Matthew J. Glinsmann
Germantown
Summary
Dynamic bilingual professional with a strong foundation in education and fundraising, and a record of securing client engagement. Successfully improved attendance and raised significant donations through persuasive communication strategies. Focused on providing tailored communication that achieves a clients' interests and drives their personal success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Instructor
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Improved my student’s engagement, increasing attendance from 15.8% to over 50%.
- Developed individualized education plans focusing on autonomy and communication.
- Built trust-based relationships with parents, therapists, and administrators to support progress goals.
- Certified in medication administration, MANDT self-protection, and CPR/First Aid.
Non-Profit Fundraiser
The Nature Conservancy
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Secured $1,500 in recurring monthly donations by effectively communicating the impact and value of contributions.
- Developed and implemented a 10+ point objection-handling framework, enhancing donor conversion rates through targeted responses.
- Engaged 300 individuals daily through face-to-face donor outreach, fostering connections and building relationships with potential supporters.
- Demonstrated resilience, professionalism, and confidence in fast-paced public environments.
Crop Research Assistant
University of Maryland
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported agricultural research for wheat varieties, enhancing data accuracy and reliability for informed decision-making.
- Presented findings to faculty and peers, improving engagement and understanding of research insights.
- Collaborated in small research teams to address complex problems, delivering solutions under tight deadlines.
Crop Research Assistant
University of Maryland
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported agricultural research across 13+ crop species, enhancing data accuracy and reliability for project outcomes.
- Collaborated in small research teams to address complex problems under time constraints, contributing to timely project advancements.
- Presented findings to faculty and peers, improving communication of research insights and fostering collaborative discussions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science and Technology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD12-2022
Skills
Teaching strategies
Effective communication
Student motivation
Relationship building
Behavior improvement
Problem solving
Conflict resolution
Assignment grading
Team collaboration
Individualized education plans
Literacy development
Standardized testing
Educational research
Professional Attributes
Goal-Oriented | Coachable | Bilingual | Empathetic | Integrity-Driven | Competitive | Adaptable
Sales and Professional Development
- The Nature Conservancy – Direct Engagement Sales Training
- The Elliott Group – Sales Mastery Program
- 7th Level (Jeremy Miner) – Human Behavior Communication and NEPQ Framework
- Ongoing professional development in emotional intelligence, persuasion, and customer psychology.
Timeline
Educational Instructor
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Non-Profit Fundraiser
The Nature Conservancy
12.2023 - 01.2024
Crop Research Assistant
University of Maryland
05.2022 - 08.2022
Crop Research Assistant
University of Maryland
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science and Technology
University of Maryland