JAKE SIMON

144 Sussex Road, Washington Township, NJ 07676 | (201)-693-3369 | jakeedwardsimon@gmail.com | jakesimon.weebly.com

EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | G.P.A.: 3.71/4.0 | May 2015 (expected)
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology

Bachelor of Arts in Geography

Universidad Pablo de Olavide | Sevilla, Spain

Studied Spanish Business Language & Culture

SKILLS: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, FORTRAN, MatLab, Python

RESEARCH & TRAVEL EXPERIENCE:

Student Researcher | New Zealand & Australia

May 2013

w Conducted research on renewable and nonrenewable energies throughout a 14-day excursion to New Zealand

and Australia

w Accumulated quantitative research by visiting geothermal rigs, hydroelectric plants, wind farms and set up

conferences with government agencies and private companies
Independent Researcher | China & Hong Kong




March 2013

w Prearranged an extensive personal research project on the public transportation and pollution issues in China,

including a 10-day trip to Shanghai and Hong Kong to earn credit through Rider University

w Compared transportation emissions and daily passenger ridership in Shanghai and Guilin, China and Hong Kong

by organizing research statistics, coordinating interviews with natives, and personal accounts
Research Assistant | University Park, PA




August 2014- Present

w Analyzed hurricane preparation and evacuation intentions among the elderly in Florida

w Assisted Ph.D. Geography Student to conduct qualitative data analysis by cross-checking interview data

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Forecast Meteorologist Intern, Spot-On Weather L.L.C. | Marlboro, NJ

May 2014- Present

w Provided a 24-hour email and phone service with a customized weather forecast for all production crew

types including: feature film, episodic television, pilots, photography and commercial work
w Tracked current weather conditions to distributed timely storm alerts to clients in affected areas

w Analyzed government certified climate data and historic events for past weather reports for court use
Departmental Aide, The Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA August 2011- Present

w Communicated with alumni, faculty and staff on a daily basis to ensure the successful implementation of

department policy

w Assisted with daily administrative activities such as completing and filing reports

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Undergraduate Representative, Academic Integrity Committee

2013-Present
w Nominated to deliberate on academic integrity cases on behalf of all undergraduates in the College
Campus Tour Guide, Penn State Lion Scouts






2013-Present

w Represented the University in the assistance and education of perspective students pertaining to Penn State

campus, academics and student life

Shift Supervisor, Campus Weather Service






2012-Present

w Mentored fellow peers on possible meteorological communication technologies and forecasting equipment
Orientation Coordinator, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences


2012-Present

w Organized and facilitated team-building activities for a week long orientation for incoming freshmen

w Created and implemented program guide and trained new mentors on activities and best practices
Executive Social Couch, Penn State Clown Nose Club




2012-Present

w Facilitated unconventional community service projects and activities

w Challenged members and others to take positive social risks to defy generic social norms
Community Service Liaison, Fresh Start Day of Service



2012-Present

w Selected by planning committee to act as a liaison between the executive committee and team leaders for the

largest day of community service on campus
Volunteer, Penn State Dance MaraTHON





2012-Present
w Volunteered as a hospitality committee member working with families and participating dancers during the

largest student-run philanthropy in the world, benefitting pediatric cancer research at Hershey Medical Center
Executive Board Member (Alumni Relations Officer), Theta Delta Chi Fraternity
2012-2013

w Maintained communication with over 300 alumni to manage monthly newsletters and fiscal donations

w Organized various alumni weekend activities including service projects throughout the Penn State Community
Treasurer, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Student Council

2012-2013

w Elected official responsible for daily cash management, such as recording revenues and expenses using Excel