STEPHEN MARVIN GROSS

505 Lyndale Ave N smgross@csbsju.edu

New Prague, MN 56071 952.846.8580

SUMMARY
Resourceful, adaptable, and humble continual learner with socially minded motivations drawn from experiences in
entrepreneurial small business efforts and cross-cultural, global volunteer involvement. Versatile collaborator and
engaged listener prepared to complete diverse tasks ranging from customer relations to administrative management.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude
Saint Johns University, Collegeville, MN May 2013
Major: Sociology, Minor: Business Management, Focus: Gender Studies GPA: 3.93/4.0
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa (Nations Oldest and Most Widely Known Honor Society)
2013 CSB Jackson Fellow (Civic Engagement and Leadership Building Program)
Caritas Man of Extraordinary Service Award (Campus Engagement and Leadership)
MN Campus Compact Presidents Student Leadership Award (Community Outreach)
Regent/Trustee Scholar (Highest Academic Scholarship Awarded at Saint Johns)

EXPERIENCE
Benedictine Volunteer Corps Member
Lescolania de Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain January-April 2014
Planned and implemented English focus groups, physical education classes, and school activities
Performed translations and completed Graduate level theology course in Benedictine Spirituality
Priorato San Jose, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala August 2013-January 2014
! Taught English classes and aided in math and social science classes at the high school level equivalent
! Contributed to maintenance of the gardens, forest, and buildings and supported carpentry projects
Field Guide and Administrative Assistant
Self Discovery Adventures, Duluth, MN June-August 2013
Led daily guided canoe, kayak, and hiking trips for clients of varied levels of outdoor experience
Independently maintained and developed website content and design using WorldPress platform
Created and managed forms on EventBrite to allow for user-friendly online registration and payment
Anticipated and completed assorted writing, communications, and administrative tasks proactively
Senior Giving Campaign Chair
2013 Class Committee, Saint Johns University August 2012-May 2013
Developed and organized campaign to inform classmates of institutional benefits of alumni support
Spoke at Saint johns Day Event for Alumni, Graduation Senior Banquet, and our Campaign Kick-Off
Continue as a general member of the committee and as Alumni Events Chair as of April 2014
Sales Development, Analysis and Marketing Fellow
FINNEGANS Brewing and Community Fund, Minneapolis, MN June-August 2012
Collected and structured account and sales data in Excel and Salesforce to facilitate reporting and analysis
Contributed to the fast-paced work environment by collaborating on urgent, daily business projects
Coordinated volunteers and interacted with prospective customers at beer tastings and professional events

ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:
Writing acoustic guitar music and performing live sets, former member of Saint Johns Mens Chorus
Lively in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, slacklining, running, kayaking, and yoga
Former member of Saint Johns varsity golf team, continue leisurely involvement in golf and basketball
Reading philosophical novels and thought-provoking fictions and sharing intentional, academic discussion
Initiating self-taught projects such as brewing beer and coffee, authentic Czech cooking, and photography