Jacob Gers

Jacob Gers

Artistic & Managing Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    College Student & Entertainment Technology Specialist

  • Education

    • Philip J Weaver Ed Center

      2020 - 2024
      Diploma of Education Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
    • University of Cincinnati

      2024 - 2028
      Bachelors of Fine Arts Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Freshman

      Activities and Societies: Proud member of Cincinnati Hillel, Ohio Students for Israel, & Bearcats for Israel. Former Chair of Content Creation for Ohio Students for Israel.

  • Experience

    • Ghostlight Studios

      Oct 2021 - now
      Artistic & Managing Director

      I'm the founder and Artistic/Managing Director of Ghostlight Studios, a teen-run entertainment studio. I manage all creative, business, and administrative aspects of the business.

    • Temple Emanuel

      Jan 2022 - Jun 2024
      Audio Visual Specialist

      Operate the Temple's audio/visual system for weekly live streams, mix audio in-person and online, control a PTZ camera, create graphic assets when necessary, set up and strike for special events, plan technical systems for special events.

    • The Well•Spring Group

      Jul 2022 - now
      Events Team Member

      Perform a wide variety of tasks with the goal of creating a positive environment for consumers of our work. Tasks include; lighting & sound operation, stage management, house management, event set up and strike, and more.

    • Tamarack Camps

      Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
      Theatre Arts Specialist

      - Collaborate with staff members from a number of countries around the world to instruct Campers on introductory acting exercises.- Collaborate with fellow Theatre Specialists, as well as Art, Music, and Dance Specialists to produce two one-act children's musicals.- Work with a primarily Israeli music team to load in, mix, and strike weekly performances.- Work with audio and video equipment to facilitate concerts, movie screenings, and special event PA systems.- Work with a staff of my peers to provide a warm, caring environment for children between 7 and 15 years old where they can explore, and learn to be independent while still having a safety net of supportive counselors.- Lead campers in special activities such as; kickball, capture the flag, karaoke, trivia, and more. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design

      Adobe
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Q-SYS Level One

      QSC
      Apr 2024
    • Dante Certification Level 3

      Audinate
      Mar 2024
    • Dante Certification Level 1

      Audinate
      Feb 2024
    • Dante Certification Level 2

      Audinate
      Feb 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jacob Gers
      National Honors Society Student National Honors Society Nov 2022 I was inducted to the Weaver Academy chapter of the National Honors Society, an exclusive society of academics.
    • Awarded to Jacob Gers
      International Thespian Society Member International Thespian Society May 2021