Matthew A.

Becker
405 Wellwater Ave, Durham, NC 27703
Phone: 973-476-9912 Email: beckerma@appstate.edu

Education

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC August 2018 - Current

College Major: Criminal Justice; Minor: Psychology

Heritage High School, Wake Forest, NC 2014-2018

Graduated 4.15 GPA

Skills

● Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

● Mature in taking sound judgment and making strong ethical decisions
● Excellent ability to communicate and work together effectively with general public, kids and authority
figures
● Great attention to details and conflict resolutions
● CPR certified

Service Experience

Resident Assistant at Appalachian State University 2019-

Present
● Able to build a community on a floor of 34 first year students
● Ability to communicate with all residents and address issues appropriately

Wake Forest Police Explorer Post 401 2014 - 2018

● Post Lieutenant 2016-2018 – Highest rank within the Explorer Post.
○ Served as the Post Lieutenant to lead a group of 20 Explorers. Communicated and worked
directly with the Wake Forest Police for coordinating events, meetings and activities.
● Post Corporal – 2015 to 2016 – Served as squad leader of Post 401
● Active Member of Explorer Post since 2014 for youth and police working together to service community
● Community services on the following events: Christmas Parade, Meet in the Street, Shop with a Cop,
D.A.R.E Carnival for Kids, Monthly Friday Night on White, and Purple Heart Dinner

Other Achievements

● President’s Award – June 2018 Heritage High School, Wake Forest, NC

● Participation of Heritage High School Marching Band 2014 -2018
○ Tenor Captain in Marching Band – 2017 & 2018
○ Director’s Award – 2018
● Recipient of the following awards within the Wake Forest Explorers Post:
○ Explorer of the Year Award – June 2016 for outstanding contribution to Post
○ Community Service Award – June 2017 for recognition of 100 hours of community service
○ Perfect Attendance Award – June 2017 for recognition of outstanding attendance