Jason R.

Polen
OBJECTIVE:

JasonPolen@Gmail.com

(360) 4480872

I am a recent college graduate ambitiously seeking an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment where I can maximize my potential and become a strong contributor. Throughout college, I worked part-time, participated in multiple internships, volunteered, studied abroad, and held leadership positions at my university. I strive for success and am a driven individual. I have work experience in marketing, event planning, international affairs, and customer relations. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Veterans Service Representative

Seattle, WA Oct. 2007 Present Department of Veterans Affairs Assigned to special team that focused on completing stations top priorities Played a leadership role in reforming daily work-flow procedures, resulting in 20% increase in output Implemented a more efficient printing process which saved over 150 hours on a top priority project Received three consecutive Exceeds Expectations during annual evaluations Seattle, WA May 2011 January 2012 Humanosphere (National Public Radio) Utilized various social media tools, increasing online presence by 600% in first two weeks Significantly upgraded social media strategy; brought Facebook page Likes from just 200 to over 1,000 in 5 months Seattle, WA Mar. 2010 June 2010 Bryant Christie Incorporated Created spreadsheets comparing international tariffs so clients could make quick and easy export decisions Conducted multiple market research projects on potential areas of expansion for large clients Researched and drafted federal grant applications for large clients, which successfully acquired multi-million dollar grants used for international marketing Seattle, WA May 2009 Oct. 2009 Washington State Department of Commerce 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

Social Media & Journalism Intern

International Affairs Intern

International Trade Intern

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Marketing & Social Media Intern

Seattle, WA

Sept. 2010 Jan. 2011

Grameen Foundation Leveraged social media during online giving campaign which yielded over 50% of the organizations annual budget Engaged in weekly meetings to ensure online marketing strategy was being utilized across various departments Created a centralized social media dashboard which saved 10 hours per week of scanning multiple websites

Event Planning & Outreach Intern

Seattle, WA

Jan. 2010 Aug. 2010

Community Alliance for Global Justice 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 EDUCATION: Seattle University Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major GPA: 3.7 Graduated March 2011 Minor in International Economic Development Deans List Honor Society Member Study Abroad: Amman, Jordan Arabic Language Dec. 2010 Apr. 2011 Founder and President of International Studies Club Sept. 2008 Sept. 2010 Created dialogue between professors, students, and alumni to improve International Studies Dept. network Planned career event with over 300 attendees bringing internship, job, and graduate school opportunities to campus Model United Nations & European Union Delegate Sept. 2007 June 2008 Engaged in simulated UN & EU conferences that discussed international problems and drafted resolutions