Matthew Schlenker
Camp Humphreys
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged critical thinking and team collaboration skills at the United States Army to enhance interoperability with allies and improve event attendance. My leadership in IT and event planning boosted morale and efficiency, showcasing my ability to manage classified information and foster cultural sensitivity. Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Soldier Family Readiness Group Trip Planner
United States Army
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
- Participated in joint exercises with allied forces to improve interoperability and strengthen partnerships.
- Upheld Army dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
- Developed strong leadership skills through rigorous training and hands-on experience in high-pressure situations.
IT Specialist
United States Army
03.2019 - 10.2024
- Managed hardware and software inventory, ensuring timely updates and replacements as needed.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing problems reported by end-users.
- Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
- Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, promoting an open dialogue about challenges and opportunities for improvement.
- Developed and executed strategies to improve guest experience, resulting in positive customer reviews and increased repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
05.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Attitude
- Team Supervision
- Weapon Maintenance
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Records Review
- Cultural Awareness
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Identifying hazards
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Managing classified information
Hobbies: Traveling, Event Planning, Studying different cultures and languages, Gaming and Cooking
I love to travel to different countries and states. Before traveling to different locations, I study the culture and some of the language. Currently studying Japanese. I love planning events for not only myself, or my friends but for my whole organization. I love to play video games with my friends and enjoy playing with new people as well. I love to cook and bake for not just myself but for others as well.
Timeline
Soldier Family Readiness Group Trip Planner - United States Army
03.2022 - 10.2024
IT Specialist - United States Army
03.2019 - 10.2024
Columbia High School - High School Diploma,
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