Adam Coles Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

- Served as the program lead for all Working America campaigns run in the state of Minnesota- Documented canvassers’ narratives and data about their experiences; analyzed, synthesized, and tabulated it; produced weekly reports distributed to local and national affiliate groups- Worked with local partner organizations to ensure the most effective canvass.

New London, Connecticut, United States

- Tutored Intermediate Microeconomics for both the Fall and Spring semesters of my senior year- Developed teaching skills as I had to fully understand and explain economic concepts to peers in various ways- Set and managed my hours independently as I ran twice weekly group sessions, along with scheduled individual sessions

New London, Connecticut, United States

- After serving as a board member my Junior year, I was elected chair of the SAB for my senior year- Regularly led meetings with peer board members, as well as members of the GOV/IR faculty, to schedule events and take care of various other responsibilities- Ran the social media for the SAB, gaining marketing skills and proficiency in Canva

New London, Connecticut, United States

- Honed my organizational and accounting skills as I managed the budget and expenses of the club- Developed as a leader as I worked with former members to reestablish the club’s presence on campus and reengage members of the campus community- Formed connections and improved communication skills as I served as the primary liaison between the Connecticut.

Edina, Minnesota, United States

- Worked with the School Board’s Legislative Action Committee doing policy research and program development- Read and parsed recent legislation passed in Minnesota relating to education, including Special Ed funding and high school course requirements- Helped develop the Career Exploration curriculum recently introduced to the Edina Public Schools

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Canvassed door-to-door raising money for environmental protection- Learned how to quickly and clearly explained technical environmental issues to individuals with no prior knowledge of the problem- Developed important communication skills as I connected with dozens of community members each night, all with varying political beliefs and financial situations

Edina, Minnesota, United States

- Hired back as a part-time worker for the school district after working as an intern for two years- Honed technology skills in a demanding environment and demonstrated the ability to work independently- Developed interpersonal skills as I worked directly with teachers in the classroom to help troubleshoot technology issues and prepare for a transition to.

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

- Gained customer service and support skills as a cashier at one of the five REI flagship stores in the US- Learned the importance of efficiency and organization as I assisted hundreds of customers daily- Worked in a team environment where I learned to be available to help others, as well as to how to ask for help with necessary

Edina, Minnesota, United States

- Introduced to and developed basic technology and troubleshooting skills as I worked with a team of interns to help facilitate the transition from one school year to another- As a second year intern I aided and instructed younger interns on different projects and was trusted with more independent work- Worked efficiently as I handled high volume projects.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Government And Economics

Activities and Societies: Peer Economics Tutor, GOV/IR SAB Chair, Rethinking Economics Chair and TreasurerCourses include: Econometrics.

Study Abroad, Economics

Courses include: Democracy and Capitalism; Development Economics; History of Monetary, Capital and Interest Theories

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Debate Team Captain, Band Captain and Section LeaderAwards: Graduated cum laude, AP Scholar, Louis Armstrong Award