THOMAS FALCI

Box #550, 542 N. Amherst Ave. Claremont, CA 91711

(914) 246-7039 • tfalci23@students.claremontmckenna.edu • https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfalci/

EDUCATION
Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and History
Relevant Courses: Gov20H, Econ 50, Chinese 51B, Gov70H
Hutong School, Beijing Spring 2019
 Attended daily 1:1 Mandarin class during a gap year in China, developed oral and writing skills
The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, New York Jun 2018
 Awards: 4 semesters on Academic Honor Roll, 1 semester on Dean’s List
CITYterm at The Masters School Spring 2017
 Full semester experiential and interdisciplinary learning program centered around the study of New York City
 Elected CITYterm class agent at term graduation ceremony

EXPERIENCE
McKenna Model United Nations IX, Secretary General April 2020 – Present
 Organized high school Model United Nations (MUN) conference for over 400 students
 Managed secretariat team of 6 people and an overall conference staff of 40+ volunteers
 Rebuilt school’s MUN website, and combined it with the McKenna MUN website
Model United Nations Claremont McKenna College, Member October 2019 – Present
 Deliver public speeches at conferences, collaborate with others, and present resolutions
 Conduct extensive research prior to conferences on a wide range of topics
 Continuation of 3 years of MUN experience in high school
Claremont Consulting Group, Analyst October 2019 – Present
 Researched a number of different verticals for a security firm as possible markets to enter
 Worked with a small team to recommend monetization strategies to a small, Texas based podcast company
 Corresponded with a number of industry experts to form basis for recommendations
 Developed extensive knowledge of good presentational skills, including the usage of infographics
Where There Be Dragons, China Fall 2018
 Spent three months traveling China (without any access to technology), with immersion in local culture through
homestays, monastery stays, rural trekking, and research for a local Chinese environmental research company
 Gained collaboration and leadership skills through conflict resolution, group and language exercises
PAX Investments – Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Summer Intern Jul 2017 – Aug 2017
 Researched broader trends in the Socially Responsible Investing industry
 Evaluated public companies’ commitments to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Claremont McKenna College Office of Admissions, Tour Guide April 2020 – Present
 Give tours to prospective students and families
 Host general information and other admission events
Teaching for Experience at CITYterm, Program Assistant Jun 2018 and 2019
 Helped coordinate activities for one-week workshops that included high school teachers from all over the country
 Participated in roundtable discussions addressing the most effective educational approaches
The Masters School’s Chapter of Next Generation Politics, Founder and Co-President Sep 2017 – Jun 2018
 Conducted weekly meetings to discuss current events and national politics
 Hosted monthly debates/roundtable discussions on topics including gun control, healthcare, and prison reform
Student Diversity Leadership Conference, School Representative December
2017

SKILLS & INTERESTS

 Languages: Chinese (intermediate, passed HSK level 3 exam with 95%)
 Interests: Digital Photography, Sailing, Cooking, Politics, History, International Relations