Jacob J.
Director Of Communications at North Dakota Insurance Department- Claim this Profile
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Monique Richardson
I have had the privilege of getting to know Jacob and working with him over the past 5 years. In getting to know Jacob, I quickly recognized his skills in communication, media, and marketing. Jacob excels at creating promotional material, and has been the voice of our company in our radio ads. He also designed our web page, created & maintained our informational pages in the community paper, and created an outstanding media presence for our organization. Jacob is creative, resourceful, and hard working, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We have been fortunate that Jacob is also a patient and organized teacher, and he takes the time to ensure we understand how to run the programs he has implemented. He has shown great passion and endless energy in promoting our facility. Jacob has taken the lead many times, researching a variety of topics to help us grow and gain recognition in our community. He is extremely driven, doesn’t accept
Warren Abrahamson
Jacob is the epitome of what it means to be a professional. Every challenge he is tasked with he meets head-on. He's willing to take charge of a project, learn what needs to be completed, asks questions when he's unsure, and the product he produces is second to none. One of the hardest workers I've ever had the pleasure to work with in my career. Very knowledgeable on a variety of topics. Technologically savvy and willing to learn.
Monique Richardson
I have had the privilege of getting to know Jacob and working with him over the past 5 years. In getting to know Jacob, I quickly recognized his skills in communication, media, and marketing. Jacob excels at creating promotional material, and has been the voice of our company in our radio ads. He also designed our web page, created & maintained our informational pages in the community paper, and created an outstanding media presence for our organization. Jacob is creative, resourceful, and hard working, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We have been fortunate that Jacob is also a patient and organized teacher, and he takes the time to ensure we understand how to run the programs he has implemented. He has shown great passion and endless energy in promoting our facility. Jacob has taken the lead many times, researching a variety of topics to help us grow and gain recognition in our community. He is extremely driven, doesn’t accept
Warren Abrahamson
Jacob is the epitome of what it means to be a professional. Every challenge he is tasked with he meets head-on. He's willing to take charge of a project, learn what needs to be completed, asks questions when he's unsure, and the product he produces is second to none. One of the hardest workers I've ever had the pleasure to work with in my career. Very knowledgeable on a variety of topics. Technologically savvy and willing to learn.
Monique Richardson
I have had the privilege of getting to know Jacob and working with him over the past 5 years. In getting to know Jacob, I quickly recognized his skills in communication, media, and marketing. Jacob excels at creating promotional material, and has been the voice of our company in our radio ads. He also designed our web page, created & maintained our informational pages in the community paper, and created an outstanding media presence for our organization. Jacob is creative, resourceful, and hard working, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We have been fortunate that Jacob is also a patient and organized teacher, and he takes the time to ensure we understand how to run the programs he has implemented. He has shown great passion and endless energy in promoting our facility. Jacob has taken the lead many times, researching a variety of topics to help us grow and gain recognition in our community. He is extremely driven, doesn’t accept
Warren Abrahamson
Jacob is the epitome of what it means to be a professional. Every challenge he is tasked with he meets head-on. He's willing to take charge of a project, learn what needs to be completed, asks questions when he's unsure, and the product he produces is second to none. One of the hardest workers I've ever had the pleasure to work with in my career. Very knowledgeable on a variety of topics. Technologically savvy and willing to learn.
Monique Richardson
I have had the privilege of getting to know Jacob and working with him over the past 5 years. In getting to know Jacob, I quickly recognized his skills in communication, media, and marketing. Jacob excels at creating promotional material, and has been the voice of our company in our radio ads. He also designed our web page, created & maintained our informational pages in the community paper, and created an outstanding media presence for our organization. Jacob is creative, resourceful, and hard working, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We have been fortunate that Jacob is also a patient and organized teacher, and he takes the time to ensure we understand how to run the programs he has implemented. He has shown great passion and endless energy in promoting our facility. Jacob has taken the lead many times, researching a variety of topics to help us grow and gain recognition in our community. He is extremely driven, doesn’t accept
Warren Abrahamson
Jacob is the epitome of what it means to be a professional. Every challenge he is tasked with he meets head-on. He's willing to take charge of a project, learn what needs to be completed, asks questions when he's unsure, and the product he produces is second to none. One of the hardest workers I've ever had the pleasure to work with in my career. Very knowledgeable on a variety of topics. Technologically savvy and willing to learn.
