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Jacob Schoettle

Jacob Schoettle

Saint Peters,MO

Summary

I am seeking to explore my passion for serving others, lead teams to pursue excellence, and utilize technology to communicate, cast vision, and tell stories. I enjoy learning new things each day, and I believe we never reach the threshold of knowledge – we always have opportunities to grow. I'm a communications professional with proven expertise in developing and executing strategic communication plans. Adept at cultivating strong team collaboration and driving impactful results. Skilled in media relations, content creation, and crisis communication, with a flexible approach to changing needs. Known for reliability and delivering consistent outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Creator

Freelance
WFH
01.2017 - Current
  • Support brands to showcase and elevate their projects through storytelling
  • Real estate photo and video for 3D Media Plus
  • Audio design and production for Six Flags St. Louis (Rookie Racer)
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering tailored design solutions that exceeded expectations.
  • Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project vision and ensure alignment with business goals.

Impact Ministries Director

Calvary Church
St. Peters, MO
01.2024 - 01.2026
  • Managed over 30 global partnerships and a dozen community volunteer teams.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Increased program visibility by organizing and participating in public presentations, workshops, and events.
  • Optimized the use of resources by effectively managing budgets designated for outreach programs.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
  • Managed various calls and email requests for aid each month.

Missions Director

Calvary Church
St. Peters, MO
01.2023 - 01.2024

Promoted a positive work culture by recognizing individual achievements and celebrating team successes.

  • Proactively addressed any issues or conflicts that arose during missions, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds for various mission-related activities.
  • Organized regular debriefings after each completed mission trip, gathering feedback from team members to inform future planning efforts.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Managed and strengthened over 25 global partnerships

Communications Associate & Technical Director

Calvary Church
St. Peters, MO
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Researched, refined, analyzed, summarized, and made use of relevant information in preparation of communications.
  • Analyzed data on audience demographics, preferences, and behaviors to tailor targeted messages.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive messaging across various platforms.
  • Boosted social media engagement with consistent and creative content creation.
  • Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.
  • Managed nearly a dozen volunteers each month

Communications Associate

Calvary Church
St. Peters, MO
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Created social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules.
  • Boosted social media engagement with consistent and creative content creation.
  • Streamlined internal communications for increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
  • Conducted industry research to inform effective communication strategies and tactics.
  • Worked under the direction of the communications lead and assisted in proactively generating communication to build and reinforce communication strategies.
  • Maintained corporate website using content management systems and associated plugins.
  • Researched, refined, analyzed, summarized, and made use of relevant information in preparation of communications.
  • More than doubled our social following and expanded our footprint on new platforms to engage a broader audience.

Arena Technical Coordinator

NHL
St Louis, MO
11.2015 - Current
  • Implement and adhere to league-wide standards for IT and broadcast
  • Maintain and set up equipment
  • Train new employees on workflows
  • Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
  • Mentored new employees, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.

Technical Director

Calvary Church
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
  • Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
  • Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
  • Directed resource allocation efforts, maximizing utilization while minimizing overhead costs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to efficiently complete large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Prepared media stages for rehearsal, recording, and live broadcasts.
  • Worked with camera operators and the photography team to optimize equipment and effects choices.
  • Managed and scheduled over three dozen volunteers each month
  • Implemented, designed, and managed four new major stage designs annually.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Skills

  • Social Media Design & Management (Buffer, Canva, Adobe Photoshop)
  • Event Organization and Project Management
  • Photography (Lightroom)
  • Video and Audio Editing (Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition)
  • Video and Podcast Production (Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Adobe Audition)
  • Brand Services (Brainstorming, Creative, and Design)
  • Creative storytelling
  • Investing in Team Leaders and Team Building

Timeline

Impact Ministries Director

Calvary Church
01.2024 - 01.2026

Missions Director

Calvary Church
01.2023 - 01.2024

Communications Associate & Technical Director

Calvary Church
01.2021 - 01.2023

Communications Associate

Calvary Church
01.2018 - 01.2021

Content Creator

Freelance
01.2017 - Current

Arena Technical Coordinator

NHL
11.2015 - Current

Technical Director

Calvary Church
01.2012 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Lindenwood University
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