Matthew Cabrera
Chicago,IL
Summary
Presentable, professional, articulate, respectful. Solid work ethic. Good team player, dedicated to the success of the company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Intern
Winnetka Park District
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Marketed park district events such as concerts, talent shows, summer camps, basketball leagues and football leagues
- Planned and oversaw the execution of concerts in the park
- Assisted in organizing special events and activities, drawing more visitors to the park.
- Coordinated via email with various sponsors for the annual Fall Fest event while generating revenue.
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
Sigma Chi Fraternity
2021.08 - 2023.08
- Held leadership positions and planned various events for members months ahead of events
- Planned leadership retreat to transition into the new year
- Served on executive committee
- Advised on the creation of the quarterly budget
- Raised $27,000 for Chicago Public Schools.
Recreational Supervisor
Winnetka Park District
2014.06 - 2023.08
- Supervised and managed park district facilities, including roughly four acres of recreational turf and baseball diamonds, eight basketball courts and various other village properties
- Led sports summer camp activities for various ages over a period of nine years, while working alongside peers.
- Trained and supervised staff, fostering a positive work environment that promoted teamwork and efficiency.
- Established team rosters, scheduled leagues and tournaments and enforced rules and regulations of recreation and athletic programs.
- Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and field trips.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Social Media Marketer and Sales
Savanna Clothing Company
2019.11 - 2022.11
- Managed and Implemented social media to grow user base and brand awareness
- Strategized with other partners and executives to expand outreach by 50% yearly.
- Improved customer loyalty by implementing effective email marketing campaigns and personalized offers.
- Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
- Enhanced customer loyalty and satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues on social media platforms.
- Created content strategies for digital media.
Social Media Marketing
Digi Frontier
2022.06 - 2022.09
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Increased website traffic from social channels through effective call-to-action techniques in posts and captions.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Sports Communication - Commuincation
DePaul University
Chicago, IL11.2023
Skills
- Problem Solver
- Articulate
- Effective Communicator
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Community Relations
- Group Supervision
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- CPR Certified
Websites
Projects And Leadership
- Savanna Clothing Company, Chicago, IL, Partner, 11/2019-11/2022, Managed and Implemented social media to grow user base and brand awareness., Strategized with other partners and executives to expand outreach by 50% yearly
- Susan G. Komen Foundation, Glenview, IL, Volunteer, 10/2020-11/2022, Leveraged social media marketing to provide visibility and outreach to the foundation., Helped raise awareness for breast cancer while using social media.
- Sigma Chi Fraternity, Chicago, IL, 08/2021-08/2023, Held leadership positions and planned various events for members months ahead of events., Planned leadership retreat to transition into the new year., Served on executive committee., Advised on the creation of the quarterly budget., Raised $27,000 for Chicago Public Schools.
References
References available on request
Timeline
Recreation Intern
Winnetka Park District
2023.06 - 2023.09
Social Media Marketing
Digi Frontier
2022.06 - 2022.09
Sigma Chi Fraternity
2021.08 - 2023.08
Social Media Marketer and Sales
Savanna Clothing Company
2019.11 - 2022.11
Recreational Supervisor
Winnetka Park District
2014.06 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Science: Sports Communication - Commuincation
DePaul University
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