Stuart J. Polen 905 West Oregon Street Apt. 203 • Urbana, IL 61801 • (847)-757-0608 • stuartpolen@gmail.com

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