1. Jacob Dennis
5007 Carpenter Drive, Crestwood, KY, jmdennis1993@gmail.com (630) 414-8345
Education
Taylor University, Upland, Indiana
B. A. in Political Science, B.A. in History, Minor in Honors December 2015
Graduated Cum Laude
President’s Academic Scholarship
Planning on attending law school
Experience
Legal Intern- Circuit Court of Grant County, Marion, Indiana Fall 2015
Wrote jury instructions, researched state and federallaws, researched penalties for criminal activity
Worked closely with Drug Court administrators, managed data and information regarding participants
Helped Judge Spitzer write a summary judgment, researched cases,developed legal precedent,
organized an argument, cited cases to defend position, wrote preliminary document
Project Manager- Crossway Books, Wheaton, Illinois Summer 2015
Supervised and trained temporary and full-time employees, communicated data to directors
Oversaw daily delivery, organization, storage, and tracking of inventory
Congressional Summer Intern Summer 2014
Congressman Randy Hultgren’s Constituent Office, Geneva, Illinois
Traveled to town halls to meet with local officials, met with and answered calls from constituents
Helped citizens with immigration and social security issues, directed citizens to legal aid organizations
Contacted local businesses for job creation opportunities, researched congressional corporate policies
Line Cook- Creative Dining Commons- Grille, Upland, Indiana Spring 2013- Fall 2015
Various kitchen responsibilities, closed restaurant, oversaw food deliveries
Contract Analyst- Crossway Books,Wheaton, Illinois Summer 2013
• Read author contracts to evaluate electronic rights, forecasted royalties owed to authors
• Determined whether future advances in technology could be implemented for each book
Editing Assistant - Crossway Books, Wheaton, Illinois Summer 2012
• Proofread E-books for formatting issues, edited audio versions, read E-book contracts to find royalties
Warehouse Assistant- Crossway Books, Wheaton, Illinois Summer 2011
Repaired building affected by water damage, inspected books and documented damaged goods
Activities
Middle Eastern Collegiate Association Member Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Organized presentation for Taylor University’s annual international celebration (MECCA)
Drafted articles to educate the Taylor University community on current events in the Middle East
Cross- Cultural Service Project- Nassau, Bahamas Winter 2013
Developed sustainable programs for the Gerace Research Center, implemented aquaponics system
Collaborated with local community leaders and residents to design creative environmental solutions
Mission Impossible Service Projects-Sophia, North Carolina, Thompson, Tennessee Spring 2010, 2012
Demolished and rebuilt cabins, removed trees and underbrush, installed plumbing for bathrooms
Painted newly built cabins and fences, fixed irrigation systems, cooked meals for workers
Awards
Dean’s List Fall 2012- Fall 2015
High Honor Roll Fall 2008- Spring 2012
Football State Champion Fall 2012
References available upon request