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.

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    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.