1. Jacob Elgin
(859) 858-9137 | | jacob.elgin@gmail.com | | www.linkedin.com/in/jacoblelgin
Personal Skills
Creativity
Communication
Organization
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Language Skills
Fluent French
Proficient Latin
Conversational Korean
References available upon request
Relevant Experience
Clear and concise communication with students
and co-workers in a second-language
environment.
Editing writing for grammar, clarity, and flow.
Performing freelance editing and translating
projects.
One-on-one tutoring in French, Latin, and ESL.
Building and maintaining an environment
conducive to productive teamwork.
ORACLE database data input and upkeep.
Education
Asbury University | 2008-2012 | Wilmore, KY
Dual Bachelors of Arts in French and Classical
Studies
West Jessamine High School | 2004-2008 |
Nicholasville KY
High School Diploma
Professional Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
E-mail management
CAT (Computer Aided Translation) software
Highly computer literate
Excellent telephone communication
Information management
Work Experience
Language Instructor | Jung-Chul Academy, Masan, South
Korea | October 2014-December 2016
Guided young Korean students toward fluency in
English verbal and written communication.
Ensured a comfortable environment in which
students could practice targeted language skills.
Organized, scored, and presented awards for various
speech events and contests.
Taught writing by using regular revision.
Waiter | The Melting Pot, Lexington KY | January 2014 –
September 2014
Customized customer dining experiences to meet
special personal requests, events, and dietary
restrictions.
Handled cash and card transactions through POS
software.
Collections Specialist | Aramark Uniform Services | May 2013
– July 2014
Facilitated collection strategy to achieve optimal
customer satisfaction and organizational objectives.
Recorded and directed customer concerns and issues
toward resolution.
Barista Trainer | Starbucks Corporation, Lexington KY | June
2012 – December 2013
Performed cash transactions and interacted with
customers while preparing beverages.
Performed miscellaneous duties as assigned by
management.
Trained new baristas.
Student Supervisor | August 2009 – May 2012
Handled and documented intake of large quantities
of cash.
Scheduled student workers.
Trained personel, managed, and staffed formal
events.