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Matthew Maramasaka

Matthew Maramasaka

Wilmington,United States

Summary

working hard everyday to create sustainable agriculture in Zimbabwe (Africa). Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently and to spread love making it splash every time, to everyone, and everywhere to accomplish measurable impact.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secretary of Agronomy Club

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
10.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
  • Provided administrative support to the Office Manager and other staff members.
  • Used voice recorder or notepad to compose and transcribe meeting minutes.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing.

Treasury for the First Gern Organization

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
10.2024 - Current
  • Actively participated on various committees within the organization providing guidance when necessary.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
  • Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.

Mathematics Tutor

Wilmington College
Wilmington , OH
08.2024 - Current
  • Designed individual tutoring plans for students of different levels.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
  • Facilitated group discussions on mathematical education and applied feedback to individualized lesson plans.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet the diverse learning styles of each student.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans whenever possible to promote innovative approaches towards learning mathematics concepts.
  • Taught students how to study, take notes, and complete test questions.
  • Increased student test scores.
  • Communicated student progress to parents and teachers through written progress reports and direct conversations.
  • Advocated for specific students to teachers and school boards to boost student success.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for students who needed extra assistance with mathematics topics.

Peer Navigator

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
05.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated support groups for individuals facing similar challenges.
  • Served as a role model demonstrating healthy coping strategies.
  • Engaged in outreach activities within the community to promote the program's services.
  • Assisted in developing individualized action plans to assist with problem-solving and goal-setting.
  • Educated students on resources and services available, such as housing, healthcare, mental health counseling, and job training.
  • Provided crisis intervention when needed.
  • Attended staff meetings and trainings as required by the organization.
  • Helped new students move in with their parents.
  • Assisted with creating fun events for students during orientation.

Vice President of the International Club

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
01.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated a culture of collaboration among department heads to facilitate cross-functional project execution.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
  • Organized special trips for international students, such as going to museums.
  • Identified the needs of students promptly and efficiently.
  • I assisted in holding events, like International Food Day.

WAVE Research Fellow

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
10.2023 - Current
  • Agricultural runoff and pollution can negatively impact waterways. Chemical and bacterial testing offer a snapshot of stream quality, which is important during rapid changes in water conditions. Biological monitoring of macroinvertebrate diversity provides additional information about longer-term stream health. This study aims to utilize chemical and biological assessments of waterways to determine the most effective buffer crop to plant at field edges after harvest. Water quality will be evaluated upstream and downstream of six mono-crop fields in Clinton County, OH, before and after buffer crop planting. Water quality will continue to be monitored to determine the impact of each buffer crop on the long-term quality of stream health, and to optimize stream mitigation from agricultural runoff.
  • Collaborated with other researchers to develop new approaches for analyzing data collected during fieldwork.
  • Created databases and documents to organize research materials.
  • I definitely learned teamwork and working with others.
  • Analyzed large datasets using statistical software to validate research hypotheses.

Treasurer for the Internationally

Wilmington College
Wilmington , OH
10.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed financial data to identify potential areas of cost savings.

Peer Mentor

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided referrals to campus support services as needed.
  • Acted as a liaison between my mentees and academic staff to address concerns and facilitate solutions.
  • Organized activities designed to build self-esteem, promote team building and foster creativity among participants.
  • Guided mentees in setting realistic academic and personal goals. This was easier for me since I was talking from experience.
  • Attended meetings and trainings to optimize professional development.
  • Promoted skill building to support activities of daily living.
  • Facilitated weekly mentoring sessions to support mentees' academic and personal development.
  • Encouraged positive study habits and self-motivation among mentee group.
  • Planned service activities to promote community interaction. We usually served and volunteered at Sugar-Tree Ministries.
  • Counseled students on how to handle difficult situations such as bullying or harassment.
  • My mentees are all from Africa away from home so I did everything in my power to provide a home for them on campus.

Resident Assistant

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
03.2023 - Current
  • Served as an information resource for residents regarding campus services.
  • Facilitated team building exercises among roommates or suitemates to foster a sense of community within the residence hall.
  • Assisted in the enforcement of residence hall policies to ensure a safe and respectful community.
  • Served as positive role model for diverse group of individuals.
  • Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
  • Monitored assigned areas for cleanliness and security purposes.
  • Facilitated weekly floor meetings to foster community and communicate policy updates.
  • Collaborated with counselors to develop counseling programs that addressed student needs.
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Organized monthly social and educational programs to enhance resident engagement.
  • Implemented educational programs focusing on personal development topics such as study skills, time management, stress management.
  • Compiled residents' daily activities and quantities of supplies used to prepare reports
  • Communicated with staff to resolve problems with individual students.
  • Responded and assisted with diverse needs of residents on wing.
  • Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall. For example when students fainted.
  • Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
  • Conducted weekly floor meetings to discuss safety protocols, campus resources, and upcoming events.
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred in the residence hall.
  • Educated residents on university policies and procedures related to residential living.
  • Coordinated student events such as movie nights, game nights, and other social activities.
  • Provided conflict resolution and mediation between residents to maintain a positive living environment.
  • Collaborated with Resident Directors on programming initiatives for the residence hall.
  • Created a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents, celebrating diversity and promoting equity.