Experience
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North Dakota Insurance Department
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Communications
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Public Information Officer
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Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
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Program Director
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Dec 2020 - Feb 2022
Operations Manager and Program Director for 12 AM & FM stations in North Dakota and Affiliate Relations Manager and agriculture news reporter for the Ag Central Radio Network. I oversaw imaging, programming, and radio traffic for the stations and the network. In addition, I led over 12 on-air staff to provide high-quality information and entertainment for an audience stretching from Minnesota’s Lakes Country to North Dakota’s capital city. I applied knowledge of relevant FCC regulations and procedures on a daily basis to ensure full compliance. Hosted the simulcasted morning show on Thunder 106.1 & 98.3 and Ag News 890 and evening announcer on Big Dog 95.5. Wrote, researched, recorded, edited, and published news stories for on-air and online delivery on a variety of local and regional events and happenings. Show less
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News & Programming Intern
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
Evening personality for KYNU-FM and morning show host on KDDR-AM. Assisted with production and news as needed and serve as fill-in personality on a variety of stations in Jamestown, Fargo, Valley City, Oakes, and Carrington, North Dakota.
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Regional Fitness Center
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Communications Coordinator
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2020
Oversaw all communication and marketing activities in the organization. Made fliers, brochures, and other publications. Created and maintained the organization's website. Organized and designed the organization’s quarterly newsletter that was printed and mailed to every household in the Morris, MN School District. Wrote and distributed press releases for events and activities. Secured media attendance at events.
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Water Safety Instructor
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2018
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Lifeguard
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May 2016 - Aug 2018
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Westmor Industries
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales Intern
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Contacted over 500 new and existing customers in the convenience store industry over the span of 3 months to discuss equipment compliance with regards to card readers on fuel pumps. Generated approximately $2 million in revenue and leads. Contacted over 500 new and existing customers in the convenience store industry over the span of 3 months to discuss equipment compliance with regards to card readers on fuel pumps. Generated approximately $2 million in revenue and leads.
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Superior Industries Inc
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Human Resources Intern
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May 2019 - Mar 2020
The primary role of this position was to assist in the placement of a new Human Resources Information System for the organization. This required working with individuals of all departments to provide a better user experience and troubleshoot technical issues. Other duties were assigned, including the completion and processing of Form I-9, processing new hire paperwork, assisting with benefits administration, and plan various events for employees. The primary role of this position was to assist in the placement of a new Human Resources Information System for the organization. This required working with individuals of all departments to provide a better user experience and troubleshoot technical issues. Other duties were assigned, including the completion and processing of Form I-9, processing new hire paperwork, assisting with benefits administration, and plan various events for employees.
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IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.
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United States
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Radio Announcer
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2019
Part-time announcer working at community radio station with coverage across much of West Central Minnesota. KKOK-FM is primarily country music-based and much of the programming is pre-recorded or VoiceTracked. KMRS-AM is primarily information/talk with most of the programming conducted live. Experience with gathering news from across the region. This includes writing stories, recording individuals, and posting stories online. Part-time announcer working at community radio station with coverage across much of West Central Minnesota. KKOK-FM is primarily country music-based and much of the programming is pre-recorded or VoiceTracked. KMRS-AM is primarily information/talk with most of the programming conducted live. Experience with gathering news from across the region. This includes writing stories, recording individuals, and posting stories online.
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Westmor Industries
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked to migrate existing paper-based checklists onto an online platform for use on electronic tablets, as well as tasks assigned by the manager. Worked to migrate existing paper-based checklists onto an online platform for use on electronic tablets, as well as tasks assigned by the manager.
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Education
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2022 - 2024
University of Iowa
Master of Arts - MA, Strategic Communication -
2018 - 2021
University of Jamestown
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science; Communications -
2017 - 2018
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Non-Degree Seeking, General Studies
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