Matthew Woods
Minneapolis
Summary
Motivated individual with experience in customer engagement and assistant teaching. Skilled in operating lift equipment and ensuring safety protocols while fostering a collaborative and engaging atmosphere for students and customers alike.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Home Depot
Elk River
04.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, and other machinery to move heavy items like mulch, soil, and garden furniture safely.
- Stocked and organized merchandise, ensuring products were front-faced and in the correct locations.
- Maintained organized displays to enhance customer shopping experience.
Gallery Assistant
Calendula Gallery
Saint Paul
11.2022 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service by welcoming visitors, offering exhibition information, and answering questions about artwork and artists.
- Successfully promoted artists and gallery exhibitions through strategic social media campaigns
- Supported gallery operations with event coordination and artist receptions.
- Assisted with the installation and take down of artwork, ensuring proper handling, display, and arrangement for exhibitions.
Glassblowing Teaching Assistant
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted the instructor in demonstrating glassblowing techniques, ensuring safety protocols were followed and students received hands-on guidance.
- Provided support to students, offering technical assistance and feedback to enhance their skills.
- Maintained studio cleanliness and tools, ensuring they were in proper working condition and ready for use during classes.
- Assisted in creating a positive and engaging learning environment for students.
Cashier
Aldi
Monticello
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated cash registers and handled all forms of payment while ensuring transaction accuracy.
- Helped open and close the store, including counting tills, securing the premises, and prepping for the next day.
- Assisted with inventory management by unloading trucks, checking deliveries, and organizing our stockroom.
- Maintained store cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and cleaning restrooms and break areas.
Education
Associate of Fine Arts -
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN05-2026
Skills
- Lift equipment operation
- Customer service
- Customer engagement
- Problem Solving
- Team collaboration
- Assistant Teaching
Certification
- Personal Care Assistant Certification
Timeline
Glassblowing Teaching Assistant
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
01.2024 - 05.2025
Associate
Home Depot
04.2023 - Current
Gallery Assistant
Calendula Gallery
11.2022 - Current
Cashier
Aldi
11.2021 - 03.2023
Associate of Fine Arts -
Anoka-Ramsey Community College