Matt Cohen
Leominster,MA
Summary
Intellectually ambitious, organized, and dependable worker. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Jewish Community Center
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Supported swim lesson instructors in providing quality instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Farm Laborer
Gove Farm
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift truck.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Collaborated with migrant workers, and learned about their respective cultures.
- Expedited harvest process by utilizing efficient picking techniques to maximize productivity during peak seasons.
- Promoted and sold crops, livestock and other farm products to customers.
- Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors and wheelbarrows.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
Landscaping Laborer
Longview
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
Regional Mazir/Gizbor
BBYO
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Nonprofit organization
- Lead thousands in promoting one of the largest international Jewish youth movements in the world.
- Promoted fraternity among Jewish youth
- Elected head of marketing and fundraising for two terms.
- Facilitated the success of my chapter counterparts by meeting with them often and giving them helpful strategies to improve their chapter
- Collaborated with International counterparts
- Achieved regional growth by developing and implementing strategic marketing and fundraising plans.
- Attended multiple Leadership Training camps.
- Reduced costs by analyzing budgets, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing training and skill development opportunities.
- Increased member satisfaction with effective problem resolution and proactive communication.
- Held fundraisers, identifying new business opportunities and expanded market presence.
School Committee Representative
MA Association Of Student Representatives
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Collborated with my cities mayor as well as the Leominster Public Schools elected School Committee.
- Elected by the student body to represent them on the cities School Committee
- Pursued student input by organizing and facilitating public forums.
- Collaborated with student organizations.
- Enhanced committee efficiency by streamlining meeting agendas and optimizing decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans, setting a clear direction for the organization''s future growth.
- Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.
- Evaluated progress towards established objectives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
- Facilitated open communication among committee members, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect.
- Championed innovative solutions to complex problems, promoting a culture of continuous learning within the committee.
- Spearheaded policy revisions by thoroughly analyzing existing guidelines and proposing improvements based on best practices.
- Maintained detailed documentation of committee meetings and decisions to ensure accountability within the group.
Boys State - Secretary of State
American Legion
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Massachusetts Boys State is designed to teach democratic values, improve knowledge of government and encourage citizen involvement through an intensive week-long program that immerses students in grass roots democracy.
- Boys State is seven days long. During which students create and manage their own municipalities and work to understand how our government functions.
- Increased voter support by developing and implementing strategic political campaigns.
- Advocated for constituents'' needs by drafting and supporting legislation that addressed key issues.
- Enhanced public image with consistent messaging, speeches, and appearances at various functions.
- Collaborated with fellow lawmakers to develop bipartisan solutions for pressing concerns.
- Championed impactful legislation by collaborating with subject matter experts and gathering necessary data to support policy proposals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA06.2027
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Creative thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Supervision and leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ethical decision-making
- Training and Mentoring
- Time management
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Awarded Boys State American Legion Medal
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Hobbies
- Drummer
- Guitarist
- Songwriter
- Athlete
Timeline
School Committee Representative
MA Association Of Student Representatives
09.2022 - 06.2023
Landscaping Laborer
Longview
06.2022 - 09.2023
Boys State - Secretary of State
American Legion
05.2022 - 06.2022
Lifeguard
Jewish Community Center
06.2021 - 09.2023
Regional Mazir/Gizbor
BBYO
09.2020 - 06.2022
Farm Laborer
Gove Farm
06.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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