Matthew J. Biggio
*******.******@*****.*** . *** Arlington Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126 . 630-272-
6234
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EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences
. Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Major Plan of Study in Farsi
- May 2013
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EXPERIENCE
U.S. House of Representatives - Steve Chabot (Ohio - 1)
Fall 2012
Intern - Fall Semester
Washington, D.C.
. Managed incoming and outgoing constituent mail and wrote responses
. Administered daily tours of the Capitol Building
. Organized and maintained requests such as White House tours, flag
requests, etc.
. Attended meetings and took detailed notes for the Congressman
Harvest Foods Inc.
Summer 2011
Merchandiser
Chicago, IL
. Maintained invoices and orders as a liaison between Costco and Alpha
Baking Company
. Gathered research to forecast market trends in the food industry
. Honed organizational skills used to multi-task
Alpha Baking Company Summer
2010
Shipping Department
Chicago, IL
. Created pallets of product shipment for up to eight Costco stores
daily
. Gained knowledge of the shipping/receiving aspects of business
. Improved efficiency by implementing best practices learned through
teamwork and open communication
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ACTIVITIES
Psi Upsilon Fraternity Fall 2010
- Spring 2010
Member and Kitchen Staff
Champaign, IL
. Learned responsibility and time management by maintaining a job
while being a full-time student
. Maintained a safe and clean environment in the kitchen
. Participated in multiple charity events to fundraise for key
organizations
. Played an active role in the recruitment of new members
Persian Culture Association
Fall 2009 - Present
Member
Champaign, IL
. Attended monthly events to learn more of the Persian culture
. Provided the PCA with contrasts between Iranian and US cultures
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SPECIAL SKILLS
. Fluent in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
. Knowledge in other computer programs (iConstituent, Capitol
Contender, etc.)
. Conversant in Farsi and Spanish