Jacob Maximus Cruz
Georgetown,TX
Summary
I am a professional and detail-oriented car guy with a background in live performance and studio recording. I'm also known for strong collaboration skills and experienced with customer sales and services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Sales Advisor
Best Buy
Round Rock, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Trained new team members on sales techniques and customer service.
- Collaborated with management to assess inventory levels and product displays.
- Gave personable care to customers whilst upholding corporate sales expectations
- Remained knowledgeable by monitoring current industry trends and product offerings
- Have developed reasonable and professional rapport with hundreds of customers
Freelance Musician
Self-employed
Texas
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
- Adapted and improvised to meet changing situations during events, ensuring smooth performances.
- Managed time and commute efficiently to get to places prepared and on time.
- Have quickly memorized and improvised many songs to perform at more than 100 shows
Assistant Mariachi Director
La Grulla Middle & High School
La Grulla, TX
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Taught students musical technique, ensemble coordination, and stage readiness
- Supported faculty with lesson planning, event coordination, and musical instruction
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship and guidance towards professional growth.
- Successfully operated classrooms with up to 35 students
Technical Assistant for Alma Thomas Theater
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Live-streamed university concerts and events using ATEM software
- Ensured smooth operations during events and technical troubleshooting
- Modified lighting and sound settings for events, lighting, and sound according to each event
- Assisted faculty and staff with troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption.
- Have overseen the success of up to 20 different events during tenure
Skills
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Instrumental performance
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Product Knowledge
- Creative innovation
- Familiar with Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Cakewalk, Bandlab, Windows Movie Maker, Final Cut Pro, and all Google Applications
- Sales strategy development
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- 1st place Champion of Go Tejano! Houston Rodeo Mariachi Contest 2024
- Guided students in La Grulla to 2nd Place and 3rd place nationally
- Recorded in a latin grammy nominated album
- Shared the stage with various accomplished musicians such as El Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Nadia Lopez, Los Tigres Del Norte, and many more.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
General Sales Advisor
Best Buy
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Mariachi Director
La Grulla Middle & High School
09.2023 - 03.2024
Freelance Musician
Self-employed
05.2022 - Current
Technical Assistant for Alma Thomas Theater
Southwestern University
01.2022 - 05.2022