420 S. Graham St. Apt.

#4 Website:
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 www.wix.com/ssoreal/PD
Email: ssoreal@gmail.com

Matthew Salih

Objective To obtain a position as a youth development specialist in a community

that will enable me to utilize my skills in building client relationships.

Contract Work 2009-Present Make the Men Pittsburgh, PA

Experience Teacher/Owner
 Created a program to educate young men on understanding their role
as men.
 Build relationships with members of the non-profit community to increase
xxthe awareness of the need for “good men”.

2009 –Feb 2010 The Neighborhood Academy Pittsburgh, PA

Teacher/Mentor
 Teacher for the Arts Connection afterschool program.
 Educated youth on the basics of film making, and capoeira.

2008-2009 Propel Schools Homestead/McKeesport, PA

Cultural PhysEd Teacher
 Taught children the value of their culture through exercise, including
afterschool programs.
 Mentored young adults on how to function positively through education
and self esteem.

2008 Gemini Quality Embroidery Pittsburgh, PA

Graphic Designer
 Created advertisements, flyers, promotional materials, etc.
 Produced and implemented design ideas to increase profitability.

2005 – 2007 Nego Gato Capoeira

Apprentice/Performer/Teacher
 Trained well in the afro brazilian martial art and Taught both children
and adults the benefits of utilizing the art form to increase physical health
and creative expression of the body.

Education Oct. 2003 - Dec. 2007 Art Institute of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA

  Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design.

Qualifications PA ACT 33/34 Clearances, Licensed Minister at Oasis Ministries Inc.

Sunday School Teacher, Freelance Art and Multimedia designer

Nego Gato Capoeira- Designed promotional materials for upcoming

Relevant Projects company events.

Urban Youth Action- Appointed Annual African History teacher for Black
History month. Helping youth to realize their gifts and potential in society
through education and the richness of their culture. Taught for Rites of
passage (weekend program)

Community Empowerment Association(C.E.A.)- Taught an 8 week session

of Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts dance) to children and adults, which was
later showcased at the Black Family Reunion 2008 at Mellon Park.

Make the Men 2009 sessions held at The Council of American Indians
Center of Hazelwood and Morning Star Baptist Church Through
the C.E.A.

Interests Fitness, traveling, cooking, photography, multimedia

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