Matthew C.

Garvin
275 Eastland Road, Berea, OH 44017 | Cell: 330-907-5962 | Email: mgarvin@bgsu.edu | TPE #353
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in College Student Personnel
Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Bowling Green, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors

Expected May 2015

May 2013

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant for Baldwin Wallace University Office of Student Activities 8/13 Present
Advise 2 event planning student organizations
Assist in planning and facilitating of large scale programs for the campus community on
evenings and weekends both on and off campus
Assist 6 student leaders with board member accountability and conflict management
Develop and administer assessment of programs, student leaders, and learning outcomes
Collaborate with other offices such as Leadership Programs, Commuter Programs, and
International Student Services to create more holistic programs for student body
Hall Director for Baldwin Wallace University Office of Residence Life
8/13 Present
Supervise, train, and evaluate 8 resident assistants in a residence hall of over 200 students
Address issues of staff and student development, leadership, and conflict mediation
Build a strong, cohesive hall staff through intentional team building activities and emphasis on
an environment valuing support, respect and inclusion
Participate in on-call rotation serving as first responder in crisis management situations for six
residence halls approximately one week each month
Coordinate logistical operations for immediate area of responsibility, including opening,
closing, health and safety inspections, room inventory reports, and hall budget
Advise residents in dealing with personal concerns and refer resources when necessary
Develop community through intentional programming and rapport building with residents.
Assist with development and implementation of resident assistant recruitment efforts
Assist with teaching credit course for new RAs which introduces them to common issues,
resources, and support for their position
Orientation Coordinator for BGSU New Student Orientation
01/14 08/14
Developed purpose, goals, and format for Falcon Family Roundtable, a breakout discussion on
student and parent transitions with approximately 20 parents and guests each session
Recruited, trained, and supervised university staff members for Falcon Family Roundtable
Managed, developed, and sent weekly informational emails to incoming students and guests
Developed, implemented, and summarized new evaluation and assessment procedures for
orientation students and guests.
Worked with university Kids Camp to provide day care for children
Assisted in training, team building, and supervision of 25 student summer orientation staff
Actively problem solved throughout orientation days relating to assessment procedures,
student and guest concerns, and orientation leader performance.

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Orientation/Team Leader for The University of Akron
1/11 12/12
Worked and communicated consistently with other staff members throughout the orientation
program to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Assisted in evaluation and hiring of over 50 candidates for the orientation leader position
Assisted in to training, team building, and supervising incoming staff members
Counseled new orientation leaders in both professional and personal issues
Presented programs of information to groups of incoming first-year students and their guests
Received Team Leader of the Year award based on peer and supervisor reviews
Graduate Intern in Recreation Sports and Camps for Cleveland State University 8/14 12/14
Planned, marketed, and facilitated Homeschool Sport Days for groups of middle school
students
Modified rules and regulations and scheduled games for community sports programs
Planned activities and themes for students at day camps and summer camps
PRESENTATIONS & FACILITATION EXPERIENCE
Baldwin Wallace University (BW) RA Training Policy and Emergency Procedures
BW Residence Life Class Technology and the Resident Assistant
BW RA Training - Multicultural Competence: Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills
BGSU Orientation Leader Training Assessment Procedures
BGSU New Student Orientation Falcon Family Roundtable
BGSU New Student Orientation Falcon Family Roundtable Facilitator Training
BW Leadership Programs Giving and Receiving Feedback
BW Leadership Programs Students Work-Life Balance
BW First Year Seminar Conflict Management Workshop
BW RA Training How to Deal with Cyber Bullying

1/15
9/14
8/14
5/14
4/14 8/14
5/14
2/14
10/13
8/13
8/13

LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT

Off-Campus Representative for BGSU Student Development Association

Helped develop and facilitate Serving with Swipes: an avenue for
students to easily donate to local food bank from their meal plans
Served on Lead Akron Steering Committee and assisted staff in decision
making on leadership programming at the University of Akron

2014 Academic Year

2012 Academic Year
2011 Academic Year

VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

Advised Alternative Spring Break trips to Mississippi for Hurricane Relief

and Virginia for Appalachian Trail Maintenance
Volunteered as reader for Stop the Hate Essay Contest
Served at the phone for Summit County Suicide Hotline for over 240 hour
Recently volunteered at Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, Hot Meal Programs,
and Blood Drives

3/14 & 3/15

3/15
5/12 - 5/13