Jacob Robert Van Winkle

Experience

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  Tower Enterprises

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2018

  Project Manager

  Responsibilities included project estimation, specifying mechanical systems, vendor management, and leading a team of 20 technicians. Coordinated with the engineers, superintendents, vendors and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Monitored each project from initiation through completion, to include material ordering, job cost tracking, and general logistics.

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  ZIRX

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Operations Manager

  Provided procurement services, transport and logistics, and state compliance. Operations liaison with internal offices to improve and streamline operations. Educated employees on policies and local laws. Managed event operations, and performed internal meetings to navigate the procurement process, compliance and expectations.

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  New York City Council

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Community Liaison Officer
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  The Democratic Coalition

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Media Communications Specialist
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  Synergy Water Solutions

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Project Manager

  Conducted field audits to review NYS and NYC compliance of mandates and Department of Environmental Conservation laws. Ensured the company standards for safety instrumentation and the operations of bulk chemical storage assets. Performed monthly water tests and executed 90-day cooling tower inspections. Identified operational issues and built mechanical and chemical contracts/proposals. Developed a preventative maintenance program and trained operators on troubleshooting techniques to resolve problems independently. Show less

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  Shipt

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Operations Manager
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  Suraj Patel for US Congress

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Field Manager

  Managed a team of 100+ field organizers, volunteers, and interns, as well as three borough field offices. Recruited, trained, and managed interns and volunteers in direct voter contact efforts for GOTV. Used VAN, fundraising tools, and text and phone banking tools.

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  Who's Cookin' Productions

  Jan 2021 - now

  Creative Director and Producer

  Experienced producer who oversaw all aspects from pre-production to post-production in film and music industries. Managed budgets, negotiated contracts, and coordinated with various departments to ensure timely delivery of music production and film production. Demonstrated proficiency in liaising between the production team and key stakeholders, maintained clear communication channels, and effectively managed unexpected challenges. Remained committed to fostering an environment that promoted creativity, collaboration, and the achievement of production goals. Show less

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  NYOFF

  Jan 2022 - now

  Board President and Festival Director

  As President of the Board and Director of the Festival, I spearhead strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational execution to showcase independent and emerging filmmakers. I oversee critical processes from jury selection and nomination committee formulation to event coordination, ensuring the festival's success. My role demands meticulous organizational skills, a keen eye for cinematic trends, and the ability to foster a diverse, collaborative community, driving NYOFF's mission to champion innovative storytelling and support local artists. Show less

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  Tribeca

  May 2024 - now

  Film Media Traffic Logistics & Technical Coordinator