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KOEN SCHNEIDAWIND

Mankato,MN

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Policy Auditor

Minnesota School Boards Association
St. Peter, MN
04.2025 - Current
  • Reviewed school district statutes to ensure they were compliant with state law
  • Edited sections that required updating
  • Performed research on the pertinent state laws to verify that the edited, updated content was as accurate and true to the original word as possible
  • Handled sensitive and important information with appropriate care and discretion

Research & Forecasting

Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA)
St. Peter, MN
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Performed analysis of public polling, primary election results, and special election results in the runup to the 2024 elections
  • Observed the factors that could determine the election's results by determining what made this election cycle unique and what made it typical
  • Crafted a historical trajectory of how 2024's electoral landscape became it was, which included comparing it to historical trajectories of past elections
  • Analyzed campaign strategies to better gauge they made the choices they did

Research & Forecasting

Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA)
St. Peter, MN
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Conducted Minnesota election & candidate research for the 2022 midterms
  • Did analytical work on the issues pertinent to the election and, by comparing the current data at hand to the data from the 2018 and 2020 elections, made estimates as to which counties and districts would be most crucial for either party's fortunes
  • Tracked how the electoral landscape had been shifting in the months preceding the election, and analyzing seat apportionment models & public polls to assess the midterm's final state of play
  • Further developed skills in performing political research

Social Media Intern

Luke Frederick for Minnesota House District 19B
Mankato , MN
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Managed social media accounts for a state legislative campaign
  • Coordinated supporter attendance at campaign events
  • Gained experience in constituent relations

Postal Services

Gustavus Adolphus College
St Peter, MN
09.2016 - 05.2020
  • Gained valuable interpersonal experience with daily, frequent interactions with customers, employees, bosses, etc.
  • Developed leadership skills by both training and teaching younger and/or newer employees
  • Fostered community relations with the student & faculty body
  • Cultivated teamwork & cooperation skills through working with many coworkers
  • Coordinated & assisted with campus deliveries
  • Processed student data

Congressional Intern

Dan Feehan for Congress
Mankato , MN
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Planned and crafted monthly newsletter
  • Coordinated events through social media
  • Updated voter databases
  • Attained direct experience with public administration and policy through affiliation with a congressional campaign
  • Cultivated teamwork & coordination skills by sharing a common goal

Education

Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration and Services (2020-22)

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (2016-20)

Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, MN
06.2020

High School Diploma -

Mankato East Senior High School
Mankato, MN
06.2016

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinking

Affiliations

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE

Three Crowns Curriculum

Dean's Scholarship

Dean's List

Quiz Bowl

History Club

Timeline

Policy Auditor

Minnesota School Boards Association
04.2025 - Current

Research & Forecasting

Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA)
09.2024 - 11.2024

Research & Forecasting

Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA)
08.2022 - 11.2022

Social Media Intern

Luke Frederick for Minnesota House District 19B
07.2020 - 11.2020

Congressional Intern

Dan Feehan for Congress
06.2018 - 11.2018

Postal Services

Gustavus Adolphus College
09.2016 - 05.2020

Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration and Services (2020-22)

Drake University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (2016-20)

Gustavus Adolphus College

High School Diploma -

Mankato East Senior High School

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