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Matthew Van Tassell

Matthew Van Tassell

Petaluma,CA

Summary

Experienced in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management. Collaborative approach to drive team performance and achieve company objectives. Proven track record of effectively managing resources and navigating complex challenges. Consistently delivers sustained growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Redwood Empire Dental Society
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.

Assistant Director

Redwood Empire Dental Society
01.2011 - 12.2023
  • Provide day to day engagement with the membership, their staff, and vendors
  • Prepare print and web-based publications utilizing in house access to desktop publishing software
  • Assist in broadcasting, camera work and audio controls for live and recorded educational programs
  • Maintain website, answer calls of the public and membership, and prepare mailings

General Manager

ThinkBiz LLC
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Used extensive computer knowledge to help build this business from the ground up as well as develop my graphic skills
  • Initially starting as a computer technician, moving up to be general manager
  • As such being responsible for all graphic design work, computer repair and customer service needs

Barista

Starbucks
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Customer service was the prime skill that carries over throughout my career
  • Building good relation with the customers and the staff remain forever in my skillset in addition to being able to make a great cup of coffee

Guard

Spartan Protection Services
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Provided security services at special events and patrolled construction projects
  • Managed up to ten other guards
  • Worked in concert with law enforcement
  • Prepared written reports

Education

general education, personal interest courses

Santa Rosa Junior College
01.2014

Skills

  • Command of the Full Adobe Suite
  • MS Office Suite
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • A Computer Technician
  • Net Computer Technician
  • Certified Lifeguard Instructor

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Summit Rank as a Venture Scout for outstanding accomplishments to Scouting.

Timeline

Executive Director

Redwood Empire Dental Society
01.2024 - 07.2024

Assistant Director

Redwood Empire Dental Society
01.2011 - 12.2023

General Manager

ThinkBiz LLC
01.2009 - 01.2011

Barista

Starbucks
01.2007 - 01.2009

Guard

Spartan Protection Services
01.2005 - 01.2007

general education, personal interest courses

Santa Rosa Junior College