Theodore

Keaton
Polevoy
15418 Falcon Pointe Ct • Draper, Utah 84020
tk.polevoy@gmail.com​ ​ • 801-231-7654

EDUCATION
University of Utah​ Salt Lake City, Utah
Aug. 2017 - May 2021, GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Science, Honors Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations and International Studies

Corner Canyon High School​ ​ Draper, Utah

Aug. 2013 - June 2017, GPA 4.0, ACT 28
Honors Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE
Hire Search ​ Draper , Utah ​ ​ ​ ​ December 2016 - November 2017
Trucking Agent ​ - 20 hrs/week
● Used the software Five9.
● Called potential job applicants.
● Assisted applicants in finding a job that fits them.
● Asked qualifying questions.
● Filled out job applications for job applicants.
● Transferred applicants to direct recruiters.
● Answered questions and concerns.
● Provided excellent customer service.
● Dealt with sensitive information.

Draper Lifestyle Magazine​ Draper , Utah ​ ​ ​ ​ May 2017 - August 2017

Ad Partner & Events Planner Intern​ - 3 hrs/week
● Proposed articles for magazine.
● Researched and planned a local foodie event.
● Created potential ads for ad partners.
● Maintained relationship with ad partners.
● Conducted meetings regarding the magazine with executives.
● Wrote magazine articles.

Chick-Fil-A​ ​ Draper , Utah ​ ​ January 2016 - December 2016

Team Member ​ - 16 hrs/week
● Took food orders.
● Made drinks and desserts.
● Cleaned dining room and bathrooms.
● Interacted with customers for their needs.
● Emptied Trash.
● Worked as a Guest Specialist.
● Implemented cashier skills.
● Went above and beyond expectations.

South Mountain Pet Care​ ​ Draper , Utah ​ ​ ​ ​ May 2013 - August 2013
Veterinarian Assistant ​ - 12 hrs/week
● Fed the animals.
● Bathed the animals.
● Cleaned out kennels and cages.
● Emptied trash.
 ● Cleaned the appointment, surgical, and exam rooms.
● Cleaned the lobby, backroom and bathrooms.
● Vacuum and moped the floors.
● Cleaned and sterilize surfaces.
● Interacted with customers and patients if needed.

ACTIVITIES

Spanish Club
9th-11th Grade - Member
● Spoke Spanish with members.
● Learned about the Latinx culture.
● Talked with natives.
● Studied for Spanish Class.

Club Sol
9th-11th Grade - Member
● Planned an International humanitarian trip.
● Learned about the Ecuadorian culture.
● Learned how to be a respectful visitor.
● Built a school in the Amazon Rainforest.
● Helped Ecuadorian artisans and farmers out with various tasks

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

9th & 12th Grade - Member
● Learned aspects of business and marketing.
● Participated in regional, state, and possibly national competitions.
● Participated in role-plays
● Wrote written-projects that creates a startup business plan

Draper’s Mayor Youth Council (DMYC)

10th-11th Grade - Leadership Committee; 12th Grade - Youth Mayor
● Planned and conducted volunteering for city wide events.
● Learned about city, state, and nat’l gov’t.
● Talked with police department, city council, and other local officials about policies and concerns.
● Planned and managed a budget.
● Learned how to be a leader.

Interact
10th-12th Grade - Founder and President
● Worked with Local Rotary Club.
● Planned and conducted service for community.
● Built relationships with business partners.
● Networked with people, companies, and organizations.
● Promoted service before self.

Students Organizing for Legislative Vote (SOLV)

11th Grade- Member; 12th Grade - Secretary
● Learned and taught members how to get their voice out.
● Learned and taught member on how to lobby.
● Learned and taught the importance of voting and learning the issues.
● Planned and conducted meeting with local officials.
● Went to State Capitol and lobby for bills.

Service Squad
10th-11th Grade - Co-founder and Director of Activities
● Planned and Conduct School-wide service activities.
● Contacted organizations and charities.
● Built a friendly school environment.
 School Newspaper (CCHS Chronicle)
. 11th-12th Grade - Writer, News Editor, and Senior Team Editor
● Wrote stories for various sections.
● Edited news stories and maintain news section.
● Created story pitches.
● Interviewed students and members of the community.
● Promoted the school newspaper.
● Edited and check off stories of my team members.

National Honor Society (NHS)

11th-12th Grade - Member
● Planned service projects and drives.
● Worked with charities, schools, and other organizations to help with their needs and wants.
● Learned the importance of community service.

Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)

11th-12th Grade - Officer
● Made sure that students are welcomed and feel safe no matter their sexuality or gender identity.
● Brought awareness of LGBT+ issues and acceptance of LGBT+ people.
● Planned for LGBT+ related events.

Business Scholar
Freshman - Member and Advocate
● Participated in honor level business program.
● Explored and gained understanding in all areas of business.
● Participated in local, national, and international company visits and discussions.
● Advocated compliments and concerns of students to directors.
● Maintained business professionalism throughout semester.

Honors Citizenship LLC

Freshman - Member
● Took honors related courses.
● Participated in local service projects.
● Engaged in citizenship discussions.
● Met with local leaders and discuss policies.
● Lived with like-minded students and promote equality.

Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute

Freshman - Ambassador
● Conducted field trips.
● Tabled events at high schools, career fairs, and other events.
● Promoted Lassonde throughout local communities and high schools.
● Advocated entrepreneurship and innovation concepts.

SERVICE

International Humanitarian Trip

06/2015-07/2015
● Located in the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador.
● Helped build a school for a community.
● Did various farm work for local farmers.
● Learned about the Ecuadorian Culture and importance of sustainability.

