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Matthew Riggs

Danbury,CT

Summary

Dedicated Environmental Science graduate pursuing a job in Environmental Project management. Passionate about preserving the environment and engaging with companies who embody sustainability and efficient methods of business. With experience in many different job fields, strong communication and leadership skills have been developed. Proven success in adjusting to different assigned tasks and going above and beyond what is initially asked.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

PacSun Sales Associate

Pacific Sunwear Of California Inc
Danbury, CT
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Associate, helping customers make informed fashion decisions and locate desired items. Worked with other team members to keep the store clean and organized.

Garden Shop Worker, Grocery Bagger

Stew Leonard's
Danbury, CT
01.2019 - 10.2023
  • Assisted customers with finding suitable christmas trees as well as tying and bagging their chosen trees
  • Worked as a grocery bagger and cashier assistant on several occasions.
  • Worked in the parking lot; retrieving shopping carts and helping customers load items into their vehicle

Garden Associate

Hollandia Gardens
Danbury, CT
05.2022 - Current
  • Handled plant deliveries to the homes of customers in the area
  • Assisted customers in locating various plants and items around the store
  • Composted expired materials and plants in order to promote sustainability and keep the nursery eco-friendly

Camp Counselor

Newtown Youth Association
Newtown, CT
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in various basketball drills with young campers
  • Refereed basketball games and helped to create a learning environment among the campers

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Science

Grad School
Tampa, FL
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05.2025

Immaculate High School
Danbury
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office as well as other computer appliances
  • Leadership Skills
  • People Skills
  • Time Management
  • Proficient in Data analysis appliances and GIS mapping software

Additional Information

  • Awarded 'Most Improved Academic Student' in 2021 at Immaculate High School
  • 3.5 GPA in University of Tampa's Environmental Science program
  • Officer of Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots organization and Environmental Protection Coalition at University of Tampa
  • Volunteer work associated with the clubs includes beach cleanups, organizing of sustainable markets on the campus of the University.
  • Volunteer work for 'Food Recovery Network'. Fosters sustainability by taking leftover food from the University Dining hall and bringing it to the 'Rainbow of Kids Academy'. Young students are given a meal from our dining hall and we teach them about sustainable practices among other things.

Timeline

PacSun Sales Associate

Pacific Sunwear Of California Inc
06.2022 - 08.2022

Garden Associate

Hollandia Gardens
05.2022 - Current

Camp Counselor

Newtown Youth Association
06.2021 - 08.2024

Garden Shop Worker, Grocery Bagger

Stew Leonard's
01.2019 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Environmental Science

Grad School

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Tampa

Immaculate High School

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Suffolk University
Matthew Riggs