Joseph MacDougall Jacob
**** *. ******* ***. *****, Florida 33611
Cell: 813-***-**** – *******@*****.***
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – August 2013
Minor in Computer Technology & Applications
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Professional Experience
1. Camp Counselor at Camp Rockmont for Boys, Black Mountain, NC–June 2011-August 2011
• Educated young men between the ages of 7-15 several outdoor activities i.e. camping activities,
gun safety, water safety
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of as many as 16 children at a time during camping, rock
climbing, and white water rafting trips over a three month period.
• Coordinated daily activities with more than 120 campers that promoted accountability,
responsibility, and time management
2. Construction Laborer with General Contractor at Devandy, Inc. – June 2009 – August 2009
• Mowed, edged, and weeded lawns using power mowers and edger’s
• Installed/removed drywall into specified positions using hand tools and power tools
• Assisted ceiling tile installers with building walls
3. Server/Bar-back at Catering By the Family, Tampa, FL–December 2008–January 2009
• Responsible for executing catering events in a professional and timely manner
• Identified and resolved customer complaints
• Fast-paced environment requiring multi-tasking and strong communication skills
4. Foreman Assistant at Marine Metal Works Corp., Tampa, FL – May 2007- July 2007
• Grind, sand, and polish surfaces such as marble and wood, using abrasive tools and machinery
• Applied protective coats of paint to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings
• Erected various types of scaffolding, staging and ladders to reach work area
5. Worked high school summers and holidays as a runner and in the property management division at
Jacob Real Estate Services (Commercial) -- 2007-2012
• Identified, researched, and resolved tenant issues
• Provided assistance in preparing monthly reports to property owners regarding income and
expenses.
• Oversaw and coordinated maintenance complaints for 46 properties
• Collected and recorded rent & distributed eviction paper work
Related Skills
• Recruiting/Communication Skills
Coached Lacrosse to underprivileged children at the Boys and Girls Club – Summers ’06 --‘08
• Organizational Skills
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Gamma Alpha Chapter – September 2010-Present: Rush
Committee member, Community Service Committee team leader
Responsible for the coordination of multiple community service events in a timely fashion.
Community Service Involvement – 2010-2012: Black Warrior River-keeper, nonprofit
organization dedicated to improving water quality, habitat, recreation, and public health
throughout the Black Warrior River watershed