Jacob M. Wuest 830-***-****
**********@*****.***
Austin, TX 78704
Career Objective: To work with a successful, goal oriented and progressive corporation where I
will not only be able to utilize the skills I have developed as a young professional, but also continue to
grow, while adding value to the mission and purpose of the corporation as well as overall profitability and
growth.
Education: University Of North Texas – Bachelor of Arts
Graduated with Honors – 2009
Experience
San Antonio Court Reporting, Inc. – April 2012 – Present
Operations Manager:
Responsible for company accounting functions as a direct report to the CPA, and daily management of
employees, while ensuring effective productivity and accomplishment of goals. I added value to the
professional good will through the development and maintenance of vendor and client relationships.
During my tenure with San Antonio Court Reporting, I accomplished several goals including the ability
to meet deadlines and accomplish goals as set by the corporation, emphasize the importance of efficient
and goal oriented productivity to my direct report employees, and added value to the overall growth and
profitability of the corporation. I consistently exceeded the expectations as set by my employer,
introduced innovative ideas, and set new goals in order increase the value of the corporation.
Freelance Film and Television Production – May 2009 – Present
Production Professional
Television and Film production is my degree focus. As a freelance film and television production
professional, the various positions that I have engaged with are: Production Assistant, Camera Operator,
Gaffer, Grip, Assistant Producer, and Assistant to the Art Director.
Productions Included: Reality television, scripted television, commercials, documentaries, public service
announcements, internal corporate training videos, live television events, and feature films.
The various productions I have been engaged in have enhanced my experience and knowledge of various
production modalities. A very important part of production is marketing, and as a freelance production
professional I contributed to the creative process to achieve the client’s desired effect. Mostly, I have
gained valuable experience and knowledge in an area that creates a product for a particular market.
Ward, Getz and Associates – Austin LLP - July 2010 – March 2012
Assistant Operations Manager
As a direct report to the managing partner, this position’s responsibility was to oversee accounting
functions, assist with project management, prepare civil engineering plans/reports, and submit
plans/reports to government agencies. As the liaison, I was the main contact to the City of Austin, Travis
County, and the State of Texas.
During my tenure with Ward, Getz and Associates the goals I accomplished, as set forth by the
corporation, included the ability to grow the clientele base and maintain their satisfaction, maintain
compliance to trends and laws, as well as utilize my production and marketing skills to create an
identifiable company image. As I was mentored by the managing partner, I acquired knowledge of
various industry practices, and anticipated future industry practices.
Schlitterbahn Resorts – Summer 2007 and May 2009 – March 2010
Front Desk Supervisor
As a Front Desk Supervisor during college, I was responsible for policy and procedures of all front desk
activities. Responsibilities included employee supervision, accounting and fund reconciliations and
reports, client satisfaction, and communication with all of the other departments within the resort.
University Of North Texas – Center for Learning, Enhancement, Assessment & Redesign
August 2007 – December 2008
Help Desk Manager
As a Help Desk Manager during college, I was responsible for the supervision of student employees.
Additionally, I worked closely with the IT professionals to install, troubleshoot, and repair the
videoconference equipment for faculty and staff. As a manager the importance of communication was
extremely vital in order to achieve the purpose of the Center for Learning, Enhancement, Assessment, and
Redesign. As a manager the skills that were developed and practiced at the University prepared my
career path as a communicator, developer, and professional.
Proficient Skills
Television and Film Production: Advanced
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Level One Operations Management
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Financial/Accounting/Payroll procedures and skills: Intermediate
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Project management: Intermediate
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Goal achievement/management
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Computer skills: Advanced
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Communication skills: Advanced
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References
San Antonio Court Reporting, Inc. – Janis Laws – Principle Current Employer
Telephone: 210-***-****
Maverick Video Productions – Glen Duchaine – President
Telephone: 210-***-****
Ward, Getz & Associates – Austin LLP – Armando Portillo – Project Manager
Telephone: 512-***-****
Schlitterbahn Resorts – Kim Franklin – Front Desk Manager
Telephone: 830-***-****
Primis Healthcare Systems, Inc. – Lila Cherri – President/CEO – Business Reference
Telephone: 800-***-****