ABOUT ME
Collaborative, High-Energy Professional With Proven Leadership & Relationship-Building Skills
Hands-on change-maker skilled in improving organizational processes in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders. Strong background in customer-facing settings. Engaging communicator with demonstrated success and leadership roles for local Toastmasters organizations. Key skills spanning customer service, brand management, program development, and team management.
Jacob is originally from Tecumseh Nebraska and moved to Lincoln in 2014. He is married and has two dogs who always keep things exciting. When he isn't busy with work or Toastmasters, he loves baking and going to Larutizen Garden's in Omaha or really just being outdoors and enjoying life.
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Formal Education
History with Toastmasters International
Club Officer
Vice President Public Relations - FirsTier Toastmasters 2015-2016
Vice President Education- FirsTier Toastmasters 2016-2017
Secretary - FirsTier Toastmasters 2017
President- FirsTier Toastmasters 2017-2018
Vice President Public Relations - FirsTier Toastmasters 2017-2018
Vice President Public Relations - Strictly Speaking 2018-2019
President - Advanced Traveling Toastmasters 2019-2020
Vice President Membership - Strictly Speaking 2019-2020
Vice President Education - Strictly Speaking 2019-2020
Vice President Education - Advanced Traveling Toastmasters 2020-2021
Vice President Public Relations - Advanced Traveling Toastmasters 2020-2021
2009-2014
Peru State College
B.S. Community and Private Music
2018-2019
Bellevue University
Masters of Public Administration
Education (Legacy Program)
Competent Communicator (CC) November 19, 2015 FirsTier Club
Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) May 17, 2016 FirsTier Club
Competent Leader (CL) May 31, 2016 FirsTier Club
Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) July 12, 2016 FirsTier Club
Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) August 1, 2017 FirsTier Club
Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) February 19, 2018 Strictly Speaking Club
Leadership Excellence (LDREXC) May 25, 2018 Strictly Speaking Club
Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) October 10, 2018 Strictly Speaking Club
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) October 10, 2018 Strictly Speaking Club
Club Support
Club Coach - Strictly Speaking 2017-2018
Club Coach - Advanced Traveling Toastmasters 2019-2020
Division Support
Assistant Division C Director 2017-2018 & 2018-2019
Division C Director 2019-2020
Area C23 Director 2020-2021
District Support
Pathways Guide - 2018
District 24 Public Relations Director 2018-2019
Education (Pathways Program)
Visionary Communication 1 (VC1) July 28, 2018 Strictly Speaking Club
Visionary Communication 2 (VC2) October 28, 2018 Strictly Speaking Club
Visionary Communication 3 (VC3) January 28, 2019 Strictly Speaking Club
Visionary Communication 4 (VC4) February 23, 2019 Strictly Speaking Club
Team Collaboration 1 (TC1) July 5, 2019 Strictly Speaking Club
Visionary Communication 5 (VC5) August 15, 2019 Advanced Traveling Toastmasters
Team Collaboration 2 (TC2) January 10, 2020 Advanced Traveling Toastmasters
Team Collaboration 3 (TC3) January 21, 2020 Advanced Traveling Toastmasters
Team Collaboration 4 (TC4) January 29, 2020 Advanced Traveling Toastmasters
Team Collaboration 5 (TC5) July 15, 2020 Advanced Traveling Toastmasters
Persuasive Influence 1 PI1) January 11, 2021 Toast of the Town
Special Support
Pathways Support Team - 2018-2019
Assisting Vinson Champ to obtain Area Director and Club Coach Credit 2019-2020