Donald James Ross
Intrigued by code's dance and governance's might, where economics and the blade's edge unite, with the oar's push guiding the fight.
Bio:
I am an ALB candidate at Harvard University’s Extension School with a Concentration in Economics with Minors in Computer Science and Legal Studies. I find the intersections of economics, addiction medicine, government, law, and computer science all meaningful creative subjects of study and work. Corporate Lobbying and Investment Banking are my two career aspirations. In my leisure time, I am actively honing my skills to become a seafaring pirate through left-handed saber fencing and rowing. 🏴☠️
https://app.muse.io/donaldross Mobile: +1-732-850-6998
176 Linden Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
Education
Harvard University Extension School Cambridge, MA
Bachelors of Liberal Arts (ALB) - Field of Study: Economics July 2018 – May 2026
Minors in CS and Legal studies — Harvard College Fencing Club Social Chair (Blade-Saber)
Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
Took courses in Visual and Sound Media as a candidate for a Bachelors of Arts. September 2016-May 2018
Saint Joseph Highschool Metuchen, NJ
All-boys, Roman Catholic–Secondary Education Sep 2012-July 2016
Experience
Cravat and Company Boston & Trenton
Founding Principal July 2025
-Currently focused on legislative tracking and policy research in machine learning oversight and ADA web accessibility
in Massachusetts. Broaden the definition of “athletic training” for personal trainers & scope-of-practice regulation for
nurse practitioners in New Jersey. Constructing studio for mass media production. Building the company’s web
platform (HTML, CSS, React). Corporate Lobbying, Financial eLec training, and PAC contributions.
Capital Impact Group Trenton, NJ
Internship, while a Painter, & Nanny to cover cost August 2021 - May 2022
-Acted independently at a bipartisan lobbying firm, undertaking special projects, and drafting white papers.
-Analyzed bills and state budgets, focusing on university, pharmaceutical and naloxone policies in New Jersey.
-Initiated cold calling with State Senate/Assembly staff to gather Chief of Staff contact information.
Tozzer Library, HLS-Library, Music Library, Harvard University Cambridge, MA
Circulation Desk Assistant – 20 hours a week & day-laboring sidework October 2022 - June 01, 2025
-Resolved patron technical issues, including Wi-Fi driver configuration. Communicated with students, scholars, staff,
and faculty. Also assisted with day-labor construction in Somerville. Left due to eighty percent budget cuts.
NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital Manhattan, NY
Clinical Research Summer Associate - 20 hours & a fulltime job May 2022 - August 2022
-Collaborated with the Principal Investigator, to help those most vulnerable in the throws of heroin addiction.
Brooks Brothers Shrewsbury, NJ
Sales Associate August 2018 – January 2020
Generated over $280,000 in total sales across part-time and full-time roles, consistently exceeding performance
benchmarks. Achieved 120% year-over-year sales growth during peak retail periods. Demonstrated strong client
engagement through cold calling and personalized service in a luxury retail environment. Balanced rigorous academic
demands with part-time sales, using commissions to self-fund Harvard Summer School and term tuition. Recognized for
high-impact contributions during seasonal and back-to-school campaigns.
Volunteer Work
Middlesex Jail and House of Correction Billerica, MA
Volunteer July 2023 - February 19, 2025
On the first and third Thursday of each Month at 6pm volunteering at Billerica Jail.
Skills
Computing Languages: Assembler, Arduino, C, HTML, JavaScript, LaTeX, Python, R, Swift.
Digital Technology/Creative Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, BlackMagic Switcher, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro,
Logic Pro, MacOS, Teleprompters, Sony & Canon DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras, Windows 10/11.
CMS & Technologies: Drupal, Docker, Django, Fusion 360, Git, Digital Circuit Design, REDCap, Wordpress
Computer Science
Computer Science undergraduate with an interest in hardware, comp theory, legal compliance, and accessible technology.
Digital Media
An understanding of the Computational Bytes (and Nibbles) to the Mirrorless Cameras...
Interpersonal Skills
From white collar politico lobbying in the marble halls of the Trenton Legislature, to patient care in Emergency Department of NYC-Bellevue Hospital.
Public Legislation
A Passion and interest in the judicial process for the legislature.. Soft Skills