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Matthew Cook

Batesburg,SC

Summary

Driven by results, I excelled as a Small Group Leader at the US Army National Guard, enhancing group communication and inclusiveness. Leveraging skills in facilitation and Microsoft Office, I tailored educational content, significantly boosting participant engagement. My approach, blending assertiveness with cross-cultural sensitivity, led to measurable improvements in curriculum effectiveness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Small Group Leader

US Army National Guard
06.2015 - 04.2024
  • Served as a mentor figure within the small group setting, offering guidance on both academic and personal matters.
  • Managed diverse groups of individuals, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
  • Improved communication skills among group members through targeted icebreakers and team-building exercises.
  • Assessed participant needs at the beginning of each session, tailoring content accordingly for maximum engagement and relevance.
  • Implemented data-driven assessments to measure participant growth over time, identifying areas for improvement in the curriculum design process.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School
Greenwood, SC
05.1996

Skills

  • Inclusiveness
  • Assertiveness
  • Negotiation
  • Salesmanship
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Facilitation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

Common Facility Development Instructor Course

Small Group Instructor Training Course

Army Basic Instructor Badge

IT Networking and Cisco Routing Cert


Timeline

Small Group Leader

US Army National Guard
06.2015 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School
Matthew Cook