Matthew J. McGovern

About Matthew J. McGovern

I work to serve as a transformational leader within my communities, modernizing them to grow and thrive in an ever-more global and interconnected 21st-Century world. Professionally, I was a highly-motivated secondary educator striving to make positive changes in the lives of young people and guide them to develop holistically, both in the classroom and in non-traditional learning environments. In 2023, I transitioned from the world of education into the world of construction management, where I currently straddle both worlds in learning & development. I also have the honor of serving in the United States Armed Forces as a cavalry scout in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Experience

1. Learning & Development Associate

   IMC Construction

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• La Salle University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Special Education

  2014 — 2016

• Cornell University

  Diversity and Inclusion Certificate

• La Salle College High School

  High School Diploma

  2005 — 2009

• La Salle University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magna Cum Laude, Double Major in Secondary Education & Comprehensive Social Studies

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Training & Development
• Public Relations
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Marketing
• Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Social Media
• Budgets
• Teaching
• Facebook
• Research
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Recruiting
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Social Networking
• Policy
• Customer Service
• Budget
• Event Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Event Management
• Retail