Matthew Murray Culligan
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Reliable and motivated college student with experience in customer service, hospitality, leadership, and fitness. Strong communicator with a proven work ethic and ability to work well with others. Seeking a basic job where professionalism, teamwork, and responsibility are valued.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Town & Country Club
01.2024 - Current
- Serve members and guests in a fine-dining and event environment
- Maintain professionalism and attention to detail during high-volume shifts
- Coordinate with service and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Banquet Server
Jax Café
01.2024 - Current
- Provide professional banquet service for private events and large functions
- Deliver attentive customer service in formal dining settings
- Assist with event setup, breakdown, and guest accommodations
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Personal Trainer
Independent
01.2022 - Current
- Provided basic fitness training and workout guidance to clients
- Assisted clients with exercise form, routines, and goal setting
- Promoted consistency, motivation, and healthy habits
- Maintained a professional and supportive training environment
Founder / Owner
Culligan Brothers Lawn Services
06.2021 - Current
• Launched and managed a seasonal lawn care business
• Completed 2 jobs daily during May–August operating season
• Maintained service relationships with 40+ recurring clients
• Managed scheduling, logistics, and customer coordination
• Delivered reliable, high-quality residential lawn services
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Economics
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2027
High School -
Evergreen High School
Evergreen, CO05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork & Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Event & Banquet Service
- Fitness & Training Knowledge
- Reliable & Hardworking
- Time management
- Strong teamwork
- Food service
- Customer service
Affiliations
Sigma Alpha Epsilon – Minnesota Alpha Chapter
Head of Recruitment
University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, MN
2023 – Present
• Directed recruitment strategy for a 100+ member fraternity chapter
• Drove membership growth from 70 → 125 members (≈ 78% increase)
• Personally recruited 80+ members, contributing significantly to chapter expansion
• Planned and managed recruitment events, outreach initiatives, and engagement efforts
• Coordinated active member involvement and attendance
• Partnered with executive board to align recruitment with chapter goals
• Demonstrated leadership, persuasion, and organizational management
Student Leader
Evergreen, CO
2019 – 2022
• Recruited middle and high school students to participate in Young Life programs
• Served as a mentor and role model for student engagement and development
• Built strong relationships through leadership, encouragement, and support
• Facilitated involvement in events, meetings, and community activities
• Developed interpersonal communication and leadership skills
- Assisted with events, meetings, and community activities
COMMUNITY & SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Students of the Year (SoY) – Team Member
Denver, CO
Dec 2019
• Selected as a team member for the Students of the Year fundraising campaign (2020)
• Helped raise over $67,000 for blood cancer research and patient support
• Supported fundraising initiatives and donor outreach
• Participated in campaign and community engagement efforts
Timeline
Server
Town & Country Club
01.2024 - Current
Banquet Server
Jax Café
01.2024 - Current
Personal Trainer
Independent
01.2022 - Current
Founder / Owner
Culligan Brothers Lawn Services
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Economics
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
High School -
Evergreen High School