Maximilian Belyantsev Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

- Collaborated with fellow editors and article authors to polish works via the Summer Publishing Program- Effectively revised legal articles using established frameworks to maximize clarity of ideas and concision

- Engaged in strategic planning to outline future developments of the journal- Conducted several rounds of revisions to improve relevance and accuracy of online content- Authored several philosophy articles across multiple issues and disciplines

Professional Experience:- Devised chapter marketing strategies resulting in 140+ membership registrations (15% increase YoY)- Effectively planned & executed a Regionals competition for 400+ participants, generated chapter revenue- Efforts led to 52 ICDC qualifiers from RM DECA of 88 total SCDC attendees, more than any other chapter- Outlined chapter objectives such as a fundraising strategy and training curriculum- Directed a leadership team consisting of 14 chapter officers- Maintained RM DECA's title as the #1 Chapter in MarylandCompetitive Experience:- Received 1st Place in Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making at the 2024 Maryland DECA State Career Development Conference

Professional Experience:- Led numerous training meetings for over 120 registered members.- Assisted in coordinating the Regionals Conference 2022 for Region 1, hosted by RMHS DECA.- Archived an expansive collection of sample scenarios for over 20 events, cluster-specific practice exams, event guidelines, comprehensive Roleplay and Written Event study guides, and more!- Led the RM DECA chapter to become the #1 chapter in Maryland with a groundbreaking 74% ICDC 2023 qualifying rate! (54 RM DECA ICDC qualifiers of 73 total RM DECA SCDC competitors.)- Pioneered RM DECA's first-ever ICDC Additional Training Program, featuring personalized training and one-on-one meetings for ICDC qualifiers.Competitive Experience:- Competed in the Maryland DECA 2022 Business Pitch Competition and received the Award for Most Articulate.- 1st Place in Human Resources Management at Maryland DECA's state conference, SCDC 2023- Campaigned for the office of Maryland DECA State President at SCDC 2023- International Finalist for the Business Management & Administration Cluster Exam at ICDC 2023

DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.- Qualified for and attended DECA's 2022 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.- Received a Certificate of DECA Excellence from Maryland DECA.

Hands-on Internship at The Tacy Foundation to streamline the organization's activities and perform various administrative tasks.- Led the Foundation's Tech Team to streamline and enhance client experiences- Developed and presented a project proposal to improve the enrollment process for new volunteers- Received Board approval for this project; reimagined the Foundation's orientation process- Redesigned official documents and data collection systems to facilitate efficient volunteer data management- Wrote several pieces for the Tacy Foundation Newsletter

- Created a platform empowering teens to overcome prevalent hardships, achieve their full potential, and live happier.- Published a 16,000+ word book (ISBN-13: 979-8864609415) and created relevant social media content on Instagram

- Led an instructional and fun chess education program for elementary school students- Developed rapport with program venue staff and effectively managed client relations to ensure satisfaction and retention

- Led 160+ Tide contributors & editors- Directed a comprehensive Adobe InDesign and article editing training session involving 20+ editors- Led revisions to The Tide’s Style Guide and Staff Manual to address developments in style & operations- Pioneered comprehensive systems for password management, content tracking, and calendar functions- Coordinated the production of The Tide's print & online publications since June 2023- Led the Editorial Board to publish a landmark analysis of the weight of college admissions on students - Led the Editorial Board through a comprehensive process of research, interviews, and internal deliberation to develop an endorsement piece for a finalist in the MCPS Student Member of the Board of Education election- Contributed to The Tide's 2024 CSPA Crown Awards Finalist status, awarded by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association- Contributed to The Tide’s receipt of the SNO Distinguished Site Award- Established the new Science & Tech section

- Collaborated with other Opinions section editors to proofread, edit, format, and publish articles.- Reorganized the Opinions section's Google Drive and Gmail for increased efficiency and ease of use.- Creatively utilized tools such as Adobe InDesign to design the newspaper's Opinions section layout.- Successfully re-established and wrote for The Tide's Editorial Board, which published an article in the March cycle in collaboration with several editors and writers to discuss school security initiatives.

Staff Writer for the Opinions section of The Tide, Richard Montgomery High School's student newspaper.- Collaborated with section editors to craft quality articles.- Featured online and in several print cycles of The Tide.

Served as a Press Associate on the Advisory Cabinet of the 45th SMOB, Mr. Arvin Kim. The Student Member of the Board (SMOB) serves on the Montgomery County Public School Board of Education as a student representative to voice concerns, enact change, and work towards a better MCPS.- Led focus groups with student representatives to gain perspective on relevant issues- Collaboratively led in-person Advisory Cabinet meetings and assisted the Communications Director, Chief of Staff, SMOB, and other cabinet leaders with various tasks as needed

Served as a Director of Communications and Public Relations on Mr. Sami Saeed's campaign to become Montgomery County Public School's 46th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). Mr. Saeed concluded his campaign as the SMOB-elect, receiving 70% of the vote.- Revised campaign materials and speeches- Advised Mr. Saeed on effective communication strategies- Created a project timeline to effectively visualize campaign goals- Led the PR + Communications team to create outreach ideas, content drafts, and event briefs- Attended the SMOB Nominating Convention and assisted in campaigning activities (with Mr. Saeed becoming a semi-finalist)

Served as a Copy Editor for The MoCo Student, a county-wide magazine founded in 2012 to help share fresh and relevant information written by youths to the wider Montgomery County student body.- Revised all Opinions, Young Writers, and MoCo News articles- Prepared articles for online publication in a timely manner

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Financial Economics

High School Diploma, Gpa/Wgpa: 4.00/4.95

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief of The Tide, Chapter President at RM DECA, President of Philosophy Club, Editor-in-Chief.

Pre-College Program

Dual Enrollment

Intermediate Russian I & II (Sep 2020 - May 2021) Business Law (Jul 2023 - Aug 2023)

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