Matt Tanner

Experience

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  Peace Corps

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Youth Development Peace Corps Volunteer

  • Taught a combined 250 hours of ESL conversation and grammar classes within two elementary schools, a high school and an adult learning center in the community• Fostered relationships and partnerships with community and local government leaders to engineer the planning, construction and budget preparation and management of a $10,000 basketball court project • Organized and co-chaired Peace Corp Costa Rica’s first Diversity Committee, which created forums for PCVs/PCTs to express and celebrate their diversity, and provided resources on how to promote tolerance and diversity awareness in their respective communities• Developed and facilitated the “Hip-Hop and Poetry” workshop with 150 youth and adolescents, enabling them to express problems in the community or at home through song or spoken word.• Administered the “Art for Peace” workshop series with 75 elementary students, educating youth about the various forms of violence and methods for combating them.• Supported 40 orphaned and/or abused Costa Rican youth in two PANI (National Child Welfare Agency) shelters, through the incorporation of weekly projects, workshops and field trips Show less

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  Peace Corps

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Overseas Programming & Training Support (OPATS)

  • Developed three training sessions on Volunteer resiliency and support, as part of a Congressional initiative to standardize quality training for all Peace Corps volunteers and staff worldwide• Researched and evaluated Peace Corps Volunteers’ in-country support and training needs through the analysis and summarization of worldwide Annual Volunteer Surveys • Organized training materials for the development of an online, informational course for prospective volunteers

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  Courts for Kids

  May 2012 - Jun 2015

  Project Manager

  • Led service-learning trips to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Guatamala for 90+ students• Developed and delivered training sessions on civic engagement, diversity and cross-cultural adaptation• Worked closely with and establish relationships with Peace Corps Volunteers, host country governments,community leaders, and community members to ensure a collaborative and impactful project experience• Managed and reported on the team’s annual project budget ($9,000-$10,000)• Mediated team meetings to build unity, evaluate daily plans and support volunteers through difficulties Show less

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  Florida International University

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

  Assistant Director of Internships

  • Coached students and alumni on professional development, goal setting and networking • Founded and coordinated FIU’s “Are You Doing It Right?” campaign, which engaged with 500+ students about career preparedness. Data was collected and analyzed to inform future programming• Presenter at the 2015 Florida Association of Colleges & Employers Conference • Oversaw the Executive Protege Initiative program, a student organization across three campuses that provides professional development and networking opportunities • Created learning outcomes and built professional development workshops and presentations for students, alumni, employers, student groups and community partners• Awarded $65,000 Peace Corps grant to hire and supervise a Peace Corps strategic recruiter• Partnered with Career Services team to execute 10 annual career-focused events across 4 campuses, bringing out an average of 5,000+ students and 400+employers per academic year Show less

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  Peace Corps

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Vice President, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida

  Collaborated with Board of Directors to engage South Florida's diverse population of returned Peace Corps Volunteers, as well as students and community members interested in serving in the Peace Corps. Coordinated partnerships, developed civic engagement activities and networked to build strong relationships for the organization moving forward.

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  Miami Dade College

  May 2014 - Jul 2016

  With 165,000 students, Miami Dade College is the largest institution of higher education in the nation, and with a 72% Hispanic student body, MDC awards more degrees to Hispanic students than any other University or College in the country. In my role as the College-Wide Director of Workforce Readiness & Internship Initiatives, I partnered with college leadership, faculty, staff, employers, students and the greater Miami community to develop, strengthen and oversee career development programming and opportunities.• Increased internship opportunities college-wide by 400%• Collaborated with leadership, faculty and staff across 8 campuses to establish innovative career development programming and training• Established new website, marketing strategy, resources and communication platform to engage with students, employers, faculty and staff and community partners• Created and facilitated an embedded career development program that was highlighted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)• Supervised team of Workforce Readiness Career Advisors who work across 8 campuses• Partnered with employers and companies to create internship programs, meet workforce demands, align community needs with educational curriculum and design recruitment strategies Show less

  • College-Wide Director, Workforce Readiness & Internship Initiatives

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Professor of English as a Second Language

    May 2014 - Jun 2015
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  The Mission Continues

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2020

  • Led the organization and execution of 280 volunteer events and activation of 4,600+ veteran and civilian volunteers across Florida and Puerto Rico, resulting in 20,575 hours of service ($559,640 value of service) • Developed strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, corporations, community/government stakeholders and VSOs to build collaborative networks and strengthen community-based and regional impact• Managed operational budget for East Region and secured $450k+ corporate and grant funding (Bob Woodruff Foundation, Disney, Miami Foundation, United Way, Florida Panthers, Home Depot, Miami Dolphins)• Co-creator of the ‘Veteran Collective’, nationally recognized as a best practice for innovation in partnerships• Built and led a diverse team of staff and veteran leaders across 15 cities and two countries• Challenged the status quo and pushed for local/national program innovation (see attached stories) • Named to The Miami Foundation’s 2018 Miami Leaders class Show less The Mission Continues empowers veterans to find growth, purpose and connectedness through community impact. We deploy veterans on new missions in their communities, so that their actions will inspire future generations to serve.• Manage the execution and growth of five Service Platoons across Florida and Puerto Rico, consisting of 1,500+ veteran and community members• Develop strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, corporations, community stakeholders and VSOs to create and implement impactful operational plans• Cultivate corporate sponsorship and grant funding• Lead trainer for national orientations Show less

  • Regional Director Of Operations, East Region

    Oct 2019 - Sept 2020

  • City Impact Manager

    Jan 2017 - Oct 2019
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  National Parks Conservation Association

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Veterans Consultant
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  United Against Poverty Inc

  Nov 2020 - now

  Executive Director