01 EXPERIENCE
WORKPLACE | UNIVERSITY
December 2017 - Present
Small Business Solution Development (SBSD)
FOUNDER
I founded a website design company that specializes in designing simple, aesthetically pleasing websites for small businesses in South Dakota.
January 2018 - Present
USD INNOVATION NETWORK
CHARTER MEMBER
I am working with USD faculty to start an interdisciplinary accelerator program that connects STEM, CS, etc. with business minds, ultimately turning ideas into startup businesses.
Summer & Winter Breaks 2013 – Present
JEROME BEVERAGE INC.
January 2016 - Present
STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
COFOUNDER & EXTERNAL VP
I am a founding member of the student organization that fosters campus-wide appreciation for USD and engages alumni speakers to share their time and talents with the current student body, all while rekindling their own connection with USD. We are currently forming a strategic partnership with the USD Alumni Foundation.
MANAGERIAL ASSOCIATE
I have assisted management with a variety of tasks throughout my time with Jerome Beverage, consistently demonstrating my physical work-ethic and business aptitude. These prove complimentary as I aid in both the consumer-facing and business-facing operations of Jerome Beverage.
Summer 2017
SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION
INTERN
I was accountable for developing and implementing a strategic plan focused on increasing workplace donations from the 10,000 Sanford Health employees and employees of numerous corporate partners.
Furthermore, I coordinated philanthropic events, partnering with ACE Hardware in support of Children's Miracle Network.
May 2015 - August 2016
JEROME BEVERAGE INC.
MARKETING COORDINATOR
I assisted with all areas of the company's marketing, including: brand management, campaign development, and graphic design consulting.
November 2016 - January 2018
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
PRESIDENT
I was elected to lead 70 young men, oversee 13 subordinate officers, and aid the progress of our 101-year-old chapter. Only a sophomore, I was a uniquely young president, prompting me to navigate the fraternity's conventional systems in unconventional ways. I applied my Midwest work ethic and aptitude for entrepreneurship to foster change that will long outlast my membership.
October 2015 - January 2017
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
EXTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT
I was elected to coordinate community engagement events and work with local charitable organizations while serving as a fraternity ambassador to the Vermillion, SD community.
December 2017 - Present
South Dakota Biotech i6 Challenge Grant
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMERCIALIZATION MANAGER
I'm Helping Develop Early-Stage Biotech Ventures, Commercialize Novel Research & Advance Regional Innovation
January 2018 - Present
BEACOM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
DEAN'S AMBASSADOR
I was chosen to serve as an advisor to the Dean & ambassador for the Beacom School of Business.
02 Abilities
RATING MY KNOWLEGE LEVEL.
Business Consulting
60%
Productivity
90%
Market Research
75%
Management & Leadership
60%
Critical Thinking
90%
Grant Writing
50%
WIX Web Design
75%
Wordpress
30%
Market Opportunity Analysis
70%
Fitness & Nutrition
90%
Strategic Planning
90%
Business Development
80%
Financial Modeling
50%
Project Management
75%
Angel Investing & Venture Capital
60%
Microsoft Office
75%
Adobe Photoshop
60%
Adobe Illustrator
45%
Adobe Premier Pro
35%
Google Analytics
55%
SKILLS I PLAN TO DEVELOP
Data Analytics
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Email Marketing
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Biomedical Engineering
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Social Media Marketing
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SaaS Startup Development
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Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
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CERTIFICATIONS
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July 2019
I'M
Jace
Jerome.
Student | Entrepreneur | & So Much More
JJ
I am a student, entrepreneur, web designer, learning enthusiast, and so much more - jack of all trades and master of some - but not as many as I would like to be! To say the least, I am passionate about learning - intrigued by not only the acquisition of knowlege but the process by which new information is efficiently processed and effectively applied. However esoteric my curiosities may be, the applicable commonality can - more often than not - be traced back to business. I thrive in a competitive, work-ethic driven environment, and I am pursuing the foundational skills, experiences, creativity, and network to take action on my bold aspirations. Whatever your reason for visiting my sight – enjoy, learn a bit about me; and, hopefully, learn a thing or two beyond the ‘about me’ section of my website.
03 Conferences
MY EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION.
COLLEGIATE ENTREPRENEURS GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Nov 2018
TECHCRUNCH DISRUPT CONFERENCE
TechCrunch
Sep 2018
MIDWEST ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Apr 2018
PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
FRATERNITY INC.
Jan 2017
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
FRATERNITY INC.
Aug 2016
56TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
LEADERSHAPE INSTITUTE
6 DAY INTENSIVE
Leadershape Inc.
Aug 2017
SBIR COMMERCIALIZATION WORKSHOP
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting LLC
Jul 2020
BIO WORLD CONGRESS 2019
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Jul 2019
SBIR ROADSHOW
2019
U.S. Small Business Administration
May 2019
04 PORTFOLIO
MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE >
05 Resources
FAVORITE BOOKS, PODCASTS, & LEARNING TOOLS.
CONTACT ME
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