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Jason R. Polen

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Grameen Foundation Marketing & Social Media Intern 9/·10 ² 1/·10Large international non-profit focused on alleviating global poverty through microfinance (GrameenFoundation.org)

 Audit and present suggestions to improve social media strategy using quantitative metrics Identify and publish relevant news and events on multiple social media platforms daily Engage in weekly meetings to ensure online marketing is aligned with various initiatives   Measure, evaluate, then adjust the social media strategy accordingly to maximize return on investment

Department of Veterans Affairs  Claims Intern 10/¶07 ² 1/·10Federal Gov. Dept. responsible for caring for veterans of the United States Armed Forces (VA.gov)

 Examine medical records and evidence to determine veterans· eligibility for federal benefits Triage hundreds of incoming claims daily by carefully analyzing constituents· statements Follow and adhere to regular changes in federal laws and organizational procedures

 Accomplishments:   Received three consecutive ´Exceeds Expectationsµ annual evaluations

Bryant Christie Incorporated  Market Research Intern 3/·10 ² 6/·10I nternational affairs consulting firm that offers services in trade, finance, and market development (BryantChristie.com)

 Update international trade databases that outline specific import requirements

 Create comparative spreadsheets contrasting international tariffs and value added taxes (VAT)  Research and draft multi-million dollar grant applications for large clients  Conduct market research on potential areas of expansion for large domestic food producers

Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ)  Event & Outreach Intern 1/·10 ² 8/·10Grassroots non-profit promoting ethical international trade and development practices (SeattleGlobalJustice.org)

 Assist in planning event with over 300 guests that raised organization·s annual operating budget Consolidate and reorganize multiple stakeholder databases to streamline fundraising and outreach

 W ashington State Department of Commerce  International Trade Intern 5/·09 - 10/·09State Gov. Dept. accountable for economic development, energy policy, and federal grant management (Commerce.Wa.Go

 Research potential markets for Washington exports and write report about findings Create and maintain database to track progress on multi-million dollar federal stimulus grants

 Research and collect state-level economic development studies for new Deputy Director Write informational pamphlet targeted at attracting potential Chinese foreign investors to Washington

EDUCATION: Seattle University (SeattleU.edu)  GRADUATION: April 2011 Degree: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Minor: International Economic Development

Major GPA: 3.7 Overall GPA: 3.5  Awards/ Accomplishments:

  Seattle University Dean·s List   International Student Energy Summit (ISES) Scholarship recipient ² Calgary, Canada   International Studies Honor Society Member - Sigma Iota Rho

Study Abroad: Amman, Jordan Arabic Language 12/·10 ² 4/·10

Seattle University International Studies Club President & Founder 9/¶08 ² 9/¶10 Plan and organize campus events relating to international relations topics Create dialogue between professors, students, and alumni to improve International Studies Dept. netwo

 Accomplishments:  Planned event with over 100 attendees called, ´Global Prospects Career Fairµ, which brought

internship, job, graduate school, and post-graduate service opportunities to campus

Student Executive Council  Member 9/·08 ² 6/·09 Represent International Studies Dept. on an advisory board to increase the quality of curriculum

Model United Nations & European Union Delegate 9/·07 ² 6/¶08

 Engage in simulated UN & EU conferences that discuss international problems and draft resolutions