Selvin Jacob

Dedicated and resilient professional transformed personal challenges, including financial hardship and mental health struggles, into powerful catalysts for growth. These experiences fostered strong leadership qualities characterized by empathy, adaptability, and unwavering determination. Passionate about medicine and committed to service, the goal is to make a positive impact within a healthcare setting, leveraging insights gained from past obstacles to create a more compassionate and supportive environment for others.

• CPR Certification
• BLS Certification
• EMT-B Certification July 2022 to March 2025

Founder & Event Director, SURGE 2026 (May 2026)

• Independently conceptualized, planned, and executed a large-scale church sports tournament serving over 250 participants and attendees within a three-month planning timeline that was originally planned to span over a year.
• Led cross-functional teams of volunteers, coordinators, and event staff, overseeing logistics, scheduling, communications, registration, and day-of-event operations.
• Coordinated with church leadership, participants, sponsors, and volunteers to ensure seamless execution and a positive attendee experience.
• Demonstrated strong project management and problem-solving skills by proactively addressing operational challenges, resource constraints, management/personnel, and scheduling conflicts throughout the planning process.
• Managed extensive stakeholder communication, aligning multiple teams toward shared goals and maintaining project timelines under tight deadlines.
• Organized the event as a self-initiated community service project with the successful goal of directing 100% of event proceeds to the charitable organization "All Hearts and Hands. Was able to donated around $800 to the charity organization.
• Successfully delivered a high-impact community event that combined recreation, volunteer engagement, and charitable fundraising.

Wedding Choir Director & Ceremony Coordinator (November 2025)

• Hired with minimal experience to direct and coordinate a wedding choir while serving as a liaison among multiple ceremony teams, from sound crew to flower decor teams, etc, ensuring seamless collaboration across diverse groups with competing priorities and responsibilities.
• Managed interpersonal and logistical conflicts among participating crews, facilitating effective communication and fostering consensus to maintain progress toward shared goals.
• Assumed significant operational responsibilities, including rehearsal planning, event coordination, scheduling, and day-of-ceremony execution, to ensure a successful and professional event experience.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills by addressing unforeseen challenges in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment while accommodating all crews.
• Led volunteers with varying levels of experience, promoting teamwork, accountability, and excellence while maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere.
• Successfully delivered a coordinated ceremony through proactive planning, cross-team collaboration, and hands-on leadership.