Jon Jacob

Jon Jacob

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Making life better

  • Education

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa

      1997 - 1998
      Selected Studies Program International Relations and Affairs
    • Gunn High School

      1994 - 1997
      High School Diploma
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      1998 - 2001
      BA Journalism & Mass Communications, History

      Activities and Societies: Disc Jockey on WXYC, Best Undergraduate Paper in the Nation: Blacks in the Diaspora Student Academic Conference, April 2000 •School of Journalism and Mass Communication•Bachelor of Arts; May 2001; Electronic CommunicationRelevant Courses:News Writing- rigorous grammar and style instruction, structuring informationVideography- NPPA shooting and editing techniques Advanced Web Page DesignMedical Reporting for Electronic Media- produced documentary for UNC-TV (PBS)Advanced News Writing and Videography

  • Experience

    • KGNS+

      Aug 2001 - May 2002
      Producer

      Producer/Assignment Editor - Pro 8 News at 5, 6 and 10 pmProducer of market’s most watched news programs, created Laredo’s 1st AM newscastResponsibilities: writing, structuring and timing newscasts, creating and operating CGs, coverage decisions, reporter/photographer assignments, translating Spanish copy

    • Saturn

      Aug 2002 - Oct 2003
      Salesperson

      Incoming Spanish & English salesSold an average of 30 vehicles per month, salary & per vehicle commission

    • Dow Jones

      Nov 2003 - Jul 2009
      Sales Executive - Databases, Publications & Directories

      Account Development Executive – Private Equity Funds, Hedge Funds, Limited Partners• Sold $1.04M 1/1-6/30/09 261 transactions• Sold $1.94M in 2008, $595k new revenue, $1.33M renewals, 546 transactions• Sold $1.2 M in 2007, 137% of sales target, won 1st ever President’s Club award

    • Blue Ridge Energy

      Nov 2010 - now

      11 MW Brighter Future Solar Utility Scale facility for peak demand reductionConstructed and fully subscribed five 100 kW community solar gardensInstalled first 3 DC Fast Charging Stations in service territory plus five Level 2 stations in Blowing Rock, West Jefferson (2), Lenoir & SpartaPiloted community solar for low income members with NC DEQ and local WAP agencies targeting savings of $360/year per participating household"Beat the Peak" demand reduction program with alert notifications, Nest Rush Hour Rewards, AC/water heater load control and CVRFAA Part 107 commercially licensed drone pilotVideo production & editing Show less

      • Energy Solutions Manager

        Sept 2015 - now
      • Team Leader Consumer Accounting

        May 2014 - Sept 2015
      • Consumer Accountant - Capital Credits

        Jan 2013 - May 2014
      • Bilingual (English/Spanish) Customer Service

        Nov 2010 - Jan 2013
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

      Federal Aviation Administration
    • Notary Public

      North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State
      Jul 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Secretary of the Board of Directors

      Issued by North Carolina Building Performance Association on Dec 2016
      North Carolina Building Performance AssociationAssociated with Jon Jacob
    • Coach

      Issued by YMCA of Catawba Valley Soccer Club (YCVSC) on Mar 2024
      YMCA of Catawba Valley Soccer Club (YCVSC)Associated with Jon Jacob