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Jake Hamstra

Jersey City

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in education, customer service, and administration. Expertise in managing high-pressure environments, coordinating teams, and delivering exceptional service while building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Demonstrated success in leadership roles overseeing large teams and managing complex schedules. Seeking to apply strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a corporate administrative support role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Theater Teacher

Golden Door Charter School
Jersey City
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed a dynamic theatre curriculum for students from kindergarten to sixth grade, fostering collaboration.
  • Conducted classes of up to 25 students, employing effective communication and classroom management techniques.
  • Designed engaging performance-based projects aligned with educational standards, increasing student participation.
  • Led parent-teacher meetings to review student progress and set developmental objectives.
  • Analyzed student data regularly to track progress and tailor instructional approaches.
  • Established a supportive classroom atmosphere encouraging creativity and risk-taking among students.

Server

Fox and Crow
Jersey City
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated exceptional guest experiences in fast-paced environments while overseeing multiple tables.
  • Proactively addressed client needs using keen intuition and detail-oriented problem-solving skills.
  • Showcased thorough knowledge of menu items to effectively guide guests and drive sales.
  • Acted as liaison between kitchen and management teams to uphold service quality standards.
  • Executed cash handling and payment processing with accuracy and accountability.
  • Represented company values as an ambassador by fostering positive relationships with guests.

Administrative Assistant

Montclair State University NJ
Montclair
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Streamlined support for college freshmen by coordinating class registration advice and meeting schedules with administration.
  • Gathered and organized data on attendance and academic progress in Google Suite databases for administrative purposes.
  • Advised administration on strategies to enhance classroom culture and content appeal for college freshmen.

Admissions Ambassador

Montclair State University NJ
Montclair
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Led personalized campus tours for prospective students, showcasing academic offerings and campus culture.
  • Responded to admissions inquiries professionally, fostering positive initial contacts with prospective students.
  • Executed cold call outreach and follow-up communications to build rapport with candidates.
  • Ensured accuracy of prospective student records by maintaining updated admissions databases.
  • Collaborated on event logistics with the admissions team for open houses and information sessions.
  • Managed a balance of administrative tasks and public-facing roles in a dynamic environment.
  • Developed engagement strategies during the admissions process to sustain candidate interest.
  • Provided comprehensive support for event organization, enhancing recruitment success.

Camp Supervisor

Berkeley Township Recreation
Bayville
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Oversaw daily operations for camp group of 100+ first and second grade campers, managing team of six counselors to ensure safety and engagement.
  • Served as primary contact for staff, parents, and town officials, coordinating schedules and handling incident reports with professionalism.
  • Managed financial transactions, including processing field trip payments and ensuring budget compliance.
  • Led disciplinary discussions with campers and staff, using strong interpersonal skills to de-escalate issues.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about camper behavior, safety updates, and events through direct phone calls.
  • Acted as liaison between camp and local government, ensuring alignment on programming and safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05-2023

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Data collection and organization
  • Instructional planning
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Phone communication
  • Time management
  • Behavioral management
  • Creative problem solving

Affiliations

  • Songwriting
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Pop Culture

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Theater Teacher

Golden Door Charter School
08.2024 - Current

Server

Fox and Crow
08.2024 - 01.2025

Administrative Assistant

Montclair State University NJ
08.2020 - 06.2022

Admissions Ambassador

Montclair State University NJ
08.2019 - 06.2020

Camp Supervisor

Berkeley Township Recreation
06.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies

Montclair State University

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