1. Matthew Brooklyn Augustin
607 S. Broadway, Apt. 3
Normal, IL 61761
630.863.4522
OBJECTIVES
Obtain various awards for past experience including, but not limited to, the Mike Schermer Outstanding
Leader and Who’s Who awards.
LEADERSHIP
Step Chair | Treasurer of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Eta Tau Chapter (May 2011 – Present)
Coordinate performances for the organization
Choreograph performances for the organization
Balance finances
Establish fundraising activities
Provide bi-weekly reports
Mentor for 100 Black Men – Central Illinois (Aug 2011 – Dec 2011)
Met weekly with young males ages 16 – 21 to speak about the advantages of higher education
Retreat Coordinator for My Brotha’s Keeper (May 2010 – Present)
Provide budget
Coordinate transportation
Establish day-by-day itinerary
President of My Brotha’s Keeper (May 2010 – Dec 2011)
Planned and executed organization’s first student-ran retreat
Helped increase the retention rate of minority males at Illinois State University
Awarded several book scholarships to students at the start and end of the school semester
President of The Kollege Experiment (Oct 2009 – Present)
Organization coordinated first free Halloween party for the students of Illinois State University as
well as Illinois Wesleyan University funded by alcohol awareness organization
Partnered with Illinois State University’s Dean of Students: Late Night Programming Planner for
free stage-play
Hosted two free stage-plays for the students and the community
Mentored high school and college students in low-income areas.
Coordinated a bus for travel to and from University of Illinois – Champaign/Urbana homecoming
Organization coordinated field trip for high school students to experience college life through a
student’s eyes during a typical day
Secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Eta Tau Chapter (May 2009 – May 2011)
Provide minutes for all general and executive board meetings
Provide bi-weekly reports
Cadet of ROTC Redbird Battalion (Aug 2008 – May 2011)
Learned leadership qualities necessary to lead peers
Participated in community service events
Assisted in traffic control for Homecoming parades
2. EXPERIENCE
Intern at Party Palace (Feb 2012 – Present)
Coordinate events that link together campus and the community in a safe and entertaining
environment
Intern at The Castle Theatre (Jan 2012 – Present)
Establish band database
Assist in box office sales and customer service
EDUCATION
Bolingbrook High School, Bolingbrook, IL. (2005-2008)
Illinois State University, Normal, IL (2008 – Present)
B.A., Public Relations