Clayton Mutert

815-354-7793

claymutert@aol.com

Objective
To obtain an internship to gain useful work experience, and ideally future employment
opportunities, within my field of study in preparation for a career in public policy, while
contributing to an organization that is actively working to effect positive social change.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies, DePaul University, Chicago, (GPA 3.5)
Expected Spring 2016
Significant Coursework: Public Policy Research Methods, Public Policy and Urban
Issues, Public Policy and Environmental Issues, Public Policy and the Political Process,
Issues in Neighborhood Development, Critical Issues in Urban Development, Sustainable
Development, Quantitative Public Policy Analysis, Elements of Statistics, Quantitative
Reasoning and Technological Literacy I & II, and Applied Urban and Environmental
Economics. Additional coursework available upon request.
Woodstock North High School, Woodstock, Illinois, Cum Laude Graduate
2011
Experience
Communications & Development Intern, Guitars Over Guns Organization, Chicago
March 2016-Present
Perform fundraising research for both the Chicago and Miami divisions of the
organization, reach out to potential donors, aid in administrative tasks for the
organizations website and social media, observe and potentially participate in the
programs provided by the organization, and aid in event planning.
Economic Justice Intern, Alliance for Community Services, Chicago
September-November 2015
Aided and participated in advocacy and community organizing activities, including:
strategy meetings, team-building seminars, town hall meetings, petitioning, data entry,
and making calls regarding outreach, feedback, membership, and upcoming events.
Assistant Manager & Bartender, Vic Operating Company, Chicago
March 2014-Present
Responsible for greeting and providing a positive environment for customers,
maintaining the cleanliness of the theatre, opening and closing the bar, serving drinks
and food, handling cash transactions, and monitoring supplies and sales at the Vic
Theatres Brew & View.
Box Office Attendant & Server, Riviera Productions Inc. & Vic Operating Co., Chicago
2013-Present
Duties include managing cash, selling tickets, administrating guest lists and will call
tickets during concerts and events, as well as greeting and serving customers in a fastpaced environment.
Deli Clerk, Marianos Supermarket, Chicago
March 2014-May 2015
Job entails customer service, stocking and organizing the cooler, and cleaning the work
area.
Packer/Assembler, Franklin Display Group, Belvidere, Illinois
2011-2013
Prepared, assembled, packed and shipped consumer marketing displays for mass
distribution.
Scorekeeper, Woodstock Park District, Woodstock, Illinois
2010-2011
Recorded statistics and maintained scoreboard for park district's summer softball league.
Assistant Store Manager, MB Enterprises/ WARP Skatepark, Lake in the Hills, Illinois
2005-2010
Managed the cash register, sold products and concessions, greeted customers, checked
in members and maintained a clean work environment on a daily basis, as well as for
large special events.
Skills

Organized, motivated, strong work ethic, good self-initiative, work well with people, proficient at
problem solving and critical thinking, adept at research, knowledgeable using computer
programs such as Excel and SPSS, have a strong understanding of economic principles,
experience working with money, flexible, able to persevere through adversity and high stress
situations, and effective in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
Projects
Created, managed, promoted and participated in musical groups, A Brave Refrain and Rotten
Mouth for 6 years,
performing and opening for touring bands at regional music venues in the
Chicago area.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Football Player, Woodstock North High School
2005-2010
Starting offensive and defensive lineman, two years of varsity play
Choral Singer, Woodstock North High, Northern Illinois University, Columbia College
Chicago
2007-2012
Member of Varsity Choir, Jazz Choir, Madrigals, and Male Acapella Group at Woodstock North
High School
for 4 years. Founding member of Northern Illinois University's Male Acapella Group.