Jakob Sanders
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful professional with experience at Ohio Wesleyan University, excelling in event planning and student advocacy. Proven ability to enhance resident support through effective conflict resolution and documentation. Skilled in Microsoft Office, fostering teamwork, and leading initiatives that promote a positive living environment. Committed to achieving impactful results in student affairs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Ohio Wesleyan University Admission
Delaware
08.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance to first year students transitioning into college life.
- Educated residents on university policies and procedures related to residential living,
- Coordinated student events such as movie nights, game nights, and other social activities.
- Collaborated with Resident Directors on programming initiatives for the residence hall.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Conducted weekly floor meetings to discuss safety protocols, campus resources, and upcoming events.
- Participated in regular staff meetings with Resident Director.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred in the residence hall.
- Promoted diversity awareness by creating informative bulletin boards or hosting special events addressing relevant issues.
- Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Maintained student safety by enforcing compliance with campus rules.
- Assisted with resolving student conflicts and disputes.
- Managed administrative tasks, maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports.
- Assisted with the evaluation and revision of residence life policies to enhance student living experience.
- Developed and distributed communication materials, such as flyers and email newsletters, to keep residents informed.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge in student affairs.
- Led weekly meetings to address resident concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures.
Sound Crew Member
Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Conducted routine inspections of all audio components before each event.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all audio equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Set up and operated sound equipment, such as microphones, mixers, amplifiers and speakers.
- Managed inventory of spare parts associated with audio systems at different locations.
- Coordinated with other crew members for setup and breakdown of audio systems.
- Assisted with troubleshooting technical issues related to sound equipment.
- Collaborated with lighting technicians to achieve desired results from both departments during live events.
- Ensured that all necessary components were available for each show's production needs.
- Used appropriate tools and materials in alignment with safety protocols and industry best practices.
Package Handler (Summers Only)
FedEx
Lebanon
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with team members on tasks such as sorting mail into designated bins.
- Reported any lost or damaged items to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
- Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy of contents.
- Participated in regular safety meetings and training sessions.
- Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets in an efficient manner.
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of irregularly shaped or oversized packages manually.
- Braced, padded and supported items in packages to prevent shifting and damages.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles efficiently, ensuring timely distribution of packages.
- Managed time efficiently to meet or exceed productivity targets.
- Scanned and sorted incoming packages by destination and priority, maintaining accuracy.
Food Pantry Distributor
New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
Cincinnati
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce wastage and optimize storage space utilization.
- Developed and managed relationships with existing customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assessed customer feedbacks about products and services to improve customer service experience.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of products.
- Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
Homework Tutor
Southwest Elementary School
Chicago
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Encouraged students to take responsibility for their own learning process by providing guidance on how best to use available resources effectively.
- Assisted students in completing homework assignments, studying for tests, and preparing for exams.
- Facilitated group activities designed to foster an appreciation of team work among peers.
- Explained complex concepts in simple terms that were easy to understand.
- Encouraged students to ask questions and engage in active dialogue during tutoring sessions.
- Monitored student performance and provided additional support when needed.
- Conducted weekly review sessions with students to ensure comprehension of material covered in class.
- Motivated students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Offered advice on study skills such as time management, note-taking, test preparation.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Fostered a positive and encouraging learning environment to boost students' confidence and motivation.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Implemented time management and organizational strategies to help students manage their study schedules.
- Guided students, teaching methods for working assignments and determining correct solutions.
- Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH05-2025
Skills
- Event planning
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Resourcefulness
- Resident support
- Adaptability
- Verbal and written communication
- Training & Development
- Moral conduct
- Assertive
- Microsoft office
- Team leadership
- Student leadership
- Written communication
- Policy reinforcement
- Student advocacy
- Goal setting
- Administrative support
- Problem-solving aptitude
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
- Honors College Program
Timeline
Sound Crew Member
Ohio Wesleyan
09.2022 - 12.2024
Resident Assistant
Ohio Wesleyan University Admission
08.2022 - Current
Package Handler (Summers Only)
FedEx
08.2022 - 08.2024
Food Pantry Distributor
New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
12.2020 - 05.2021
Homework Tutor
Southwest Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ohio Wesleyan University
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