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Stuart J. Polen 905 West Oregon Street Apt. 203 • Urbana, IL 61801 • (847)-757-0608 • [email protected]
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Expected: May 2017 Bachelor of Science in Marketing GPA: 3.03
Bachelor of Science in Business Process Management
Minor in International Development Economics
Experience
Model United Nations Development Organization (MUNDO), Chicago, IL
Media and Communications Officer, Department of Simulations July 2014—Present
Researched and published 5 comprehensive guides on Russia’s strategic interests and the crises in Eastern Europe
Volunteered to compose an additional background guide on the topic of freedom of speech, motivated by staffing issues
Oversaw the integration of multiple departments in order to improve interdepartmental cohesion and innovate the conference
Political Officer, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) July 2013—July 2014
Composed and published a research paper on Iranian nuclear policy and its geopolitical implications
Assisted in the creation of a political simulation by assignment portfolio powers and contributing to brainstorm sessions
Coordinated with a team to run a political simulation of 10 committees with a total of about 500 high school students
Echo Global Logistics, Chicago, IL
Job Shadow Participant January 2015
Discussed the role of 3PL firms in business practices, what differentiates Echo from other firms, and Echo’s future plans
Acquired industry insight and professional development advice from Echo executives
Explored all of Echo’s departments through job shadow activities and conversations with University of Illinois alumni
Friends of Carol Sente, Lincolnshire, IL
Campaign Intern June 2014—August 2014
Designed efficient strategies for canvassing precincts both quickly and thoroughly by delegating portions of precincts to coworkers
Trained two new interns on the fundamentals of canvassing and taught them strategies for persuasion and overall conversation
Addressed the concerns of constituents an thoroughly articulated the Representative’s agenda
The Fresh Market, Lincolnshire, IL
Produce Clerk July 2013—May 2014
Accelerated the cleanup of multiple shelves of product that spoiled during a power outage
Fostered a positive environment for customers by providing samples and assisting customers with their selections
Assisted an additional location with operations by working on an unscheduled day to prevent understaffing
Courtesy Clerk June 2013—August 2013
Improved the customer experience by providing grocery carry-outs
Maximized checkout efficiency by improving the method clerks use to bag and store flower bouquets
Demonstrated flexibility by serving as a temporary employee in the Grocery Department
Lake County Clerk's Office, Lake County, IL
Check-In Judge November 2012
Expedited the check-in process by quickly finding vital voter information
Addressed voter complaints ranging from station setup to confusion with forms and worked to improve voter satisfaction
Cooperated with 4 other judges to verify signatures of voters
Activities
Model United Nations Illinois (Conference) Simulations Director, MUNI XX September 2014—Present
Collaborated with the department head to design and implement an organizational hierarchy for the department
Optimized the background guide writing process by delegating work to committee staff in a more efficient manner
Created an educational political simulation comprised of the United States and USSR cabinets
Simulations Director, MUNI XIX September 2013—September 2014
Designed a unique simulation of American criminal gangs during the 1920s to teach delegates about gang relations and supply chain
management
Developed and published 2 background guides with biographical and secondary sources
Oversaw a staff of five team members who assisted in the execution of the simulation
Illinois Model United Nations (RSO) Fundraising Chair September 2013—Present
Spearheaded a movement to convince the president to apply for 501(c)3 status
Researched local businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area to find prospective businesses for benefit nights
Communicated with local businesses and academic establishments for fundraising partnerships
Honors
Semifinalist in the UIUC Department of Communications Pecha Kucha Tournament (Fall 2013)
Group Leader for University of Illinois delegation, AMUN 2014