This document is a resume for Ross Michael Allen that outlines his education, awards and honors, community leadership and engagement experiences, employment history, and student leadership roles. It shows that Ross is pursuing dual majors in Economics and Philosophy at Kansas State University with a anticipated graduation in May 2015. He has received numerous competitive scholarships and honors for his leadership potential and commitment to public service. His experience includes founding a non-profit organization, coordinating various community service activities and events, working on political campaigns, and holding several leadership positions in student organizations at KSU.

1. Ross Michael Allen
2005 Hunting Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785)305-0774
rmallen@k-state.edu
Education
Kansas State University Majors: Economics, Philosophy Minor: Non-Profit Leadership Studies
GPA: 4.0 Graduation Anticipated May 2015
Awards and Honors
• The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program (2015): Program of highly competitive, merit-based grants for
international educational exchange for students. Final grant outcome pending.
• The Rhodes Scholarship, Finalist (2014): Competitive scholarship for study at The University of Oxford
• Harry S. Truman Scholar (2014): Competitive federally funded scholarship for college juniors recognizing
“demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to public service”.
• REALITY Scholar (2014): Competitive scholarship funded by the Schusterman Family Foundation. Scholars
travel to Israel (planned for December 2014) and meet with a variety of Israeli governmental, business, and
religious leaders to engage on issues of leadership, identity, and social change.
• Newman Civic Fellow (2013): Sponsored by Campus Compact to recognize student leaders with demonstrated
success in finding solutions to challenges facing communities throughout the country.
• Hunger Champion of the Year, Harvesters Food Network of Kansas City (2013)
• Morse Scholar (2012): Supported an undergraduate project that involves community service and has the
potential to impact public policy.
Community Leadership and Engagement
• The Community CORE Foundation, Co-Founder and Board Chairman (May 2013-current): Community CORE,
a 501c3 community development non-profit, works to provide spaces to live, work, play, and grow for people
in rural communities. Our inaugural project was the repurposing of an abandoned gym into a community
center in Soldier, KS. We have also obtained a plot of land for an economic development business incubator
and currently coordinate a mobile library and food assistance program for local low income youth. Long-term
goals include establishment of low-income housing and a not-for-profit filling station.
• Community Cinema (Spring 2012-current): As an affiliate of Independent Lens and PBS, hosted screenings of
documentaries that approached social issues and then facilitated dialogues following the film with groups
ranging from 50 to 120 participants
• Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Planning Committee, Member (Spring 2012-current): Helped
plan an annual celebration and day of remembrance on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Attended monthly
planning meetings, did student and community outreach, managed print and social media
• Life Choice Ministries (August 2011– Spring 2012): Administrative assistant filing adoption paperwork
• King Solomon Christian Summer Camp (2008-current) – Counsel 1st – 4th graders in groups from 15 to 130
• County-level campaign manager, Lynn Jenkins for Congress (summer 2012)
• Co-campaign manager, Richard Carlson for Kansas State House of Representatives (summer 2012)

2. Employment
• HandsOn Kansas State: Student Program Coordinator (2011-current): Develop service and civic learning
opportunities which foster relationships between students and local nonprofits. Activities coordinated
regularly include mobile food distributions, community clean-ups, youth literacy events, film screening civic
discourses, and senior-care assistance.
• Class Leader (May 2013 – May 2014): Recitation instructor for Introduction to Leadership Concepts (LEAD
212) class. Facilitated small group discussions, led active-learning exercises, graded papers, and assisted high
risk freshmen in adjusting to a university setting.
• Intern for Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (Summer 2012): Attended briefings, wrote summaries, researched
legislation, led tours of the U.S. Capitol, handled constituent phone and mail correspondences, general office
work
• Prairie Wind Cattle Company (Summers, 2007-current): Worked as foreman raising cattle, haying,
maintaining fence, etc.
Student Leadership
• Director of Events, Blue Key Senior Leadership Honorary (2014-current): Blue Key Honor Society is a premier
honor society that recognizes college students at senior institutions of higher education for balanced and all-
around excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Serve as a mentor to three incoming freshman, act
as primary instructor in a self-development class for underclassmen, and coordinated a campus-wide
Leadership Appreciation Reception.
• President, Hands-On Student Leaders (2012-current)
• Acacia Fraternity, President (2014-2015), Recruitment Chair, (2013-2014), Social Chair (2012-2013)
• Student Alumni Board (2011-current): Student Alumni Board is an enthusiastic group of approximately 35
students whose primary purpose is to promote K-State at a variety of university and Alumni Association
activities including high-school recruitment programs, alumni gatherings, and formal donor receptions.
• K-State Student Governing Association - Student Affairs Director (2012-2013)
• President, Silver Key Sophomore Service Honorary (2012-2013)
• Vice President, Chimes Junior Honorary (2013-2014)
• Quest Freshman Honorary Member (2011)
• University Honors Program Student Association Executive Board (2011-2012)
• Student Senate Intern (2011-2012)
• Kansas State University College Clubs Allocations Committee Member (2011-2012)
• Kansas State University Communications and Marketing Student Advisory Committee (2012)
On-Campus Clubs/Activities Involvement
• Collegiate Choral Honor Choir
• Kansas State University Men’s Choir
• Philosophy Club
• Economics Club
Personal Mission Statement
I will better the communities around me and the people I interact with through transformative, interpersonal,
servant leadership and a lifelong commitment to loving others unconditionally.