andrew durkot
Public Address Announcer at Park Center Senior High School
master public policy | treasurer umbas | part-time public address announcer
master 's public policy ( '20 ) , b.a . economics & political science ( '17 ) . experience guiding non-profit outbreak covid-19 , estimating potential revenue state minnesota , analyzing affect policy stakeholder . always looking better leader , better citizen , better human .
Park Center Senior High School
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Public Address Announcer
Public Address Announcer for PCSH at all Men's and Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, and Football games. Four years of experience announcing various events including Minnesota State Highschool League tournament games.
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA BAND ALUMNI SOCIETY
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Treasurer
Record and monitor the financial activity of the University of Minnesota Band Alumni Society coffers, issue funds for purposes related to fulfilling the mission of the organization. File all appropriate taxes for the past year and maintain good standing with all applicable government authorities.
Minneapolis
Atticus Administration, LLC
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Project Coordinator
- Plan and execute settlement agreements for class action lawsuits to ensure timely and accurate data gathering, distribution of funds to class members, and prompt resolution of unforeseen settlement matters. 
- Track and maintain accurate counts of individuals who Opt-In, Exclude, and Object to settlements in order to provide accurate information to courts upon final hearings. 
- Maintain consistent and accurate communications between Defense and Plaintiff Counsels in accordance with the Settlement Agreement to ensure a quick and seamless administration process.
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Community Reinvestment Fund, USA
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Grant Processor/Credit Analyst
- Led a team of 12 reviewers that reviewed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications for the second draw. I was the first point of contact for reviewers in answering questions regarding individual applications, and was responsible for conveying information from management to the review team to ensure compliance with Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations.  
- Analyzed financial information from applicants to determine eligibility for the PPP program and compliance with the SBA.
- Analyze the financial information of grant applicants to determine eligibility for the Restore Rhode Island grant program. Documents include state and federal tax returns for individuals and businesses, state specific tax forms, various business balances sheets, and multiple background check reports. 
- Communicate with applicants in order to request the necessary documents needed for the application, as well as relay process-oriented information to clients including the status of their application and next steps. 
- Reviewed applications submitted by associates to ensure all of the necessary documentation is present, with heightened attention to ensuring the proper tax documentation is present and current. 
Rapidly adapted to various changes made by the state of Rhode Island regarding the qualifications used to determine eligibility of applicants for grants.
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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University of Minnesota Professional Student Government
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President
- Chief executive of PSG, providing strategic vision to effectively promote and advocate on behalf of the Professional student body on the campus of the University of Minnesota. 
- Responsible for maintaining and balancing a $200,000 budget adhering to not only University policy but also state and federal law as a registered 501(c)(3). 
- Reported all necessary information required by the State of Minnesota, University of Minnesota, and Attorney General's Office of Minnesota to maintain good standing with all organizations and our 501(c)(3) status. 
- Guided the organization through upheaval caused by the unexpected departure of the previous President, balancing previous commitments made and ensuring the organization adhered to its mission. 
- Successfully petitioned and ensured a 2020-2021 budget that was equivalent to the previous years in light of the uncertainty created by the COVID-19.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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University of Minnesota Professional Student Government
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Vice President
Vice President of the University of Minnesota's professional student government body. Working towards ensuring professional students at the University are fairly represented to University faculty and leadership by advocating for nearly 9,000 students. 
- Actively assist our President in setting a concise and thorough agenda that includes top concerns that constituents bring forward to us. 
- Chair member for multiple committees on issues ranging from student mental health to the search committee for the new Provost of the U of M.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Minnesota Department of Revenue
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Student Para-Professional
Member of the Tax Research division helping to compile the 2020 Tax Expenditure Budget through research, data collection, estimating, and forecasting.  
- Utilized a broad base of research materials including industrial publications, market forecasts, and scholarly databases to project the monetary value of sales, income, and excise taxes in the state of Minnesota. 
- Thoroughly written and explained methodology of research methods in order to inform future researchers as well as state legislators.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Osseo Area Schools
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Information Technology Education Specialist
-Repairing and maintaining desktop/laptop computers to ensure that they are in working condition for students, faculty and staff.
