Matthew Rishell

Experience

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  Young Life

  Aug 2013 - May 2017

  Student Staff

  Founded the Lewisburg branch of Young Life, an international non-profit organisation for children aged 14-18 years old.Developed communication skills through social media development and management, public speaking, leadership recruitment and training, newsletter and email campaign creation, and website management.Established an outreach program to support leadership development.Fundraised, developed, and managed budgets.Created data-driven analyses and compelling reports for fundraising, community engagement, and internal use.Co-founder, President, and Treasurer of Susquehanna University Young Life Club (2013-2017) Show less

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  Susquehanna University

  Aug 2013 - May 2017

  Gathered, analysed, and reported key data on departmental projects. Worked extensively with large datasets and data analysis software (excel, SPSS, and SAS). Required ability to self-start, find insightful conclusions, and maintain high-levels of organisation and detail organisation across multiple projects.Functioned as point-person for departmental, university, and community queries. Worked on preventative medicine, post-injury rehabilitation, and on-field, emergency medical care requiring teamwork, ability to work in high pressure environments, and an ability to quickly analyse and respond to problems. Required ability to function as a leader in high-pressure and quickly evolving situations and as an integral member of a high-performing team.

  • Research Assistant / Data Manager

    Aug 2015 - May 2017

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Aug 2013 - May 2017
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  Pangea Project

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Co-Founder

  Co-founded a non-profit serving refugees through English language classes and speaking partners, joint community service projects, and assistance utilizing appropriate social services while studying in Siena, Italy

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  First Presbyterian Church of Lewisburg

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2021

  Director Of Youth Ministry

  Improved the engagement of middle and high school youth programs from 5 students to over 70.Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through frequent presentations, public speaking events, and taking lead on all online/social media engagement.Developed and managed all social media, spearheaded website development, gained experience in graphic design, newsletter creation, email campaign creation, video capture and production, live streaming, and materials for informational, support garnering, and fundraising purposes.Created data-driven reports capturing online data analytics to improve online communication strategies.Created and oversaw parent and youth leadership committees by recruiting and developing leadership training programsFundraised an average of $20,000 per year for the church through small and large scales events such as community Arts Festivals, golf outings, and auctionsEstablished and maintained strong relations with key donors.Developed monthly and annual service opportunities for youth to give back to local communities.Responsible for office administrative tasks, social media engagement, budget creation and management. Show less

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  Gahagan and Bryant Associates, Inc.

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Hydrological Survey Technician
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  Eastern Congo Initiative

  Aug 2023 - now

  Advocacy and Amplification Specialist