Matthew Weston Smith Resume
EDUCATION
Ouachita Baptist University � Arkadelphia, Arkansas May 2016
Bachelor of Arts: Pre Professional Studies and Kinesiology Overall GPA: 3.3 Kinesiology GPA: 3.8
EXPERIENCE
Rehabilitation Therapy Technician
HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Texarkana � Texarkana, Texas Aug 2016 � Present
� Assist rehabilitation nurses and therapists with rehabilitation treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines.
� Requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships.
Laborer Jan 2007 � Present
Heritage Constructors � Texarkana, Texas
� Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures
� Customer service answering phones and other miscellaneous office duties as assigned
Student Leader � WOW and NSR Leader August 2014, 2015
Ouachita Baptist University � Arkadelphia, Arkansas
� Foster a positive transition to campus life for new students by creating an atmosphere in which students can get to know each other and feel comfortable interacting with each other
� Facilitate group activities and discussions provided by campus departments
� Familiarize new students with the campus, academics, processes, and culture of Ouachita
Physical Therapy Shadow July 2014 � January 2016
Company � Christus St. Michaels Hospital
� Over 120 hours of observation in outpatient, inpatient, and acute care physical therapy.
Substitute Teacher � Pleasant Grove Independent School district August 2016 � July 2017
� To fill in for sick or unavailable teachers for grades k-12.
Driver � Waitr January 2018 � Present
� Delivered food to businesses and homes from restaurants supported by Waitr.
Certifications
� First aid/CPR certified � Certified lifeguard
INVOLVEMENT
� Ouachita Baptist University Baseball Student Athlete, 2012-2016
� Recipient of the Jerry Forehand Recognition Award to the Sr. Athlete displaying outstanding character, leadership and dedication through participation in their sport.
� Kinesiology Club Member, 2012-2016
� Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society Member, 2011-2012
� Phi Epsilon Kappa Honor Society Member, 2015-2016
� Kappa Chi Social Club, 2013-2016
� Eagle Scout, 2007
VOLUNTEER
� Ouachita Baptist University Special Olympics Volunteer, 2012 - 2016
� Ouachita Baptist University Tiger Serve Day
� Coach an American Legion 17 and under Baseball team (2015 TX State Champions)
� Coach an American Legion 19 and under Baseball team
� Habitat for Humanity
� Women�s Domestic Violence Center
� Coordinated a cleanup of the spillway at a local Texarkana park. Led a team of roughly fifty volunteers to remove the debris from the spillway, rebuild and paint the foot bridge, remove the graffiti and beautify the entryway.
EDUCATION
Ouachita Baptist University � Arkadelphia, Arkansas May 2016
Bachelor of Arts: Pre Professional Studies and Kinesiology Overall GPA: 3.3 Kinesiology GPA: 3.8
EXPERIENCE
Rehabilitation Therapy Technician
HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Texarkana � Texarkana, Texas Aug 2016 � Present
� Assist rehabilitation nurses and therapists with rehabilitation treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines.
� Requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships.
Laborer Jan 2007 � Present
Heritage Constructors � Texarkana, Texas
� Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures
� Customer service answering phones and other miscellaneous office duties as assigned
Student Leader � WOW and NSR Leader August 2014, 2015
Ouachita Baptist University � Arkadelphia, Arkansas
� Foster a positive transition to campus life for new students by creating an atmosphere in which students can get to know each other and feel comfortable interacting with each other
� Facilitate group activities and discussions provided by campus departments
� Familiarize new students with the campus, academics, processes, and culture of Ouachita
Physical Therapy Shadow July 2014 � January 2016
Company � Christus St. Michaels Hospital
� Over 120 hours of observation in outpatient, inpatient, and acute care physical therapy.
Substitute Teacher � Pleasant Grove Independent School district August 2016 � July 2017
� To fill in for sick or unavailable teachers for grades k-12.
Driver � Waitr January 2018 � Present
� Delivered food to businesses and homes from restaurants supported by Waitr.
Certifications
� First aid/CPR certified � Certified lifeguard
INVOLVEMENT
� Ouachita Baptist University Baseball Student Athlete, 2012-2016
� Recipient of the Jerry Forehand Recognition Award to the Sr. Athlete displaying outstanding character, leadership and dedication through participation in their sport.
� Kinesiology Club Member, 2012-2016
� Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society Member, 2011-2012
� Phi Epsilon Kappa Honor Society Member, 2015-2016
� Kappa Chi Social Club, 2013-2016
� Eagle Scout, 2007
VOLUNTEER
� Ouachita Baptist University Special Olympics Volunteer, 2012 - 2016
� Ouachita Baptist University Tiger Serve Day
� Coach an American Legion 17 and under Baseball team (2015 TX State Champions)
� Coach an American Legion 19 and under Baseball team
� Habitat for Humanity
� Women�s Domestic Violence Center
� Coordinated a cleanup of the spillway at a local Texarkana park. Led a team of roughly fifty volunteers to remove the debris from the spillway, rebuild and paint the foot bridge, remove the graffiti and beautify the entryway.