Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Jacob Gooding

Circle D Farm
State College,PA
3
years of professional experience

Dedicated and outgoing worker with strong teamwork and guest relations skills. Proven ability to manage event operations while ensuring safety and compliance. Committed to providing exceptional service and maintaining a positive environment.

Work History

Event Staff Member

3 Years
Circle D Farm | 08.2023 - Current
  • Set up and dismantled event equipment efficiently for various functions.
  • Managed guest inquiries, providing exceptional customer service during events.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of event spaces.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, facilitating timely restocking as needed.
  • Handled crowd control professionally, maintaining a safe environment for all event attendees and staff members.

Lifeguard

3 Months
South Carroll Swim Club | 05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Provided first aid assistance and emergency response during incidents.
  • Monitored pool area to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations.
  • Enforced facility rules and guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patrons.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.

Pizza Cook

3 Months
Vocelli Pizza | 05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Prepared and cooked pizzas according to standardized recipes for optimal taste and quality.
  • Managed inventory effectively to ensure availability of fresh ingredients and supplies.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations and enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Managed high-volume calls while maintaining excellent service quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain organized cash drawer, ensuring proper change and minimizing discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | 05-2028
  • Dean's List Fall Semester, 2024
  • Relevant Coursework:

Drugs and Crime, Fall 2026

Sexual Violence, Fall 2026

Elementary Statistics, Fall 2026

Intro to Psychology, Spring 2026

Sociology of Deviance, Spring 2026

Criminology Theory, Fall 2025

Threat of Terrorism and Crime, Fall 2025

Intro to Security Risk and Analysis, Spring 2025

American Politics, Fall 2024

Intro to Sociology, Fall 2024

Intro to Criminal Justice, Fall 204

  • Extracurricular Activities: Navigators Campus Ministry

Spring 2025 - Present

  • Extracurricular Activities: Club Track and Field, Club Cross Country

Fall 2024 - Present

  • Extracurricular Activities: Penn State Justice Association

Fall 2024-Present

High School Diploma

South Carroll High School | Sykesville, MD | 05-2024
  • Awarded John Philip Sousa Award

National Honor recognizing one outstanding high school band student each year for superior musicianship, leadership, dedication, and character.

  • Awarded 360 Service Hours Award

Completed over 360 totals hours of community service between middle school and high school.

  • Awarded Silent Service Scholarship Award through the Peter R. Marsh Foundation

Awarded to one individual in a graduating class who instinctively and silently provides selfless and invaluable service to others in their time of need. The award is awarded to persons of special community value by the Peter R. Marsh Foundation

  • Completed AP course in Government
  • Completed AP course in United States History
  • Completed AP course in Environmental Science
  • Completed AP course in Capstone: Seminar
  • Relevant Coursework: Administration of Justice
  • Completed AP course in Homeland Security
  • 4.4 Weighted GPA
  • Ranked in Top 19% of class
  • Extracurricular Activity: Cross Country

Varsity, State Finalist

  • Extracurricular Activity: Indoor Track and Field

Varsity

  • Extracurricular Activity: Outdoor Track and Field

Varsity, State Finalist

  • Extracurricular Activity: Tennis

Varsity, Freshman year

  • Club: Spanish Club
  • Extracurricular Activity: National Honor Society Board Member - Senior Representative
  • Extracurricular Activity: Eight-Year Band member

Section Leader, Alto Saxophone

  • Extracurricular Activity: Drum Line

Vice President

  • Elected to Band Representative for South Carroll High School Student Government Association in 2023, 2024
  • Elected to Parliamentarian for Carroll County Career and Technology Center in 2023, 2024
  • Elected Captain of Cross Country
  • Elected Captain of Indoor Track and Field
  • Elected Captain of Outdoor Track and Field
  • National Honors Society Member
  • National Science Honors Society
  • Tri-M Music Honors Society

Skills

Guest relations
First aid
Effective problem-solver
Crowd management
Emergency response
Cheerful attitude
Friendly
positive attitude

Timeline

Lifeguard

South Carroll Swim Club
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More

Pizza Cook

Vocelli Pizza
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More

Event Staff Member

Circle D Farm
08.2023 - CurrentRead More

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Arts from Criminology
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South Carroll High School

High School Diploma
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Jacob Gooding