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06-10-2008, 12:46 PM
Original message from: michael@americanvalues.org

Dear Listserv subscribers,

I write because I seek employment and would be a valuable asset to any
organization in a field related community banking, financial services,
and/or policy. I am a highly motivated creative thinker with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Policy Analysis and Management (PAM) from Cornell
University. Currently, I am the Outreach Coordinator for the Institute for
American Values (IAV), a nonpartisan think tank located in midtown
Manhattan. At the IAV my primary responsibility has been preparation for
our recent conference in Washington, DC: "Confronting the Debt Culture."

The conference was a collaborative event in which academics, experts and
leaders in the community banking industry met to discuss how to renew Thrift
as a value in the American cultural landscape. I spent months calling,
meeting with, and drafting letters to prospective signatories, attendees and
presenters. Additionally I helped prepare the agenda and contributed to the
logistical planning and execution of the event.

The IAV is a small organization, with only 5 employees in the New York
office. This gave me the opportunity to share in all levels of preparation
for the event, as well as to participate in the day-to-day operations of the
Institute. The project I have been working on, The New Thrift, is a
national campaign by the IAV to confront the linked problems of high rates
of personal and societal debt, low savings, and growing inequality. You can
read more at www.newthrift.org <http://www.newthrift.org/> ('http://www.newthrift.org/>') .

My diligence, academic background and relevant experience make me an ideal
candidate for a position that involves any combination of community
outreach, writing, financial analysis, policy analysis, administrative tasks
and event coordinating. I currently live outside New York City but am open
to travel and relocation. Please email me at: MichaelLevSchuman@gmail.com.
My resume is included below.

Thank you for your consideration.

Michael Lev Schuman






Michael Lev Schuman


985 East Broadway; Woodmere, NY 11598


MichaelLevSchuman@gmail.com

(516) 578-3731




EDUCATION




Cornell University College of Human Ecology, Ithaca, NY . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bachelor of Science, Policy Analysis and Management



2007


G.W. Hewlett High School, Hewlett, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

National Merit Finalist 2003, National Honor Society, AP Scholar



2003



WORK EXPERIENCE





Institute for American Values, New York, NY . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outreach Coordinator

* Promoted research materials and National Conference event

* Represented Institute in meetings with potential partner organizations

* Performed strategic and logistical tasks, especially in planning for
conference event

* Assisted curator in development and implementation of artifact exhibit
and catalogue



Jan. 2008-Present


St. Luke's Hospital Primary Care Clinic, New York, NY . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Managed Care Service Representative


* Made clinical and laboratory appointments, processed patients upon
admission, discharge and transfer and completed insurance paperwork

* Developed excellent interpersonal skills with daily volume in excess of
150 patients

* Worked with high level of accuracy in error-conscious work environment

* Maintained and updated patient records on EAGLE mainframe and Carecasttm
IDX software



2005-2008


Community Access, New York, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Intern

* Promoted fundraising and educational programs for disabled consumers

* Observed and participated in education and training methods

* Created and organized database of client medical information



2002


People For Stringer: Scott Stringer for Public Advocate, New York, NY . .
. . . . . . . . .

Campaign Intern

* Campaigned citywide at public and political events, fundraisers, etc.

* Lead other interns to various campaign stops employing knowledge of city
and MTA

* Developed excellent interpersonal skills with politicians, union
representatives, campaign staff, journalists, and everyday New Yorkers



2001


LEADERSHIP/SERVICE

* Pledge Class president of fraternity

* Cornell Dinner Club

* Cornell Parliamentary Debate Club

* Friends Program mentor, "Big Brother" Program

* Long Island Sinai Temple Youth, Religious and Cultural Vice
President of service program affiliated with North American Federation of
Temple Youth (NFTY)

* Model Congress, Senior Executive Board, 8 Best Speaker awards,
Best Delegation award




SKILLS

* Software Proficiencies in Minitab, EAGLE, IDX, Microsoft Word,
Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

* Excellent at professional communication, written and verbal