Help Desk Technician

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
01.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed system logs to detect potential issues with computer systems mostly for students and faculty.
  • Documented all customer interactions and resolutions in the ticketing system for future reference and reporting.
  • Developed and maintained strong relations with students and faculty to meet quality expectations.
  • Collaborated with IT team members to identify system requirements and resolve problems.
  • Created user accounts, maintained system documentation, tested and evaluated new technology.
  • Created new accounts, reset passwords, and configured access to servers and file management software for users.
  • Developed and delivered training sessions to customers on how to use products more effectively.
  • Assisted customers with various types of technical issues via email, live chat, and telephone.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Handled customer service issues by providing guidance or escalating for advanced support.
  • Served as first point of contact for incoming technical service calls and emails.
  • Monitored performance and maintained systems according to requirements.
  • Collaborated with the technical team to discuss recurring customer issues and develop long-term solutions.
  • Walked customers through common phone hardware and software configurations to maximize service functionality.
  • Analyzed support tickets to identify trends and recommend product improvements to the development team.
  • Identified recurring technical issues and provided solutions to prevent future incidents.
  • Guided students through step-by-step solutions clearly and concisely.
  • Maintained records, logs, and lifecycle documentation of work requests.
  • Resolved network connectivity issues.
  • Assisted customers with password resets, account unlocks, and security settings adjustments.

Regenerative Agriculture Intern

Agricultura Research Trust (ART) Farm and APT
Harare, Zimbabwe
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in the planting and harvesting of various crops. I got to learn about regenerative agriculture.
  • Collaborated with farmers to identify areas needing improvement in their operations. We had several plots where we planted wheat under regenerative agriculture.
  • Participated in conferences or workshops related to agriculture topics.
  • Organized field days for farmers to learn about new technologies or techniques used in the industry.
  • Inspected farms for compliance with local regulations regarding pesticide use and storage.
  • Analyzed results from field experiments to determine best practices for production processes.
  • Examined livestock for signs of injury and disease. I also participated in livestock (especially cattle) dipping every Friday. I also learned about cattle castration.
  • Conducted research on various agricultural techniques.
  • Managed irrigation systems to ensure adequate water distribution.
  • Sprayed chemicals with self-propelled sprayer on plants and harvest crops.
  • Assisted in developing plans for fertilization and weed control programs.
  • Developed educational materials about sustainable farming methods for public use.
  • Implemented agronomic strategies to optimize crop yield and quality while minimizing costs.

Conference Speaker

11th International Conference of Museums for Peace
Uppsala, Sweden
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with event organizers to align presentation topics with audience interests.
  • Collaborated closely with other speakers in order to create an integrated program that would maximize value for attendees.
  • Organized and facilitated workshops on various topics related to the conference theme.
  • Conducted thorough research to ensure presentations were informative and up-to-date.
  • I talked about how museums can preserve peace for future generations

Conference Member

Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)
United States Of America, Washington DC
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • I was among the honors students from Wilmington College who advocated for Violent Interrupters in Washington DC. There were also hundreds of young adult advocates from around the United States who were present to bring about a clear and compelling message to Congress: interrupt violence by investing in programs to make our communities safer! We discussed the stories we were to bring to advocacy, practiced how to lobby, and learned about the policy ask: urging Congress to make our communities safer by dedicating at least $20 million in federal funding for violence interrupters in the FY2024 appropriations bill.
  • Engaged with attendees, creating a welcoming and positive event experience.
  • I learned how to lobby.

Volunteer

Homeless Shelter
Washington DC And Wilmington, OH
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities
  • Served food and cleaned the houses at SugarTree Ministries.

Intern

USAP Community School
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports
  • Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues
  • Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues
  • Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.

Education

High School Diploma -

USAP Community School
Zimbabwe
12.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Agronomy And Crop Science

Wilmington College

Skills

  • COMPUTER SKILLS
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Database, Internet)
  • Proficient with Social Media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
  • Volunteer Program Assistance
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Leading Patrols
  • Peer Mentor

Certification

  • High School Diploma at USAP Community School (Zimbabwe)
  • Duolingo English Test-proficiency (105)
  • Ordinary Level certificate at Odzi High School (Zimbabwe)

Languages

English (Professional Working) shona (Native or Bilingual)

Hobbies and Interests

  • DRAWING
  • THEATER LIVE PERFOMANCE
  • PAINTING
  • LISTENING TO MUSIC
  • VOLUNTEERING

Accomplishments

  • Peer Mentor
  • Elected Treasure of the International Club
  • Elected Community Service Chairperson for Tau Kappa Beta (TKB) fraternity
  • I have managed to stay on the Dean's list with GPAs of 3.9 and 4.0 respectively

Languages

shona
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Secretary of Agronomy Club

Wilmington College
10.2024 - Current

Treasury for the First Gern Organization

Wilmington College
10.2024 - Current

Mathematics Tutor

Wilmington College
08.2024 - Current

Regenerative Agriculture Intern

Agricultura Research Trust (ART) Farm and APT
06.2024 - 08.2024

Peer Navigator

Wilmington College
05.2024 - Current

Vice President of the International Club

Wilmington College
01.2024 - Current

WAVE Research Fellow

Wilmington College
10.2023 - Current

Treasurer for the Internationally

Wilmington College
10.2023 - Current

Peer Mentor

Wilmington College
08.2023 - Current

Conference Speaker

11th International Conference of Museums for Peace
08.2023 - 08.2023

Resident Assistant

Wilmington College
03.2023 - Current

Conference Member

Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)
03.2023 - 03.2023

Help Desk Technician

Wilmington College
01.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Homeless Shelter
12.2022 - 01.2023

Intern

USAP Community School
01.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

USAP Community School

Some College (No Degree) - Agronomy And Crop Science

Wilmington College

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