Jacob G. Kershinar

Supervisor: Peter Roschmann | Phone: 480-483-0525

May Contact: Yes

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Planned, coordinated, and lead silent auction operations for charity events nationwide, including partnerships with NFL franchises and collegiate athletics.
• Independently managed mobile event operations across 17 states, adapting quickly to unfamiliar environments and resolving logistical challenges under pressure.
• Maintained strict chain-of-custody for high-value assets, preventing loss and ensuring accountability in line with organizational security policies.
• Represent organization professionally to business partners and clients, resolving issues, addressing concerns. and fostering long-term relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership and accountability while supervising staff during extended travel, late-night operations, and high pressure timelines.
• Familiar with security screening protocols and working in high-visibility settings.

Accomplishments:

• Contributed to raising over $15 million for charitable causes in under 5 years.
• Recognized for ability to take initiative, lead events independently, and maintain strong relationships with high-profile clients.

Supervisor: Colleen Wallace | Phone: (509) 789-6965

May Contact: Yes (Supervisor no longer with Employer)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Began in guest services, then promoted to sales due to excellent performance.
• Coordinated hotel room blocks for sports teams, entertainment groups and VIPs.
• Liaised with athletic directors, coaches, and travel agents to plan travel, accommodations, meals and special needs of teams and individuals; along with handling of conflict and resolution between guests and staff between 3 properties.
• Ensured compliance with contracts, company policies, and guest requirements.
• Delivered exceptional customer service, anticipating and resolving problems quickly.

Accomplishments:

• Helped group sales grow by nearly 10% in one year.
• Recognized for teamwork, professionalism and ability to handle sensitive guest interactions discreetly.

Supervisor: Clement Lye | Phone: (800) 986-9585

May Contact: Yes (Supervisor no longer with Employer)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operated camera equipment for live sports events including basketball, volleyball and baseball.
• Assisted in editing game footage and preparing video content for broadcast and archives.
• Ensured technical equipment was set up, maintained, and operated safely and efficiently.

Accomplishments:

• Went from what was a volunteer position, to an internship and ultimately a paid staff member through initiative and performance.

Supervisor: Jane Martin | admin@theeasterner.org

May Contact: Yes

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reported on student life, athletics and biographical profiles of students, faculty and local officials.
• Conducted interviews, fact-checked sources and wrote and edited articles to meet deadlines.
• Maintained impartiality and accuracy in coverage of sensitive topics.

Accomplishments:

• Published multiple front-page articles and contributed to an award-winning editorial team.