Matthew E. Batjes graduated from Illinois State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a minor in Organizational Leadership. He worked as a Business Management Intern at Revel U Magazine where he developed promotional ideas and gained experience in integrated marketing communications. Batjes also worked at the Watterson Dining Commons, where he was responsible for organizing the beverage stations. He was involved with the Sports Marketing Student Association and American Marketing Association, holding leadership roles and networking with colleagues. In his free time, Batjes volunteered at Joliet Animal Control and with community cleanups in Normal, IL.

1. Matthew E. Batjes
25147 Patriot Ct., Plainfield, IL 60544
708-205-4045
mbat jes@gmail.com
Education
Illinois State University, Normal IL May 2015
Bachelor of Science
Major: Marketing
Minor: Organizational Leadership
Cumulative GPA: 3.03/4.0
Major GPA: 3.22/4.0
Work Related Experience
Illinois State University- Revel U Magazine August 2014 – May 2015
Business Management Intern
o Developed promotion ideas to attract college students to Revel U magazine.
o Accumulated experience for a career in the integrated marketing communications field and learning proper
advertisement strategies.
Illinois State Univ ersity- Watterson Dining Commons August 2013 – May 2015
Beverage Station
o Responsible for the organization of the beverage stations for use by the students .
o Gained experience working with team members and learning to become an effective leader by assigning
team members with task to complete in order to achieve efficient results.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Illinois State University - Sports Marketing Student Association August 2012 – May 2015
o Joined the fall of 2012
 Became Director of Finance in spring of 2013. Control all financial matters within the organization.
 Gained leadership experience when we hosted a fundraiser selling hotdogs in Normal, IL
 Organized a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament philanthropy event
 Half of proceeds went to Alzheimer’s Association
 Organized a promotional event for the women’s basketball team
 Improved student attendance by 1000%
Illinois State University - American Marketing Association August 2013 – December 2014
o Joined the fall of 2013
 Met many executive members of companies and gain insigh t knowledge in the workforce.
 Networked with many of my colleagues in order to establish a relationship with other students.
Volunteer
Joliet Animal Control Fall 2011
o Volunteered with animals.
 Tasks included cleaning up the animal’s cages and walking the dogs for their bathroom break.
Illinois State University- Bring It Back to Normal Spring 2012
o Volunteered to clean up Illinois State area.
 Went to all local areas within Normal, IL and helped out the community.
 Assisted in the cleaning of household yards.
Computer Skills
Proficient in:
o Microsoft Proficient
o WordPress Experience