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Matthew Cheruiyot

Ellicott City,MD

Summary

Innovative professional with a proven track record of driving engagement through creative strategies. Expert in developing and implementing successful campaigns to maximize social media traffic. Skilled in crafting compelling content using tools like Canva, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Work History

Urban Planning Intern

Howard County Government Department of Zoning & Planning
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Adapting inner policy of Department of Zoning and Planning towards youth-facing audiences who want to engage in Zoning and Planning.
  • Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff with attracting younger planning enthusiasts.

Committee Chair of DEI and Civic Engagement

Howard County Government
Columbia, Maryland
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Wellness Center Assistant

Howard Community College
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Utilized Canva to create compelling wellness narratives to be pushed to the Howard Community College community.
  • Put together and distributed 2 media kits and other materials.
  • Strategized and developed 2 forms of video content and 4 infographics for Wellness Center social media publications monthly.
  • Managed and created content for company social media outlets.
  • Collaborated with others to support student independence, empowerment, and learning.

Dragon Leadership Program

Howard Community College
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Be able to Identify personal values, leadership styles, and goals
  • Build and market leadership experience to future employers and college institutions
  • Build connections with other dragon leaders.

Student Government Representative

Howard Community College
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Ensure communications to student body happen efficiently and ensure that this information is accurate
  • Created and hosted first-ever Maryland Community College homecoming for over 300 students from scratch.
  • Polled student body and addressed common concerns using electronic media tools on bi-weekly basis.
  • Devised action plans for solving problems with school operation and leadership.
  • Coordinated school functions to host local businesses at college events.
  • Devised action plans for solving problems with school operations and leadership

Student Advocate

Howard Community College
02.2023 - 02.2023
  • Students from Maryland's 16 community colleges gather each year at the Maryland State Capitol for Student Advocacy Day, where they meet with legislators and advocate for their support of community colleges
  • We are chosen from a group of the greater Howard Community College students.

Public History Internship

UMBC
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Work directly with local historical institutions to collect, analyze, and share data to contribute to public history projects
  • Translate historical scholarship for a general audience and put historical content in the service of the Catonsville community.
  • Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in updating UMBC archives.

Sales Associate

American Eagle Outfitters
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.

Crew Member

Chick-fil-A
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Team members tasks include stocking, bagging food, taking orders from customers, and assisting any staff member in any position.

Youth Mentor

AlphaAchievers
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Mentored kids in a local elementary school for 2 years
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Introduced students to positive and creative outlets such as drawing and poetry.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Howard County Community College
Columbia, MD
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Howard High School
Ellicott City, MD
06.2021

Skills

  • Canva
  • Time Management
  • People Person
  • People Management
  • Mentoring
  • Organizational Skills
  • Behavior Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Writing Skills
  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Bilingual
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking

Timeline

Committee Chair of DEI and Civic Engagement

Howard County Government
08.2023 - 08.2024

Wellness Center Assistant

Howard Community College
08.2023 - 05.2024

Urban Planning Intern

Howard County Government Department of Zoning & Planning
07.2023 - 08.2023

Student Advocate

Howard Community College
02.2023 - 02.2023

Dragon Leadership Program

Howard Community College
07.2022 - 05.2023

Student Government Representative

Howard Community College
07.2022 - 05.2023

Public History Internship

UMBC
06.2022 - 07.2022

Sales Associate

American Eagle Outfitters
07.2021 - 05.2022

Crew Member

Chick-fil-A
09.2020 - 07.2021

Youth Mentor

AlphaAchievers
11.2018 - 05.2021

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Howard County Community College

High School Diploma -

Howard High School

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