Matthew Cola

About Matthew Cola

I have a strong passion for AI literacy, creative writing, audio/video media production…

Experience

1. Assistant Director of Technical Pipeline Initiatives

   Kent State University

   Mar 2022 — Present · Kent, OH, US

   Through this position I served on a regional committee of Tech Prep Coordinators, and at Kent State I manage a grant valued at I also work to recruit incoming students and ensure the timely articulated credit transfer to one of our eight campuses across Northeast Ohio.While involved with this position I have served as the northeast region’s communications specialist where I manage websites, social media, and newsletter communications. My biggest accomplishment in that capacity has been the creation, hosting, audio engineering, and management of the Ohio College Tech Prep Podcast. I also manage processes to ensure that Kent State University successfully serves students entering the university seeking to earn degrees or upskill in technical areas.

Education

• University of South Florida

  Master of Education (M.Ed.)

  2014 — 2016

• Kent State University

  B.S

  2009 — 2014

Skills

• Teaching
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Microsoft Office
• Student Affairs
• Critical Thinking
• Program Development
• Leadership
• Residence Life
• Student Development
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Student Activities
• Academic Advising
• Student Engagement
• Higher Education
• Facebook
• Social Networking
• Student Programming
• Volunteer Management
• Editing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Higher Education Administration
• Audacity
• Campus
• Final Cut Pro
• Learning Communities