Jacob Pedersen
Fayetteville,AR
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty/Graduate Assistant
The University of Arkansas Fayetteville
08.2020 - Current
- Taught public speaking classes through virtual video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Kaltura.
- Facilitated an environment that enabled learning, collaboration, and independence for students.
- Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
- Provided tutoring support to students requiring additional assistance in subject matter comprehension and skill development.
Distribution Technician
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
- Worked closely with nurses and doctors to meet requisition requests to provide the best care for patients and their loved ones.
- Maintained accurate stock levels by conducting regular physical inventory counts and updating warehouse management system records.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA guidelines in all aspects of care provision and recordkeeping.
Administrative Assistant
Path Utility Construction
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Researched, acquired, and managed hundreds of permits within all of the Northwest Arkansas region.
- Previewed, located, and prepped job sites for incoming crews.
- Oversaw company inventory, repair, and purchasing.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Managed various crews and their respective job sites to ensure preparedness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Intern
The Congressional Award
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Co-founder and Assistant Editor-in-Chief
The Green Gazette
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Founded an independent student newspaper focused on student life, activities, and local news.
- Posted and created stories for the online home page including advertisements for local organizations.
- Wrote and edited news releases each week and managed six to ten student journalists.
- Established a team of motivated and highly skilled employees to help run the paper.
Education
MA in Communication - Communication And Rhetoric
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville05.2024
BA in Communication - Communication
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville05.2020
Academic Internship - Nonprofit Management
The Washington Center
Washington, DC06.2019
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Path Utility Construction
08.2021 - 09.2022
Faculty/Graduate Assistant
The University of Arkansas Fayetteville
08.2020 - Current
Intern
The Congressional Award
06.2019 - 08.2019
Co-founder and Assistant Editor-in-Chief
The Green Gazette
03.2017 - 05.2018
Distribution Technician
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
MA in Communication - Communication And Rhetoric
University of Arkansas
BA in Communication - Communication
University of Arkansas
Academic Internship - Nonprofit Management
The Washington Center