Jason R.

Polen Rsum

JasonPolen@Gmail.com

(360) 4480872

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Seattle University
Seattle, WA Graduated: March, 2011 Degree: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, College of Arts and Sciences Minor: International Economic Development, Albers School of Business Key Accomplishments: Deans Honor Roll Recipient of International Student Energy Summit (ISES) Scholarship International Studies Honor Society Member - Sigma Iota Rho

Study Abroad: Qasid Institute

Arabic Language Founder and President Amman, Jordan Seattle, WA Dec. 2010 Apr. 2011 Sept. 2008 Sept. 2010

Seattle University International Studies Club

Created dialogue between professors, students, and alumni to improve department Planned career event with over 300 attendees bringing internship, job, and graduate school opportunities to campus Seattle, WA Sept. 2007 June 2008

Model United Nations & European Union

Delegate Engaged in simulated United Nations and European Union conferences Discussed international problems and drafted mock resolutions Seattle, WA Sept. 2008 June 2009

Student Executive Council

Member Represented the International Studies Department on an academic advisory board to increase the quality of curriculum Lobbied for increased funding for International Studies Department to hire an additional professor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Student Career Experience Program Veterans Service Representative Federal Government Department responsible for caring for veterans of the United States Armed Forces (VA.gov) Seattle, WA Portland, OR Oct. 2007 June 2011 June 2011 Present

Interpret Code of Federal Regulations mandating administration of benefits Make eligibility determinations for benefits based on applicable federal laws Craft official government correspondence personalized for constituents explaining implications of federal laws Follow and adhere to regular changes in federal laws and organizational procedures Evaluate work-flow and daily team operations to develop more efficient practices Assigned to special team that focuses on completing stations top priorities Taught training courses on various legal topics pertaining the organization

Key Accomplishment: Received three consecutive Exceeds Expectations annual evaluations

Continued

Professional Experience Continued National Public Radio KPLU Humanosphere

Journalism Intern

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Seattle branch of NPR focused on reporting international philanthropy-related news (Humanosphere.KPLU.org) Seattle, WA May 2011 Jan. 2012 Formulated online marketing strategy based on demographics, target audiences, and best practices Researched international development news daily and composed reports to head journalist Utilized various online marketing tools, increasing online presence by 600% in first two weeks Significantly upgraded social media strategy; brought Facebook page Likes from 200 to over 1,000 in 5 months

Grameen Foundation
International non-profit focused on alleviating global poverty (GrameenFoundation.org) Marketing Intern Seattle, WA Sept. 2010 Jan. 2011 Leveraged social media during online giving campaign which yielded over 50% of annual budget Audited and presented suggestions to improve social media strategy using quantitative metrics Created a centralized social media dashboard which saved 10 hours per week Engaged in weekly meetings to ensure online marketing strategy was being utilized across departments

Bryant Christie Incorporated

International Affairs Intern

Consulting firm offering services in international trade and new market development (BryantChristie.com) Seattle, WA Mar. 2010 June 2010 Created extensive spreadsheets comparing international laws and tariffs, enabling clients to make quick and easy importexport decisions Conducted market research projects on potential areas of expansion for large clients

Key Accomplishment: Researched and drafted federal grant applications for large clients, which successfully acquired multi-million dollar federal grants used for international marketing

Community Alliance for Global Justice

Grassroots non-profit promoting ethical international trade practices (SeattleGlobalJustice.org) Event Planning & Outreach Intern Seattle, WA Jan. 2010 Aug. 2010 Consolidated and reorganized multiple donor databases, streamlining outreach and saving approx. 150 hours Assisted in planning annual fundraising event attended by over 300 guests; raised over 90% of the organizations annual operating budget

Washington State Department of Commerce

State Government Department accountable for economic development policy, energy policy, and federal grant management (Commerce.WA.gov) International Trade Intern Seattle, WA May 2009 Oct. 2009 Researched potential markets for Washington exports and created reports about findings Crafted and maintained customer relationship management database to track progress on multi-million dollar federal stimulus grants in Washington State Wrote informational pamphlets on Washington State investment opportunities which were distributed to over 500 potential foreign investors