Mathew Teegarden

Adaptable and service-driven professional with a long record of leadership, client service, and hands-on problem solving.  After a successful career in wealth management and entrepreneurship, I am pursuing meaningful work that allows me to serve my community, contribute to a team-oriented environment, and bring integrity, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills to daily operations. My diverse background—including public speaking, training, customer interaction, creative work, and youth engagement—prepares me to contribute effectively in a wide range of employment roles.

Art By Teegarden — Owner / Artist

Colorado & Indiana | January 2025 to Present

• Produce fine art oil paintings for private clients, interior designers, galleries, and commercial environments.
• Manage all scheduling, customer service, financial tracking, and marketing functions.
• Utilize strong communication skills through client consultations, project updates, and public presentations.
• Apply creativity, patience, and attention to detail—qualities that support effectiveness in general operations roles.

Blackford Community Schools — Substitute Teacher

Hartford City, IN | September 2025 to November 2025

• Served as a substitute for classrooms ranging from 1st grade through high school, adapting quickly to different ages and academic environments.
• Managed classrooms, provided instructions, supervised student work, and maintained a safe, structured learning environment.
• Demonstrated strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills in a fast-moving, people-centered role.
• Reinforced standards of respect, accountability, and consistency while supporting full-time staff and student needs.

Impact Wealth — Director of Wealth Management

Boulder, CO | June 2003 to December 2024

• Designed and facilitated proprietary tax mitigation and wealth-transfer strategies for high-net-worth clients.
• Led training, mentorship, and professional development for a team of up to 18 representatives.
• Developed and delivered presentations, workshops, and planning strategies to diverse client groups.
• Conducted extensive due diligence and research on financial products and investment vehicles.
• Maintained long-term client relationships through professionalism, clear communication, and trust.
• Oversaw operational processes requiring organization, confidentiality, accuracy, and steady reliability.

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies | 1997 to 2001

• Coursework emphasized public speaking, interpersonal communication, argumentation, persuasion, and organizational communication.
• Founding member and two-term President of Delta Gamma Iota fraternity; served one year as Pledge Educator.
• Two-time Dean’s List honoree.