Jacob Blair
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Highly motivated communications personnel, with a dedication to productivity and relationship building. Ready to contribute to team success through organizational skills, attention to detail, and client/employee relations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping/Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Prairie Harvest
Spearfish, SD
01.2018 - Current
- Worked closely with Federal & State inspectors to maintain, document, and perform different levels of food safety. Including prepping, cleaning, corrective action, and collecting and sending of samples.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies, selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
Marketing Intern
Fire House Wine Cellar
Rapid City, SD
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
- Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.
- Performed market analysis and researched latest trends.
- Monitored ongoing expenses in alignment with budget projections.
Mail Department Manager
America's Mailbox
Box Elder, SD
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving service issues.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Oversaw software installation and functionality, resulting in $10,000+ yearly savings.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Substitute Teacher
Douglas High School
Box Elder, SD
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Communication
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD05.2020
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
Box Elder, SD05.2014
Skills
- Reading and writing specialist
- Cost reduction and budgeting
- Interpersonal and client communications
- Active listening and communication
- Networking and relationship building
- Shipping and receiving operations
Affiliations
BHSU Public Relations Club
Timeline
Marketing Intern
Fire House Wine Cellar
02.2020 - 05.2020
Shipping/Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Prairie Harvest
01.2018 - Current
Mail Department Manager
America's Mailbox
04.2016 - 12.2017
Substitute Teacher
Douglas High School
09.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Communication
Black Hills State University
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
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