Draper City Events/DMYC Service

06/2015-06/2017
● Volunteered for city events like Easter Egg Hunt, Haunted Hollow, Tree Lighting, Children’s Parade etc.
● Conducted meetings for youth to talk to city officials about concerns.
 ● Conducted a book drive for foster homes.
● Conducted a food drive for the food banks.
● Visited and interacted with the elderly at the senior centers.
● Planned activities and meetings for the youth council.

Rotary/Interact Service
06/2015-06/2017
● Conducted a book drive for foster homes.
● Conducted a coat drive for homeless.
● Volunteered for Rotary Car Show.
● Volunteered for Rotary Highway clean up.
● Planned and conducted of Interact volunteering at the local soup kitchen.

Service Squad Service

06/2015-06/2016
● Conducted a food drive for local food banks.
● Created hygiene packages for local refugees.
● Babysat and washed the dogs for disabled lady.

National Honor Society Service

06/2015-06/2017
● Created school packages for low-income elementary students.
● Created quilts for a local children’s hospital.
● Conducted a blanket drive for the homeless.

Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute

04/17 - Present
● Mentored underrepresented K-12 students about higher education.
● Tutored refugee K-12 students.
● Help out with other leadership groups to promote Lassonde.
● Conduct service through campus.

AWARDS/HONORS

Academic Letter
9th Grade
● Earned a 3.75 GPA or higher for three consecutive quarters.
● Took at least four core classes for the three consecutive quarters.
● Was a student in good standing at CCHS.
● One-time award.
● Given by the school.

High Honor Roll

9th-12th Grade
● Honor for a GPA of 3.8 or higher for a quarter.
● Received this honor every quarter.
● Given by the school.

Academic Bars
9th-12th Grade
● Earned a 3.75 GPA for six quarters having taken at least four core classes.
● Earned the maximum of two bars.
● Given by the school.

Academic Stars
9th-12th Grade
● Earned a 4.0 GPA for two consecutive quarters having taken at least four core classes.
 ● Earned six stars and potentially two more with being my last year.
● Given by the school.

Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)

11th Grade
● Award received from Draper-Riverton Rotary Club.
● One of two high school recipients.
● Sent to a leadership camp sponsored by Utah Rotary.
● Selected nominees for 2016 RYLA recipients.

Draper City Service Award

11th grade
● Award received from Draper City Mayor and City Council.
● For commitment through service for Draper City.
● Award for excellent service conducted for 50+ hours.

Draper City Youth Mayor Award

11th Grade
● Award received from Draper City Mayor and City Council.
● Promoted to Youth Mayor of Draper City.
● Awarded due to Leadership, service, and commitment to the Youth Council and Draper City.

Sterling Scholar School Finalist

12th Grade
● School Finalist for the Social Studies Category
● Recognized outstanding service, leadership, academics, and achievements in the Social Studies.
● Finalist out of twenty students.

DECA LDS Business College Invitational

12th Grade
● First Place in Business Law and Ethics.
● Received a medal.
● Team Event.
● Score was 97 out of 100.

Student of the Month

12th Grade
● Nominated by business department.
● Chosen for academic excellence and leadership in the area of business.
● Selected in January.

Valedictorian
12th Grade
● Ranked 1 out 506.
● Highest GPA among graduating class.

Dean’s List
Freshman
● Received at least a 3.5 or higher GPA.

PROJECTS/ACHIEVEMENTS

History Research Paper

11th Grade
● Researched the American public reaction to the Cuban Missile Crisis for college U.S. History course.
● Conducted an interview, researched primary and secondary sources like newspapers, journals, textbooks,
speeches etc.
● Reaction was fearful because this is a first time there could be a direct attack on the U.S. since War of
1812.
● Received an A.
Fast Fashion Research Paper
11th-12th Grade
● Started research on the downsides (unethical labor, environmental downsides, design piracy) of Fast
Fashion.
● Findings were published in school newspaper.
● Currently writing and finalizing a research paper for my college writing course.
● Looked at scholarly articles, conducted an interview, and looked at gov’t databases.
● Received an A.

Startup Business
11th-12th Grade
● For DECA, created a startup business plan to be enter into regional, state, and national competitions.
● Business is a reseller of new or gently used clothing bought from thrift shops and outlets.
● Multiple outlets include eBay, Tradesy, Instagram, and Poshmark.
● Already profitable.

DECA Independent Business Plan

12th Grade
● For DECA, created a independent business plan to be entered into state and national competitions.
● Business is a restaurant that focuses on reducing food waste and energy efficiency.
● Aspects I looked at were problems, solutions, key metrics, revenue stream, cost structure, detailed
financials, competitive advantage, and market segmentation.
● Finalist and Top Five at DECA State.

Social Media Marketing Plan

12th Grade
● Analyzed and reported the social media accounts of Tri-Balanced Foods Inc.
● Created a three month social media plan for the company.
● Focused on using social media advertising and interacting with followers.
● Tri-Balance Foods conducted my plan.

Published in Local Paper

12th Grade
● Published twice in the Draper Journal.
● Article was about DMYC meeting with city officials to address concerns.
● Talked about the importance of the youth voice.
● Talked about mine and other youth’s experiences.

Honors Writing Research Paper

Freshman
● Explored self-esteem in the LGBT community.
● Merged social media and self-esteem in LGBT community.
● Interviewed LGBT friends about social media and mental issues.
● Received an A.
● In the process of editing and possible publishment.

Innovation Project
Freshman
● Received by Business Scholars class.
● Created a service to help people with technological problems.
● In the process of a prototype.
● Received the role as CEO.