Volunteer Coaching, Lacrosse
Jacob Farrell
Communications Expert
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Astute Communications Specialist with over 8 years of marketing success driving digital and print communications from planning to execution. Excellent skills using website development tools, email marketing software, and customer relationship management software.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position in a fast-paced environment. Ready to help any team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Area Director
Camp Wayne For Boys
Preston Park, PA
06.2021 - Current
- Created and managed execution of overall recreational plans to drive over 300 campers' experiences and maximize further enrollment opportunities.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid safety concerns or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Planned sequence of operations and established daily schedules.
Operations Specialist, Petty Officer 2nd Class
United States Navy
Everett, WA
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Assisted various departments with change by adapting and communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
- Tracked and analyzed upwards of 10 weekly reports to determine needed improvements.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Motivated and trained 15 subordinates to maximize team productivity.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using SKED.
- Enforced regulatory and DoD policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and mission readiness.
Director of Communications
Freedom Lacrosse Club
West Chester, PA
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed communication department's budget.
- Led public relations and communications team of 5.
- Supported marketing plans through development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies.
- Drove traffic to social media platforms and enrollment website by creating and implementing promotional plans.
- Inspected existing ads and marketing materials to achieve consistency throughout multiple platforms, resulting in rapid program growth.
Director of Media Production
Israel Premier Lacrosse League
Tel Aviv, Israel
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Streamlined operational, communication, and workflow processes to increase efficiency of media team performance and resource allocation.
- Cut delivery times by 50% through proactive tracking and monitoring of project timelines and aggressive pursuit of customer approval of digital and print files for local media outlets.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications, resulting in over 200% increase in engagement.
- Coordinated with producers and talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD 01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Effective leader
Logistics expertise
Training and mentoring
Policies and procedures
Verbal and written communication
Certification
Secret Clearance, Dept. of Defense
Interests
Travel and Adventure Photography
Timeline
Area Director
Camp Wayne For Boys
06.2021 - Current
CPR/AED Certified
06-2021
MBA - Marketing
Loyola University Maryland
01.2021 - Current
Secret Clearance, Dept. of Defense
06-2016
Operations Specialist, Petty Officer 2nd Class
United States Navy
06.2016 - 06.2020
Director of Media Production
Israel Premier Lacrosse League
06.2015 - 09.2015
Director of Communications
Freedom Lacrosse Club
02.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Susquehanna University
08.2010 - 05.2014