Steven M. Hendrickson Email & Phone Number

Remote

Programs: YSEALI Seeds for the FutureClimate Action Artists ResidenciesAlfa Fellowship Program Rebuilding a Russian-American Conversation

New York, New York

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Huittinen, Finland

- Taught groups of 14-16 students of all ages, from beginner to advanced levels, English language and American culture during a 3 month summer intensive language course - Prepared interesting and engaging lectures and activities for students from primarily Russian speaking backgrounds about American English and culture - Collaborated with school faculty and Russian staff to craft curriculum and set obtainable language level outcomes for the students

Greater Seattle Area

- Coordinated with international partner organizations in 9 countries across Europe and Central Asia and over 100 program participants, host families and US schools before and after students' arrival in the US for their J-1 high school exchange program - Worked independently and with stakeholders to address issues and overcome challenges that would arise throughout the course of the exchange program - Guided program candidates through the application process by collecting and reviewing application documents, conducting interviews and orientations in person and via Skype in order to properly vet and prepare program participants - Ensured program compliance with Department of State regulations and industry standards - Collaborated with colleagues to establish the agency's new F-1 exchange program services- Maintained database records

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

- Developed new online marketing strategies with Russian staff which improved SEO for European markets - Managed and created content for the center's social media platforms including blog posts, videos and photos- Published over 55 individual articles on topics ranging from on Russian culture, history and holidays, to reviews of restaurants, museums and language learning apps, on center's blog: http://lidenz.ru/author/steven-hendrickson/ and for "St. Petersburg in Your Pocket" guide - Conducted market research for company's expansion to the Japanese market

Duluth, Minnesota Area

- Chaired Student Association's Academic Affairs committee and presented regular reports to the Student Association Congress- Represented student body on University's Educational Policy Committee, providing student body's perspective on liberal education curriculum reforms - Led "Late Night Library" event which sought to provide students with adequate access to study space and library resources in preparation of final examinations

Duluth, Minnesota Area

- Arranged transportation and other logistics for group of 50+ student advocates to Minnesota State Capitol for "Support the U" Day lobbying meetings focused on funding for American Indian Learning Resource Center- Coordinated meetings with legislators at Local, State and Federal levels in support of higher education funding - Assisted in the formulation of political advocacy training curriculum for the "Legislative Certificate Program" (LCP) participates - Led student lobby group meetings with Minnesota Senators and Congressmen/staffers in Washington, DC in support of Pell Grant funding legislation - Arranged all transportation logistics for 2 Washington lobby trips, reducing program costs by over 50% while increasing number of participants

Master'S Of Social Sciences, European Studies/Civilization, Magna Cum Laude Approbatur

Activities and Societies: CISSI: Organization for International Students of Social Sciences - Hosted numerous events both independently.

A2+ Certificate, Russian Language

2012 Russian Language Camp Certificate, Russian Language

Five-week Intensive language and culture exchange program to Petrozavodsk, St. Petersburg and Moscow

Minor, Russian

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History, German Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Association, Student Legislative Coalition, Russian Club, Astronomy Club, German Culture ClubGraduated.