JACOB M.

GRIFFIN
jacob@griffinlink.com · (513) 502-5959 · jakeofalltraits.com · www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmgriffin
Professional Profile
Detail-oriented and highly accomplished professional with 8+ years of broad-based experience in project
management, development, and office administration. Well-seasoned in corporate culture and popular with
stakeholders as result of commitment to maintaining an accessible front. Proven abilities in enhancing office
operations via effective follow-up and needs assessment. Recognized for consistently meeting stringent deadlines
and providing innovative ideas – streamlining key processes to improve and maximize efficiency. Able to complete
complex tasks with minimal supervision, while maintaining outstanding attention to detail. Offers knowledge of
business process, regional developments, and visionary strategy.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Process Analysis Emerging Media Team Building
Project Management Initiative Development Client Negotiation
Process Efficiency Improvement Leadership Tactical Planning

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree, Organizational Communication Studies · Ball State University, Muncie, IN May 2017
Core 40+ Diploma, East Central Business Academy · East Central High School, St. Leon, IN June 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Director, Griffin Ambitions Limited · Cincinnati, OH March 2016 – March 2019
• Founded a national 501c3—successfully motivating higher education institutions toward effectively addressing
the needs of their students with mental and emotional health needs.
• Led a staff of 5 and provided professional development for 12 interns concurrently.
• Under my direction we increased on-campus services at 137 public institutions and 3 tribal colleges—enhancing
health systems for nearly one million college students.
• Integrated mental health system knowledge from founding of similar student organization during undergrad.
• Expanded outreach via implementation of an ombudsman, 4 policy committees, 2 task forces, and 2 boards.
• Awarded Mental Health Equity Champion by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
• Developed key optics never previously analyzed and disseminated trailblazing research in support of mission.
• Communicated openly about structure and governance, building confidence in donors, grantees, and stakeholders.
• Created strategic plan for continuation of operations, enhancing capacity, leveraging of material and non-material
resources, and continued identification of initiatives consistent with global trends.

Digital Media Director, Thomson-MacConnell Cadillac Inc. · Cincinnati, OH January 2010 – January 2019
• Leverage the use of digital media to support the company’s overall product and service strategy. Manage social
media, marketing campaigns, and day-to-day activities. Monitor, listen, and respond to users in a “Social” way.
• Maintain, plan, and manage the company’s various social media profiles. Design, create, and manage
promotions using Adobe Creative Suite and organize relevant content to reach the audience most likely to buy
from Cadillac.
• Design, create, and oversee promotions for social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
YouTube, and Google ad campaigns. Manage Facebook timeline, profile pictures, thumbnails, ads, twitter, and
landing pages.
• Lead and advocate for the Company in Social Media spaces, actively engaging in dialogues and answering
questions where appropriate. Monitor online ratings and respond accordingly in a timely manner.

Licensing and Contracting Internship, Global Atlantic Financial Group · Batesville, IN June 2016 – September 2016
• Demonstrated continuous improvement principles daily in all team processes to improve quality,
responsiveness, and cut-costs.
• Managed daily operations for Incoming Annuity Business, supporting team processes and other special projects.
• Participated in meetings with both internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Provided direct support to Licensing Managers, including triage of invention disclosures, conducting market
analyses on key inventions, assisting with market and business development, and negotiating agreements.
 Executive Administrative Assistant Internship, North American Properties Inc.· Cincinnati, OH April 2014 – August 2015
• Supported Tom Williams, Chairman of the Cincinnati Reds and CEO of North American Properties as well as Kevin Riley,
COO of North American Properties; assisted in the multi-regional Real Estate investment and development operation.
• Assisted departments with special projects, including distribution of information, data entry, filing, and research.
• Facilitated Board support including new process development and digitization efforts.
• Administered office support functions, including: scheduling, expense reporting, graphic design, filing, copying
composing business documents, gathering and compiling data, concurring a workload of multiple projects.
• Received, sent, and distributed faxes, emails, and telephone calls while meeting all deadlines of a busy executive.

On-Air Reporter / Daily Headlines Anchor, NewsLink Indiana · Muncie, IN August 2013 – February 2014
• Provided news reporting for daily public television and news program.
• Collected and analyzed facts surrounding newsworthy events through interview, investigation, or observation.
• Reported on stories for television, holding responsibility for the oversight of news content, including developing
columns, features, articles, and copyediting.
• Demonstrated communication through effectively articulating news stories, issues, and activities to a diverse
audience.
• Developed and maintained working relationships with key media across 12 statewide agencies.

Reporter / Producer / Assignment Editor, WSCH Eagle Country 99.3FM Radio · Lawrenceburg, IN June 2013 – August 2014
• Handled newscast, from planning and assigning coverage, producing, anchoring show, and online news articles.
• Developed, wrote, and edited multiple packages daily and reported live from planned events and breaking news.
• Provided outstanding leadership, reviewed and managed news; served as on-air personality for 5PM newscasts.
• Consistently demonstrated excellent follow-through and held responsibility for editorial and production direction
set forth by the News Director. Assisted in development, planning, and follow-up on lead stories.
• Developed and implemented detailed community communications and marketing programs to increase awareness
and understanding of public service initiatives, including mission, initiatives, and community impact.

Additional Experience
Accounts Receivable Specialist, Premiere Credit of North America · Indianapolis, IN May 2015 – August 2015
Ticket Sales and Event Concierge, Perfect North Slopes · Greendale, IN November 2010 – February 2014
Promotional Model & Voice Over Talent, Heyman Talent Agency · Cincinnati, OH June 2013 – October 2014
Store Impact Model, Abercrombie and Fitch · Florence, KY January 2012 – August 2013
Raceway Customer Service, Lawrenceburg Speedway · Lawrenceburg, IN 2010 – 2013
Telephone Sales and Service Agent, Gardens Alive · Greendale, IN 2011
Sole Proprietor, Mow-it-All · Lawrenceburg, IN 2008 – 2013

CERTIFICATES & TRAINING

QPR: Suicide Prevention · Safe Zone: LGBTQ+ Ally · Step Up: Bystander Intervention Trainer · Peer Support Provider · Notary Public

COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) · Microsoft Office 365 including administration · HTML · Google Apps · CRM

VOLUNTEER SERVICE
IPAS Board Member, I.N. Protection and Advocacy Services Commission · Indy, IN January 2019 — Present
Mental Illness Advisory Council—Chair, Indiana Disability Rights · Carmel, IN October 2018— Present
Spokesperson, National Alliance on Mental Illness SE Indiana · Lawrenceburg, IN August 2016 — Present
State Suicide Prevention Network Advisory Council, Mental Health America · Indy, IN August 2016 — Present
Commission on Improving the Status of Children, Department of Education · Indy, IN July 2018 — Present
Leadership Curriculum Developer, Boys and Girls Club · Muncie, IN June 2015 – February 2016
Chapter Founder and President, Active Minds – Ball State University · Muncie, IN June 2015 – March 2016