Adam E. Rowe
  arowe4@uic.edu
  Chicago, IL


  ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATE

 Proven ability to further an organization’s social media efforts to improve event and contest promotions.

  EDUCATION

  University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)                                                Dec 2012
  Masters of Public Administration Candidate                                             Chicago IL
  Certificate in E-Government
 Researching improving the transition services for people with disabilities to achieve a higher degree of self-
  sufficiency.

  University of Wisconsin-Madison                                                        May 2005
  Bachelor of Arts in Psychology                                                         Madison, WI
  Certificate in Jewish Studies


  POLICY EXPERIENCE

  City of Chicago, Office of the City Treasurer                                       Chicago, IL
  Press Intern                                                                        November 2011 – Present
 Created a fluid social media strategy for Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook Fan Page, YouTube Channel, & slideshare.
 Developed effective ROI measurements for social media strategy.
 Improved event & contest promotions with the social media strategy of twitter hashtags and Facebook Fan page
  updates.

  The Renaissance Collaborative, Inc.                                                 Chicago, IL
  Workforce Development Intern                                                        July 2011 – November 2011
 Developing and implementing a strategic plan to build relationships with Chicago area employers with
  landscaping, urban farming, janitorial, and administrative job openings.
 Exceled in updating training material through Microsoft Publisher.
 Aided in the transition to improved data management by inputting initial information in Microsoft Access.

  Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Disabilityworks                                     Chicago, IL
  Social Media Intern                                                                  March 2011 – June 2011
 Provided social media event promotion support for a job fair for Veterans that had over 1000 participants.
 Engaged the Chicago area business community about the adoption of workplace inclusion and accessibility
  practices through Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn outreach.


  VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  The Jewish Federations of North America                                           Louisville, KY & Chicago, IL
  Lay Leader                                                                         Aug 2008 – Present
 Continuous participation in the planning & implementation of events ranging from ten to seventy-five
  participants.
 Participated in two young adult leadership conferences.

  Chicago Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration                    Chicago, IL
  Subcommittee Member                                                                  May 2011 – Present
 Providing Student feedback in a feasibility study for a potential mentorship program.

Economic Sustainability Resume

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    Adam E. Rowe arowe4@uic.edu Chicago, IL ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATE  Proven ability to further an organization’s social media efforts to improve event and contest promotions. EDUCATION University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Dec 2012 Masters of Public Administration Candidate Chicago IL Certificate in E-Government  Researching improving the transition services for people with disabilities to achieve a higher degree of self- sufficiency. University of Wisconsin-Madison May 2005 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Madison, WI Certificate in Jewish Studies POLICY EXPERIENCE City of Chicago, Office of the City Treasurer Chicago, IL Press Intern November 2011 – Present  Created a fluid social media strategy for Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook Fan Page, YouTube Channel, & slideshare.  Developed effective ROI measurements for social media strategy.  Improved event & contest promotions with the social media strategy of twitter hashtags and Facebook Fan page updates. The Renaissance Collaborative, Inc. Chicago, IL Workforce Development Intern July 2011 – November 2011  Developing and implementing a strategic plan to build relationships with Chicago area employers with landscaping, urban farming, janitorial, and administrative job openings.  Exceled in updating training material through Microsoft Publisher.  Aided in the transition to improved data management by inputting initial information in Microsoft Access. Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Disabilityworks Chicago, IL Social Media Intern March 2011 – June 2011  Provided social media event promotion support for a job fair for Veterans that had over 1000 participants.  Engaged the Chicago area business community about the adoption of workplace inclusion and accessibility practices through Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn outreach. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE The Jewish Federations of North America Louisville, KY & Chicago, IL Lay Leader Aug 2008 – Present  Continuous participation in the planning & implementation of events ranging from ten to seventy-five participants.  Participated in two young adult leadership conferences. Chicago Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration Chicago, IL Subcommittee Member May 2011 – Present  Providing Student feedback in a feasibility study for a potential mentorship program.