1. Jeffrey A. Jacobs
813-777-7986  Jeffrey30116@gmail.com
Permanent Address:
1202 Lake Valrico Circle, Valrico, FL 33594
Summary
Accomplished guest educator with over six years of experience in customer service, public outreach, and
interpersonal communication. Knowledgeable in marketing and promoting. Completed training in leadership,
academic, and project management skills.
Education
Studied Integrated Animal Biology
Minor study in General Business Administration
University of South Florida – Tampa, FL. (813) 974-2011
GPA: 3.86
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Minor in General Business Administration
Stetson University – DeLand, FL. (386)-822-7000
Work Experience
Veterinary Assistant, DeLand, FL March 2016 – Current.
Spring Oaks Animal Care Center
 Treating and caring for a variety of pets, such as administering medications, physical rehabilitation,
preliminary diagnoses, and monitoring well-being.
 Following instructions given by doctors with efficiency and accuracy.
 Discerning pet’s overall well-being and determining if issues are present and what those aliments might
involve.
Administrative Assistant. Plant city, FL November 2015 – February 2016.
Happy Pets Inn
 Conducting any and all administrative tasks throughout the day.
 Overseeing the care and well-being of different animals.
 Conversing with clients regularly and maintaining positive relationships.
 Providing general care for dogs and cats such as nail trims, baths, ears cleaned, teeth brushed, and more.
Birthday Party Coordinator. Tampa, FL August 2011 – November 2015.
The Florida Aquarium, Education
 Directing and educating guests of all ages.
 Managing and training other staff members on proper animal handling and standard operating procedures.
 Association of Zoos & Aquariums certified in animal handlings consisting of small reptiles, mammals, and
amphibians.
 Presenting interactions in front of hundreds of guests and using knowledge and experience to answer many
marine science related questions.
Event Educator. Tampa, FL April 2013 – November 2015.
The Florida Aquarium, Event Planning
 Administering the Aquarium’s touch tanks during events such as weddings, birthday parties, and any other
event.
 Greeting guests and directing them as needed.
 Maintaining the safety of the animals within the exhibit.

2.  Educating guests on many animals included but not limited to: elasmobranches, teleosts, cnidarians,
echinoderms, and horseshoe crabs.
Campus Recreation Summer Camp Instructor. St. Petersburg, FL May 2015 – August 2015
University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Campus Recreation
 Instructing students in a power boating course and providing them with the skills to obtain their certification.
 Demonstrating competent power boating skills and procedures.
 Creating a fun and thrilling experience for the students.
 Demonstrating knowledge of a variety of water sports, skills, and rescue techniques.
Resident Assistant. Tampa, FL August 2013 – May 2015
University of South Florida, Housing and Residential Education
 Illustrating essential leadership qualities in residential life at the University of South Florida.
 Upholding the role as a Community Developer, Resource & Educator, Facility Manager, Policy Enforcer,
Emergency Responder, and Administrator.
 Demonstrating teamwork by working closely with fellow RAs to create an interconnected community.
 Overseeing hundreds of residents and encouraged their growth within the University.
Activities
 Care Animal Hospital: ~100 hours in animal clinic experience May 2015 – August 2015
 Florida Delegate to Washington D.C.
National Student Summit on the Ocean and Coasts, February 2011.
 Florida Aquarium: 195 volunteer hours / guest education. May 2010 – August 2010
 American Cancer Society, Relay for Life: 3 years. May 2010, May 2011, May 2012
Skills
 Safe Powerboat Handling – The University of South Florida: Waterfront Completed June 2015
 Residential and Leadership Training – The University of South Florida August 2013 – May 2015
 CPR/AED; Responding to Emergencies; First Aid – American Red Cross Expires: 06/2017
 SCUBA certified: Open-Water – NAUI Completed: July 2008
 Veterinarian Assistant: 2 years in Hillsborough County. August 2010 – May 2012
References
 Lacie Swan – Education Coordinator: The Florida Aquarium LSwan@flaquarium.org
 Brandon Mullins – Community Programs Coordinator: The Florida Aquarium BMullins@flaquarium.org
 Tristin Ware – Senior Education Manage: The Florida Aquarium TWare@flaquarium.org
 Ericka Roland – Resident Life Coordinator: USF Housing and Residential Education Eroland@usf.edu
 Dr. Philip Motta – Professor of Biology Department of Integrative Biology Motta@usf.edu
 Zachery Oppenheim – Assistant Director Student Life and Engagement:
USFSP Campus Recreation zpo@USFSP.edu