-Requesting and installing new hardware designed for teaching and enabling teachers to teach in the best manner possible for the student.
-­Oversight of local computer lab facilities with responsibilities including, but not limited to the following: customer support, security, hardware/software troubleshooting etc.
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Minneapolis Public Schools
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Information Technology Field Technician
Field support for northern group of Minneapolis Public School district. 

Responsibilities included: 
-Repairing and maintaining desktop/laptop computers to ensure that they are in working condition for students, faculty and staff.
-Requesting and installing new hardware designed for teaching and enabling teachers to teach in the best manner possible for the student.
-Installing software for computer labs or teaching computers.
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Computer Device Support
-Provided customer support for the entire University Community at the Office of Information Technology via phone, chat, SMS, email and face ­to ­face and using remote tools.
-­Oversight of local and remote computer lab facilities including, but not limited to the following: customer support, security, hardware/software troubleshooting etc.
-Provided face to face technology support at various walk-in support locations across campus.
-Provided computer and device support in technology support zones. Assist with technology peer tutoring, and video event support.
-­Used developed skills along with support tools, such as ServiceNow and Bomgar.
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Minnesota Senate
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Student Intern
Student Intern for Sen. John Hoffman of District 36B. 
- Sat in on committee meetings for bills that Sen. Hoffman requested additional information on as well as bills that he authored and co-authored.
- Attend community outreach events to gather information concerning issues that affect constituents and gauge public opinion toward policy.
- Research and communicate policy positions that the Senator holds to constituents, ensuring accuracy and relevancy to the individuals question or concern.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Master's of Public Policy (M.P.P)
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
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Economics & Political Science
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Education
University of Minnesota Alumni Association
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Director at Large - Student Representative
One of two student representatives on the Board of Directors, providing oversight of the organization as a whole while providing input from the perspective of a current graduate student and former undergraduate student.
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Arts and Culture
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA BAND ALUMNI SOCIETY
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Director At Large
Provided oversight and strategic vision in directing organization policy that promotes lasting connections between alumni of the University of Minnesota. Policy centered on executing the core vision of the organization by providing opportunities to participate in musical, social, and philanthropic activities.
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Steve Rogness
Research Analyst at Minnesota Office of Higher Education
St Paul, MN
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Stephanie Hallgren
Outreach Director at Office of State Rep. Bob Morgan (IL-58)
Chicago, IL
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Sydney Hobart
Community Health Improvement Specialist at Allina Health
Minneapolis, MN
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Henry Parker
Asset Manager at CommonBond Communities
St Paul, MN
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Matthew Kunkel  MPA, PMP
Value Stream Lead - Air Data Sensors at Collins Aerospace
Minneapolis, MN
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Alfredo Martel
President & CEO at Meda - Metropolitan Economic Development Association
Minneapolis, MN
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Amy Sullivan
Ski Tech at Epic Mountain Sports
Fraser, CO
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Jennifer Ouyang
Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Retinal Angiographer at Edina Retina Consultants
Minneapolis, MN
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John Crowley
Field Service Coordinator at Kurita America Inc.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Hayley Banker
Patient Representative at University of Minnesota Physicians Pediatric ENT
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Hailee Leipzig
Student at University of Minnesota - Psychology BA, Music performance BA, Spanish minor
Minneapolis, MN
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Nicole Muller
Senior in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Expected Graduation: May 2022
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Matthew Katilus
Cyber Security Analyst at Travelers
Enfield, CT
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Michael Fritz
1L Law Student at the University of Minnesota - Law School
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Devon Osman
Environmental Technician at Wenck
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Danté Hudson
Chief Operating Officer at YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Carmen Ramirez
Psychometrist at Martin-McAllister Consulting
Minneapolis, MN
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Tejas Nivarty
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Frisbie Group at University of Minnesota
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Lauren Borchart
Editorial Director at College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Neil Garcia
R&D Student Intern
Minneapolis, MN
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Senior Policy Advisor at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC
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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
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University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA)
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Humphrey School Alumni & Students
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