Jacob Griffith
Woodbridge,Virginia
Summary
Energetic Performer skilled in diverse dance styles and choreography. Excellent aptitude for learning new routines and coordinating practice sessions. Adaptable to varying audience sizes and performance lengths. Diligent Performer that brings high-level physical endurance and commitment to audience engagement. Excellent command of lighting and audio requirements. Facilitates smooth performances through consistent communication. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underwater Performer
Visual Artistry Entertainment
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained physical fitness and breath control to consistently deliver high-quality aquatic performances under demanding conditions.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic performance techniques and innovative stage presence during 30 minute dives
- Adapted quickly to changes in scheduling or direction, demonstrating flexibility as an actor under tight deadlines or last-minute adjustments.
- Collaborated with directors to develop compelling merman character portrayals, resulting in memorable performances.
Co-Owner
Syren Symposium Merfolk Convention
04.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success with 400+ attendees during first year
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Lead Surgical Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following surgical protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Increased surgical efficiency by effectively managing surgical instruments, anticipating surgeon needs, and reducing procedure times.
- Ensured optimal patient care by assisting in preoperative assessments, postoperative recovery, and wound management.
- Contributed to successful surgeries through precise suturing techniques, tissue handling, and hemostasis control.
- Streamlined operating room processes by managing equipment inventory, sterilization procedures, and supply restocking.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices by attending regular training sessions and workshops.
Chair Member
United States Twirling Association
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Leads the future of the Baton Twirling sport through the premier athletics organization, United States Twirling Association, into a more inclusive and future-proof institution
- Upholding the principles and policies that governed the founding of the institution, while driving transparency and accountability
- Promoting cultural and gender inclusion and navigating economic and geographical challenges to increase the membership and sport participation through modern communication channels and engagement strategies.
Programs Manager
SwimRva
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Responsible for providing access to aquatic sport, recreation, wellness activities, and water safety courses to serve under-privileged and low-income populations in the Greater Richmond Area
- Drove novel community outreach approaches to successfully expand the organization's attendance and community engagement
- Increased insight into outreach effectiveness through data analysis and communication
- Managed 40 employees across three facilities, serving over 800 children a day from 30 public schools.
Head Coach
Richmond Royalettes
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Managed a team of 80+ individuals, preparing each student for state and national baton twirling competition, choreographing routines, and personal athletic style, organizing team routines for competition and public performances, preparing students for college auditions, and maintaining a level of excellence from both student and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Track
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2018
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA05.2012
Skills
- Character Development
- Makeup Application
- Injury Prevention
- Character/Patron Interaction
- Equipment Repair
- Physical Fitness
- Breath control
- Illusion Tricks and Tactics
- Dance background
- Acrobatics and Gymnastics
Case Studies
- Target Marketing/Grant Allocation, National grant administration in partnership with The United States Twirling Association
- Client Development and Expansion, Swimkids client development post-reopening after COVID-19 shutdown
- Business Process Improvement, Reducing overhead and reengineering manual procedures
- Better Collaboration Through Events, Increasing Growth and Profit for Community, Syren Symposium
- Community Assembly with Environmental Awareness, Systematic Repetitive Organization of State Recognized Clean Up
References
- Nicole Mangune, Owner, Visual Artistry Entertainment, visualartistryentertainment@gmail.com, (757) 831 -1874
- Casey Mikelson, Practice Manager, Banfield Pet Hospital (Alexandria), casey.mikelson@banfield.com, (703) 313 -7973
- Anneliese Mielke, Co-Owner, Syren Symposium, syrensymposium@gmail.com. (703) 999 -7941
Affiliations
- Syren Symposium
- Visual Artistry Entertainment
- Lemonade Mermaids Organization
- The Mertailor LLC
Certification
- PFI Freediver Training - 2022
- Mermaid, PADI - 2024
- Advance Mermaid, PADI - 2024
- Open Water Scuba, PADI - 2024
Timeline
Underwater Performer
Visual Artistry Entertainment
04.2024 - Current
Co-Owner
Syren Symposium Merfolk Convention
04.2023 - Current
Lead Surgical Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Chair Member
United States Twirling Association
07.2019 - 05.2022
Programs Manager
SwimRva
03.2017 - 10.2019
Head Coach
Richmond Royalettes
08.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Track
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Piedmont Virginia Community College