Matt Melgar
Manila, Metro Manila
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in organization management and leadership. Proven track record in project planning and international relations, successfully coordinating large-scale events and enhancing membership growth. Adept at public speaking and logistics coordination, fostering collaboration among diverse teams to achieve impactful outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asia Representative (Global Leadership Council)
Operation Smile Student Programs
08.2023 - Current
- Provide support to student chapters across Asia.
- Participate in monthly council meetings to discuss on global matters.
- Organize global townhall meetings.
- Implement region-wide projects.
Internals Associate Officer
Company of Ateneo Dancers
08.2023 - Current
- Organized consultation sessions with members.
- Co-headed the Newbies Week to welcome newly accepted members.
- Assisted in project evaluations and member engagement.
Regional Leadership Director
Operation Smile Philippines Student Programs
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Review and approve projects proposed by student chapters.
- Assist and guide student chapters.
- Ensures sustainability and morale of the orgnization.
Deputy for Social Involvement
Ateneo Resident Students Association
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Organized a university-wide flea market.
- Assisted in the dormitory dance group.
- Assisted in administrative tasks,
ISLC 2024 - Intern
Operation Smile Student Programs
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Helped organize multiple events for the conference.
- Coordinated with students and staff for tasks and concerns.
- Support the staff in administrative tasks.
Organization Board Chairperson
Ignatian Servant Leaders' Council
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized school-wide intramurals.
- Assisted in organizing the senior graduation ball.
- Organized multiple activities for student engagement and welfare.
Student Volunteer - Medical Mission
Operation Smile Philippines
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Interviewed and transcribed patient stories,
- Assisted in administrative tasks.
- Engaged with patient comfort.
Co-Founder/Vice President
Operation Smile Philippines - Ateneo De Cebu Chapt
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated with the school administration to officially set up the club in school.
- Organized multiple projects and recruited many volunteers.
- Raised funds and awareness for the cause of Operation Smile.
International Understanding Director
Interact Club of Metro Mandaue 2006
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized multiple cultural exchanges with over 15 countries.
- Became a staff of a global conference.
- Created an international website featuring cultures of 4 partnered countries.
Membership Director
Cebu Leo Club
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized organization-wide team-building activities.
- Organized recruitment process and deliberation.
- Handled member concerns and member morale.
External Vice President
Ignatian Servant Leaders' Council
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with other Jesuit Schools for nation-wide projects.
- Assisted in maintaining inter-organization schedule.
- Ensured efficient scheduling and implementation of projects among school organizations,
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Ateneo De Manila University
Metro Manila, Philippines06-2027
Skills
- Project Planning
- International Relations
- Public Healthcare
- Nonprofit Organization Management
- Public Speaking
- Logistics Coordination
- Membership Growth and Sustainability
Accomplishments
- Logan Taylor Award - Operation Smile Global Awardee
- International Understanding Excellence Award - Interact Club of Metro Mandaue 2006
- Top 10 Business Pitch - Thames International and Academy of Entrepreneurs (Australia)
- National Champion (College Division) - World of Dance Philippines 2025
- National Solo Choreography Champion - Battlegrounds Philippines 2021
Certification
- Adolescent Health Issues and Perspective Training of Trainers and Peer Educators - Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
- Injury Prevention for Children & Teens Course Completer - University of Michigan
Personal Projects
Akyat Aklatan (04/2023)
- Akyat Aklatan, that is headed by Matt Melgar, Rafaela Balbin and Sophia Nacua of the Interact Club of Metro Mandaue 2006, aims to make educational materials more accessible long-term through constructing a school library and donating school appliances for Balao National High School that has more than 1000 students.
wONEderlust (07/2022)
- An international website featuring information and activities from four participating countries: Philippines, Tunisia, Italy, Mexico. A collaboration of student leaders from four participating countries
In-To-Your-Views Series (08/2021)
- In-to-your-views is an interview series where the club members are given a voice in the online platform to share their thoughts about current issues that are happening in the society.
Book-Us Palad (10/2020)
- Book-Us Palad is a service Project by the Interact Club of Metro Mandaue 2006 headed by Matt Melgar and Julia Versoza. This project aimed to equip school supplies to elementary students in Cabancalan I Elementary School and Zapatera Elementary School. The project heads were able to raise funds and donate school supplies to more than 500 students in total.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Filipino
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
ISLC 2024 - Intern
Operation Smile Student Programs
05.2024 - 07.2024
Asia Representative (Global Leadership Council)
Operation Smile Student Programs
08.2023 - Current
Internals Associate Officer
Company of Ateneo Dancers
08.2023 - Current
Regional Leadership Director
Operation Smile Philippines Student Programs
08.2023 - 08.2024
Deputy for Social Involvement
Ateneo Resident Students Association
08.2023 - 08.2024
Student Volunteer - Medical Mission
Operation Smile Philippines
03.2023 - 03.2023
Organization Board Chairperson
Ignatian Servant Leaders' Council
09.2022 - 05.2023
Co-Founder/Vice President
Operation Smile Philippines - Ateneo De Cebu Chapt
08.2021 - 08.2022
External Vice President
Ignatian Servant Leaders' Council
08.2021 - 05.2022
International Understanding Director
Interact Club of Metro Mandaue 2006
07.2021 - 07.2022
Membership Director
Cebu Leo Club
06.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Ateneo De Manila University
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