean's Scholarship
- Selected to become an Exodus counselor twice (Over 150+ applicants)
- Selected to become an Exodus Board Member
- Accepted into TCU honors college
- Gaining an A and high B in General Chemistry 2 and Biochemistry 1 respectively
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Board Member
Exodus Retreat
10.2024 - 09.2025
Volunteer
HEARTFIRE Missions
06.2024 - Current
Small Business Owner
Self Employed Web
05.2024 - 08.2024
Member
International Christian Fellowship
11.2023 - Current
Member
Chemistry Club - TCU
09.2023 - Current
Physician Shadow
Honor Healthcare Group
06.2023 - 08.2024
Student
Study Abroad in Europe
05.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Young Life Molokai
03.2022 - 03.2022
Basketball Camp Coach
Scottsdale Christian Academy - Official School Sponsored
05.2021 - 07.2021
Volunteer
Desert Mountain Church
03.2020 - 03.2020
Basketball Player
Scottsdale Christian Academy
10.2019 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Score International
03.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Christian University
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