1. Matt Saldaña M.S.
7201 Wayne Avenue ● Lubbock, Texas 79424 ● 806.281.7589 ● matt.saldana@ttu.edu
Education
Texas Tech University, Rawls College of Business Lubbock, TX
Master of Business Administration, STEM December 2016
 GPA: 3.750
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
Master of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies August 2012
 GPA: 3.312
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology May 2007
Work Experience
Texas Tech University, National Wind Institute Lubbock, TX
Instructor of Wind Energy August 2012-Present
 Teaching and managing lower and upper division courses in Wind Energy
 Developing course materials in accordance to accreditation standards
 Supervising and mentoring undergraduate research assistants
 Developed network of industry contacts for student placement opportunities
 Research focus in energy policy, and resource assessment
Texas Tech University, University College Lubbock, TX
Senior Academic Advisor-Wind Energy July 2011-August 2012
 Advised student population on academic planning and course selection
 Actively recruited students to new Bachelor of Science in Wind Energy program
 Monitored and develop programs for academic success
 Assisted Business Manager with event planning and logistical arrangements
Texas Tech University, University College Lubbock, TX
Graduate Assistant-Wind Energy April 2011-July 2011
 Gained essential knowledge of Wind Energy through continuing education coursework
 Planned, scheduled, and executed final graduate project presentations
 Resolved Continuing Education Unit audit for Texas Wind Energy Institute grant
Affiliations
American Society of Public Administrators May 2016-Present
Vice President-High Plains Chapter (August 2016-May 2017)
 Promoting ASPA initiatives for improving public administration professionals
Texas Tech Women’s Lacrosse Club Team Faculty Advisor August 2016-Present
Texas Tech President’s Leadership Institute August 2015-May 2016
Wind Energy Student Association Faculty Advisor August 2012-Present
American Wind Energy Association January 2012-Present