Matthew Foster

28 Anthony Dr.
Londonderry, New Hampshire 03053
Cellular (808) 232-5560
Matthew.Foster@uvm.edu

Education
August 2018 – Present University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
August 20017 – May 2018 Saint Michaels’s College, Colchester, Vermont
2010-2017 Mid-Pacific Institute, Honolulu, Hawaii, High School Diploma
received in 2017.

Work Experience
June 2019-Present
Researcher through UVM extensions
June-July 2020
Seasonal worker at Shady Hill nursery (greenhouse technician).
December 2019
Seasonal worker at Vermont Teddy bear
June 2018 – August 2018
Camp Counselor: Merrimack, New Hampshire YMCA
Responsible for creating daily sports, art and music activities and managing young children from
ages of 6-12.

March 2017 – August 2017

Maintenance Worker: Honolulu, Hawaii, The Oahu Club
Responsible for maintaining landscape, swimming pool and painting outdoor areas.

September 2015 – June 2016

Cashier and Smoothie Maker: Honolulu, Hawaii, Jamba Juice
Responsible for taking customers orders, using a cash register, making smoothies, stocking
shelves, and maintaining preparation area.

June 2018 – August 2018

Gardener: R & S Nii Farms, Honolulu, Hawaii
Responsible for planting seeds in pots, fertilizing and watering plants, and being a caretaker for
the farm.

Other Experience
-Youth Group: Experience with working with young children at Central Union Church Sunday
School, Honolulu, Hawaii
-Volunteer English Tutor with ESL students at Washington Middle School, Honolulu, Hawaii

Leadership and Community Service

Summer 2017: Central Union Church Mission Trip, San Francisco, California. Prepared and
served food at several food banks in the Bay area. Also, pulled invasive species out of San
Francisco Bay for “Save the Bay” organization.
July 2016: Awarded Eagle Scout Rank, Troop 101, Hawaii Kai.
Summer 2016: Central Union Church Youth Group, Malama Aina at Kualoa. Pulled invasive
species from the taro patch.
Fall 2015: Mid-Pacific Institute. Teacher’s Assistant for high school Latin class
Summer 2015: Central Union Church Youth Mission Trip, Seattle Washington. Prepared and
delivered food at Pikes Food Bank. Worked with and entertained senior citizens at Pikes Senior
Center. Pulled invasive blackberry plants from the stream for Organization, Pickering Barns.
Summer 2014: Central Union Church Youth Group, Kokua Kalihi Valley. Helped start a garden
for the Kalihi community. Kau Kau Wagon, served homeless communities in Chinatown and
Kakaako Park.
Summer 2013: Central Union Church Youth Mission Trip, Chicago Illinois. Packed food at the
Greater Chicago Food Depository and packed medical supplies for overseas distribution \.
Helped maintain garden at the Kilburn Park Organic Greenhouse.
Summer 2012: Central Union Church Youth Mission Trip, Koke’e, Kauai. Assisted the Koke’e
Resource Conservation Program by eradicating invasive weeds.
Extracurricular Activities
Fall 2018: UVM Kayaking Instructor
Fall 2017-Spring 2018: The Move (Service Club) and Photography Club, Saint
Michael’s College
2009 – 2016 Boy Scouts, Troop 101, Hawaii Kai
2015 – 2017 Paddling, Keahiakahoe Canoe Club and Mid Pacific
Paddling Team
2008 – 2015 Honolulu Bulls Soccer Club