ABOUT
I am Jacob Pelkey
I am from Mattamiscontis, Maine
I hold a New Hampshire Marine Captains License <60
I love fishing, running, sailing, aquariums, and animals
I have taught Redcross certified swim lessons for five years
I study Marketing and Sustainability Studies at Messiah College
I am fully Redcross certified for lifeguarding, first aid, Water Safty Instructor, and AED
I have studied abroad in Kaikoura, New Zealand at the Creation Care Studies Program
ABOUT JACOB
Hi there. My name is Jacob and I want to connect with you and help you grow!
I always dream big, strive to work hard, and deeply care about the success of others.
My dreams growing up were constantly changing and I participated in all the little jobs I could to make money from my family members. I have always loved to make money, until it collided with my passion, creativity, and ambition.
At this point, I started creating Christmas wreaths and selling them as fast as my hands could finish them. At the time, I knew little about the power of the internet and quickly my little money making business turned into a much bigger business. I learned from the experience about business, marketing, and networking with people who began supporting my venture that is now known as J.P. Ink. Since then, it has been a powerful launching point that has influenced my future. I have always held strongly to the power of place
and family, which is why I am so proud to call Northern Maine my home. The lifestyle and values of the state have shaped me and taught me many valuable lessons. I can say with 100% certainty that I know not all lessons can be learned in a classroom!
Summers spent with my rod in the water and hands guiding the rudder of my sailboat are what motivated me to know that there is something amazing for everyone in the outdoors. I see a future where my passions and skill set collaborate together in order to help advance the economy and outlook of the Pine Tree State. People often cannot see the opportunity that is in front of them until it is right in the headlights, and I want to push ideas into focus.
Majoring in Marketing, I find it easy to seize new opportunities and untapped potential, but my creativity is what will enable me to see from a new angle and overcome obstacles.
It is hard to imagine a perfect future, but I know what it feels like to experience perfection. That is why I would like to help promote Maine businesses to eco-tourism markets and the opportunities that advance the brand of Maine image and lifestyle.
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Certification and Skills
As of May 2016, I hold a B.S. in Marketing with a minor in Sustainability Studies. I am also Inbound Certified through HubSpot Academy and am working on other digital media certifications such as HoodSuite and Google Partners.
I have been certified as a RedCross Lifeguard since 2010 and have since obtained a New Hampshire State Marine Captains License <60 and am up to date on my First aid, AED, CPR, and Water Safty Instructor certifications.
During my internship experience, I developed my marketing skill set and used programs such as Office Suite, Constant Contact, Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, Wix, WordPress, Flyer Mail, PhotoShop and other online business tools to grow businesses.
I am a hard worker that strives to achieve goals and beat standards. I am self-aware and my strengths are adaptability, discerning, consistency, restorative, harmony, and my personality aligns most closely with an INFP.
Interest
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Snowboarding and skiing
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Fishing and spending time on the water
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Running
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Aquariums and pets (my first dog's name will be Steve)
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Hiking and climbing
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Botany and plant propagation
Achievement and Goals
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Interned at Innovate for Maine, Blackstone Investment Group
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Best webdesign project from the Messiah College Department of Business
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Elected Messiah College Homecoming Court 2015
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Maine State Champion, Men's 4x400m relay
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Finished The Harrisburg Half Marathon in 1 Hour and 38 minutes
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Hold high school track records for the Men's 4x400m and
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4x800m relays
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Elected Vice President of Clubs and Organizations
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Graduated Messiah College with a degree in Marketing and Sustainability Studies
Life Experiences
I had the privilege of studying abroad at the Creation Care Study Program in Kaikoura, Zealand. During my time there, I grew in my appreciation for creation and gained skills for my Sustainability Studies minor. I enjoyed participating in community while summiting mountaintops and swimming with Dusky Dolfin pods.
Studying at Messiah College, I was involved not only with intramurals and campus life, but also The Marketing Club, Harrisburg Economic Empowerment Program, The Oaks Museum of Natural History, and Student Government.
I worked as Swim Director for a camp on Lake Winnipesaukee!
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