Matthew Hennessey


About Me

Marketing/Communications Specialist with a Bachelors in Advocacy and Public Communication. Also Certified in Advanced Analytics and Google Ad Search.

Location

Plainfield, IL
Education
    Northern Illinois University
    August 2018 - December 2022
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Communication Studies
    Plainfield North High school
    May 2014 - May 2018
Work Experience
    Illinois School District 308
    Employee at Oswego East High School
    January 2021 - February 2023
    company
    Illinois School District 308
    title
    Employee at Oswego East High School
    overview
    Here at Oswego East, I was the Varsity Wrestling Coach for two years. Along with this I handled administrative and communicative duties within the school as needed as an employee of the school. •Hosting/Organizing Large Events such as meets or tournaments. •Effectively Communicating with Parents, Athletes, & School Staff. •Managing Social Media Accounts. •Inputting Data. •Sending Results, Transportation Times, and Events VIA Email. •Responding Urgently to Parent and Athletic Related Emails. •Organizing Practices & Meeting Times. •Communicating With Other Staff Members of The School, Student Athletes, Parents, And Other Coaches. •Organizing Bus Times, & Transportation. •Accounting For Eligibility, Physicals, and other Necessities. •Coaching Athletes at Every Meet & Tournament. •Handling Administrative Duties. •Creating Practice Plans & Conducting Workouts. •Promoting Team Meets & Publicizing Standout Athletes. •Being An Active Listener to Athletes & Their Parents.
    PLANET FITNESS
    Sales Representative
    May 2021 - August 2021
    Setup Crew and Event Coordinator
    Spring Awakening Staff Member
    May 2019 - August 2019
    Granby School of Wrestling
    Camp Counselor
    January 2018 - December 2018
Fun Fact

I am a Former Division 1 Athlete at Northern Illinois University & an Undefeated State Champion in the sport of Wrestling. I had 44 wins and Zero losses in my senior year of High School competition. I Also Achieved Scholastic All-American Status and was ranked the 7th best Senior in the Country.

Passion

I am passionate about my work and the fields that I pursue. I am 110% Goal-Oriented and I get joy off completing tasks and getting the job done. I am highly motivated and believe I can achieve anything that I apply myself to. Along with this I enjoy keeping good health and training 7 days a week.

Skills
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Technical skills
csshtml
Volunteer
    Feed My Starving Children
    June 2018 - July 2018
Hobbies
Weight lifting
fitness
creative thinking
graphic design
photoshop