Jacob Harshaw
San Jose,CA
Summary
I am a motivated student leader with a proven track record at San Jose Job Corps. I excell in planning, and promoting sustainability initiatives. Skilled in team supervision and active listening, I significantly improved community engagement and resident satisfaction through innovative event planning and effective conflict resolution.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Government Representative
San Jose Job Corps
06.2024 - Current
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with fellow representatives, setting goals for SGA''s growth and development.
- Promoted transparency with constituents through regular newsletter updates on SGA activities.
- Boosted collaboration between students and faculty by serving as a liaison in meetings and discussions.
- Implemented sustainable practices within SGA operations, reducing waste and conserving energy where possible.
- Assisted in planning memorable social events like Y2Y mental health events, holiday events, and student living.
- Devised action plans for solving problems with school operation and leadership in the dorms.
Student Resident Assistant
San Jose Job Corps
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed strong relationships with residents through regular check-ins, offering advice on academic success strategies or general life concerns as applicable.
- Served as a role model for responsible behavior among peers by consistently demonstrating excellent time management skills as both a student leader and full-time student themselves.
- Collaborated with other Resident Assistants to create engaging events that promoted responsibility, inclusivity and diversity within the residence hall community.
- Increased awareness of sustainability initiatives within the residence hall by promoting recycling and energy conservation.
- Educated fellow students about mental health issues or stress management techniques with an emphasis on self-care practices.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive training program for new Resident Assistants, ensuring they were well-prepared to effectively carry out their responsibilities.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to weekly SRA, SGA, and staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Responded to incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Contributed to the successful move-in process for new residents by providing information, assistance, and support during orientation week.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by addressing and resolving conflicts effectively through mediation techniques.
Volunteer
Lake Cunningham
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with a special event.
- Maintained a clean, neat, and operational facility to serve program needs.
- Supported an engaging, fun, and smooth-running event by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
GED -
San Jose Job Corps
San Jose, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Siatech San Jose Job Corps
San Jose, CA10-2024
No Degree - Material Handling
San Jose Job Corps
San Jose, CA08-2024
No Degree - Security And Protective Services
San Jose Job Corps
San Jose, CA05-2025
Skills
- Collaboration
- Team supervision
- Meeting leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable and flexible
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Planning and coordination
- Approachable leader
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Certified Logistics Associate Certification
Forklift Operator Certificate
IS-100.c FEMA Certification
IS-906 FEMA Certification
Timeline
Volunteer
Lake Cunningham
07.2024 - 07.2024
Student Government Representative
San Jose Job Corps
06.2024 - Current
Student Resident Assistant
San Jose Job Corps
04.2024 - 11.2024
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Certified Logistics Associate Certification
Forklift Operator Certificate
IS-100.c FEMA Certification
IS-906 FEMA Certification
GED -
San Jose Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Siatech San Jose Job Corps
No Degree - Material Handling
San Jose Job Corps
No Degree - Security And Protective Services
San Jose Job Corps
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