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