Jacob Noftsinger
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated to assisting community by utilizing area expertise to drive change. Proficient in devising and managing information-gathering systems to collect data on policies and impacts. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and public speaking skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Tracked and reported over a million dollars of private funding and grants while working with multiple stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to contribute to long-term operational goals.
- Mastered over seven different university software systems, leveraging each to enhance reporting accuracy, streamline workflows, and support data management across multiple departments.
Development/Advocacy Intern
Explore More Museum
Harrisonburg, USA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Cultivated and maintained donor relations and development
- Successfully contributed to raising over $90,000 during organizational fundraising
- Secured funding through the composition and submission of grant proposals
Summer Intern
Senator Mark Obenshain
Rockingham, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Engaged in constituent support services
- Conducted thorough research on community achievements to provide timely and accurate updates to the senator
- Drafted official correspondence on behalf of Senator Obenshain
Chief Assistant to the Clerk of the Court
Harrisonburg Circuit Court
Harrisonburg, USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Handled and processed sensitive documents of the court
- Monitored and maintained various inventory records on Excel and manually
Virginia Boys State
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: American Legion
- Nominated, selected, and participated in the leadership action program, designed to develop a working knowledge of government infrastructure
- American Legion
National Youth Leadership Forum
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Week-long seminar revolving around a simulation with an emphasis on effective decision-making in a national defense context
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Public Policy and Administration
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VASkills
- Content management expertise
- Operational efficiency
- Cost reduction strategies
- Project management
- Cross-functional communication
Otherexperiences
- Virginia Boys State, American Legion, 06/01/19, 08/31/19, Nominated, selected, and participated in the leadership action program, designed to develop a working knowledge of government infrastructure
- Kappa Alpha Order, Community Service Chairman, 01/01/21, 12/31/23, Collaborated with fraternity members and relevant organizations to contribute to the planning and execution of a fundraising gala, dedicated to supporting community members impacted by traumatic brain injuries.
- National Youth Leadership Forum, Security, Diplomacy, and Defense, 06/01/18, 06/30/18, Week-long seminar revolving around a simulation with an emphasis on effective decision-making in a national defense context
Activities
- Kappa Alpha Fraternity
- Spanish
- Physical Fitness
- Community Service
Timeline
Operations Specialist
James Madison University
10.2024 - Current
Summer Intern
Senator Mark Obenshain
06.2023 - 08.2023
Development/Advocacy Intern
Explore More Museum
01.2023 - 01.2024
Chief Assistant to the Clerk of the Court
Harrisonburg Circuit Court
06.2019 - 08.2019
Virginia Boys State
06.2019 - 06.2019
National Youth Leadership Forum
06.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Sciences - Public Policy and Administration
James Madison University
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