Robert Sundstrom

Advisory Board President and Social Media Director

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New York, New York, United States

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About me
Alumni Relations and Student Affairs w/ Degrees in Political Science and American Studies
Education
- Eastern Regional High School
  2014 - 2018
  High School Diploma Summa cum laude
- Fordham University
  2018 - 2022
  Bachelor's Degree Double Major in Political Science and American Studies Magna cum laude
  Activities and Societies: Student Government Vice President | Student Activities Budgeting Committee | Student Philanthropy Committee | Matteo Ricci Scholars Seminar | Orientation Captain | Student Involvement Event Manager | Fordham College at Lincoln Center Dean's Advisory Board | Student Affairs Advisory Board | Published in Eloquentia Perfecta (Student Works Journal) | Lincoln Center Society (Admissions Ambassador) | Stove's Comedy and Improv Club
Experience
- Voorhees Theatre Company
  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
  Advisory Board President and Social Media Director
  ● Organized several community service projects, fundraisers, and events for this non-profit theatre company raising large sums for the company● Acted as a student consultant to the VTC Board of Trustees, giving recommendations on how to maximize profit for key teen demographics● Headed the advertising campaign on social media (Facebook and Instagram) and aided in the redesign efforts for the company’s web presence
- Voorhees Township Committee Campaign
  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
  Campaign Volunteer
  ● Initiated phone calls to prospective voters to encourage them to vote, volunteer and support the candidate● Canvassed for the candidate in neighborhoods determined to be critical to the election● Collected voter responses and information from polls and logged them● Assisted the campaign coordinator
- David Buchwald for Congress
  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
  Campaign Fellow
  An innovative program to turn out the vote in the era of social distancing. As a fellow, I will do work in voter mobilization, voter persuasion, data entry and analysis, as well as other more specialized projects. This opportunity will allow me to actively learn about politics, starting a career in politics, and campaigning.
- Michigan Democratic Party
  Jul 2020 - Oct 2020
  Campaign Fellow for ONE Campaign for Michigan
  - Working to Elect Democrats in Michigan- Engage in Direct Voter Contact Strategies - Plan Organizing and Educational Community Events - Recruiting, Training and Managing Volunteers
- Fordham University
  Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
  Event Manager and Administrative Assistant
  - Managed undergraduate on-campus events, working with a variety of students and administrators. - Updated critical processes to increase efficiency and update information for future employees of the department.- Managed upkeep of Student Involvement platforms by uploading new information pertaining to club leader training, budgeting, election processes, required forms, and more.- Assisted in day-to-day office operations and tasks- Helped manage and implement safety procedures during student programming throughout pandemic Show less
- Fordham University United Student Government at Lincoln Center
  Aug 2020 - Nov 2021
  United Student Government Vice President
  -Headed all on campus operations for United Student Government during the pandemic while other executive board members were unable to be physically at school -Assisted the President in performing the duties of the presidency -Attended the University Committees and Councils i-Presided over all USG General Meetings with the President -Drafted the USG budget with the Treasure for the following semester-Directed the Chair of Operations, the Chair of Student Affairs, and the Chair of Facilities as needed -Acted as the voting member of Student Activities Budgeting Committee for USG-Worked with the Office of Student Involvement to implement, advertise, execute, and facilitate safe community events during the pandemic Show less
- Temple University
  Jul 2023 - Jan 2025
  - Coordinated departmental website migrations into new university frameworks, including creating and implementing streamlined information architecture- Updated and maintained divisional website based on collected user data and university provided focus group feedback - Prepared Division Budget Workbook for the Office of the Provost highlighting departmental functions, goals, utilization data, notable trends, new budget funding, and strategic plan initiatives- Attended Executive Team meetings with Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students to assist in divisional messaging and creation - Worked with campus partners to disseminate communications surrounding student safety and resources - Handled high level strategic communications for the Office of the Vice President Show less
  - Operations and Communications Coordinator for the Office of Dean of Students
    Jul 2022 - Jan 2025
  - Interim Associate Director for Marketing/Communications - Division of Student Affairs
    Jul 2023 - Sept 2024
- Fordham University
  Sept 2024 - now
  Assistant Director of Young Alumni and Student Engagement
Licenses & Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid
  National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  Mar 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Robert Sundstrom
  Best New Professional Award Temple University Division of Student Affairs May 2023 "For outstanding commitment and dedication to the Division of Student Affairs' Values, in addition to helping ensure the continued success and prosperity of the department incorporating its Strategic Plan, Mission, and Goals as a new professional. - When he applied for the position of Coordinator of Communication and Operations in the Dean of Students Office, we were immediately impressed by his understanding of our mission and values. He came to Temple prepared for the variety of work we do… Show more "For outstanding commitment and dedication to the Division of Student Affairs' Values, in addition to helping ensure the continued success and prosperity of the department incorporating its Strategic Plan, Mission, and Goals as a new professional. - When he applied for the position of Coordinator of Communication and Operations in the Dean of Students Office, we were immediately impressed by his understanding of our mission and values. He came to Temple prepared for the variety of work we do for our students and experience in handling the myriad challenges we face. But he has proven to be so much more! I am convinced Robert reads minds! He knows what we need before we mention it. He fully understands the scope of a project and all the complicated components that might be a part of it. As he sits in the heart of our Dean's suite, Robert is the orchestral conductor for a sometimes-challenging space. He anticipates challenges and troubleshoots them. He's on top of a thousand different things at once, multitasking the whole time. Robert is also creative and innovative. He inherited several projects that haven't been revised or updated in quite a while and he has refreshed or rebuilt them all! Robert has built terrific relationships across the Division, with administrators in the schools and colleges, with Strategic Marketing and Communications, and with faculty. He's proven his skills and talents so widely that he's called upon for all sorts of projects. "Robert can do that" is a familiar refrain, not because he has the time, but because he has the ability to do it well. Day after day he proves his capacity for more challenging work and he's brought onto more teams, widening his scope of expertise. He's incredibly reliable and a fantastic colleague. He's also funny as heck. I couldn't ask for anything more from a new professional and I can't wait to see how far Robert goes!" Show less
- Awarded to Robert Sundstrom
  Senior Leadership Award Fordham College at Lincoln Center May 2022 Each year, Student Affairs honors the contributions of the undergraduate senior class by awarding Senior Leadership Awards. Fordham takes time to acknowledge graduating seniors who have made valuable contributions to the community throughout their time as undergraduate students. Winners should have exhibited the ability to lead, organize, empower, and inspire fellow students in our overall efforts to create a welcoming, involved, and inclusive community. Each should possess a high degree of… Show more Each year, Student Affairs honors the contributions of the undergraduate senior class by awarding Senior Leadership Awards. Fordham takes time to acknowledge graduating seniors who have made valuable contributions to the community throughout their time as undergraduate students. Winners should have exhibited the ability to lead, organize, empower, and inspire fellow students in our overall efforts to create a welcoming, involved, and inclusive community. Each should possess a high degree of commitment, creativity, innovation, initiative and integrity. As quality leadership is a way of conducting one's self and not merely possession of a title or position, candidates need not have held positions of high visibility. Show less
- Awarded to Robert Sundstrom
  Pi Sigma Alpha 2022 National Student Research Conference Presenter Pi Sigma Alpha Jan 2022 My thesis, "‘Leftist to Liberal’: Pete Seeger, Popular Culture, and Radical Politics", was selected for inclusion in the 2022 Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference program. Presenting in the virtual panel titled “Media and Politics in the U.S.” Over 240 submissions this year and my paper was selected as one of the most promising.
- Awarded to Robert Sundstrom
  Dean's Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Fordham University May 2020