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Theodore Schleisman

aka The Hook

If you'd like to know the story behind "The Hook," please kindly donate funds via PayPal to the email tschleisman@gmail.com and I will promptly send you the sweet details.*

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	General Background
	-Born in Waverly, IA (close to Waterloo and Cedar Falls) -Moved to Madison, WI at age 8 during the summer after 2nd grade -Grew up playing baseball and soccer but soccer eventually won out. Recently finished senior season at Drake University (We made the Elite 8 in the NCAA Division 1 Soccer Tournament before losing to North Carolina 2-1). -Always had an affinity for math, puzzles and problem solving

	Education/Work
	- Graduated in 2006 from Middleton High School (Middleton, WI) (3.98 GPA, 34 ACT) - Recently graduated from Drake University (Des Moines, IA). With degrees in Actuarial Science (most people do not know exactly what Act Sci is so don't feel bad if you haven't a clue; just click the link) and Finance -Passed four Actuarial Exams (P FM MLC MFE) on first attempt;sitting for C in May -Recently started a job as an Actuarial Analyst for M Financial Group (they were incredibly accommodating in regards to the trip, they are allowing three months time off).

	Hobbies
	-Technology has always been a passion; understanding it and learning to use it to make life easier and more productive -Anything outdoors and/or athletic -Meeting new people and having fun with those who are already friends -Discovered the incredible fitness program/lifestyle of CrossFit and have become completely obsessed. Check out CrossFit.com or CrossFitPortland.com for more info

	Future Aspirations/Goals
	-Ultimate goal is to become CEO of an insurance company -In the short term, passing actuarial exams and establishing myself at M Financial Group top the list. -Mid-range goals include meeting that special someone and raising a family -Always wanting to enjoy life

	Other Travels
	-All over the United States, mostly for soccer related reasons (Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas) -England - twice for spring break trips with the family during high school -Mexico - Cabo San Lucas for spring break! -Germany - 2006 World Cup! Saw Argentina v Ivory Coast, US v Italy and US v Czech Republic

	Most Looking Forward To
	-Reconnecting with two great friends with whom interaction has been limited, over the past four years, to school holidays -Being immersed in cultures unlike anything in the USA -Experiencing unimaginable natural beauty and splender -Meeting other football fanatics from around the world, brought together by love and passion for their nation

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