Matthew Gates

matthewgates8@gmail.com
10742 Palatine Ave N. Seattle, WA 98133
206-518-8217

EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
B.A. in Business Sustainability
May 2018
B.A. in Global Logistics Management
3.90 GPA
North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
Associates of Arts (A.A.)
June 2014
3.82 GPA
Relevant Courses: Business Software Applications
Computer Information
Systems
Business Calculus
Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace
Accounting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Barista
May 2015 Present
Starbucks Corp., Seattle, WA
Solve problems in a fast-paced environment by carefully listening to customers
and determining the best way to make the situation right
Communicate effectively within a team and uplift group morale to provide highquality service
Lead development of logistical role within the store by teaching proper routines
and experimenting with new techniques of storing and accessing materials
Swim Team Asst. Coach
August 2015 November 2015
Seattle Public Schools, Ingraham HS, Seattle, WA
Developed individual skills by analyzing technique and providing immediate
feedback
Built up overall group swimming ability by creating and overseeing workouts
Prepared swimmers before competition by running warm-ups and leading team
meetings
Ensured smooth operation of meets by setting up timing systems and
organizing volunteers

Work Crew Leader

Summer 2014

VOLUNTEERISM

US National Park Service, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA

US Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
Created high attendance by actively recruiting volunteers and support staff
Ensured large event impact by brainstorming with fellow leaders and contacting
park officials
Taught tool safety and oversaw projects to ensure safe and efficient working
environments
Liaised with park rangers to guarantee all necessary projects were completed
and in a timely manner
Work Crew Member
Summers 2012 2013
US National Park Service, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA
US Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
Provided help to understaffed park rangers by completing infrastructure projects
within the parks
Facilitated efficient communication within a large group to maintain a productive
work ethic