Matthew Ferry

Educated the Green Bay community on Federal Clean Energy and Clean Water Policies. Assisted in training junior canvassers and actively participated in team meetings.

Provided case management and counseling services for referred families, coordinating with Learning and Education Associations. Collaborated with community organizations focused on housing, food, and healthcare.

Provided crisis and mental health counseling to individuals in escalated states of distress. Participated in and led professional development efforts, and co-advised new counselors during their orientation.

Advised, educated, and consulted with current participants regarding their Health Savings Accounts. Ensured clients understood their benefits and account functionalities.

Advised, educated, and consulted with prospective clients on Medicare Advantage Insurance plans. Assisted clients in selecting appropriate coverage based on their needs.

Advised, educated, and consulted with current clients on their Health Insurance claims. Resolved inquiries and provided clear explanations of claims processes.

Advised, educated, and consulted with prospective clients on life, home, auto, and umbrella insurance products. Discussed retirement and investment options, including cash value life plans and annuities.

Facilitated inbound sales calls with prospective and current clients regarding auto, home, bundled, and umbrella insurance policies. Provided comprehensive information and policy quotes.

Provided customer service functions for a large Fortune 100 company in the insurance, credit, and banking sectors. Handled diverse customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.

Planned, evaluated, and revised undergraduate and graduate curricular content, course materials, and methods of instruction. Taught in-person and online courses, achieving high student satisfaction ratings.

Co-coordinated the Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative, a 3-year Federal Grant in partnership with Detroit Public Schools. Lead taught and co-taught undergraduate and graduate courses.

Assisted with research and program development on two large 3-year Physical Activity and Nutrition Programs in partnership with Indigenous Communities. Lead taught and co-taught undergraduate and graduate courses.

Created a K-5 PE curriculum and facilitated an afterschool tumbling club and a personal and social responsibility group for at-risk students. Organized four school-wide 'Field Days' and immersed myself in the local community.

Activities and societies: Summer Graduate Scholarship Recipient, 2025

Currently pursuing a Master's in Clinical Social Work at Grand Canyon University. Anticipated graduation in Fall 2027, with a Summer Graduate Scholarship received in 2025.

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship Recipient

Completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology with a concentration in Education/Sociology Cognate. Graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a recipient of the Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship.

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Master's Thesis Exemplary Paper Award

Earned a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology with a School Pedagogy Concentration and Sociology Cognate. Graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Master's Thesis Exemplary Paper Award.

Grade: Cum Laude

Activities and societies: ITA Senior Scholar Athlete

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education with a Physical Education emphasis. Graduated Cum Laude and was recognized as an ITA Senior Scholar Athlete.