Jacob Schwarzinger
Content creator. Idea generator. Technology enthusiast.
Leader in the global fight against cheese.
About
Education
Winona State University, 2008-2012
Bachelors of Arts
Mass Communictions Major with Broadcasting emphasis,
Computer Science Minor
Points of Pride
 Eagle Scout with gold, silver and bronze palms |
 UD LGBT Ally |
Software Proficiency
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Premier
- Adobe Final Cut
- Apple iWork
- Microsoft Office
- OpenText
- HTML/CSS
- Wordpress
Operating System Experience
OS X
Windows
Ubuntu
Chrome
Memberships & Conferences
Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I)
Member 2012-2014
Business Operations Conference, 2013
American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Member 2013-2014
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
District II Annual Conference, 2013
Work
Communications Specialist,
Residence Life & Housing
University of Delaware, Newark, Del.
2012-Present
• Collaborated with the University of Delaware Office of
Communications and Marketing, and Information Technologies
to redesign departmental website
• Populated redesigned departmental website with new content and copy; worked with coworkers to create all new web copy
• Visually merged two departments (Office of Residence Life and Housing Assignment Services) by creating one unified website
and brand
• Develop webpages and print materials designed to inform and engage students and their families
• Make proposals for website enhancements
• Create promotional materials for annual recruitment conferences
• Develop web bios of staff to connect the campus community, students, and parents with the appropriate staff member for needs and opportunities
• Oversee departmental social media efforts
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff on numerous
projects and committees
• Chair of University of Delaware Residence Life & Housing
Marketing Committee
• Serve on the University of Delaware: Sustainability Taskforce,
Sustainability Taskforce Marketing Committee, Residence Life & Housing Sustainability Implementation Team, Earth Week
Committee, Division of Student Life Assessment Committee,
and Division of Student Life Newsletter Committee
• Serve as the primary photographer and videographer
• Coordinate with the Office of Communications and Marketing
to develop press releases
• Oversee budget of over $12,000
• Manage student worker who aids with graphic design
Web Content Developer,
Web Communications Winona State University, Winona, Minn.
2009-2012
• Wrote, edited and managed timely content for the WSU website and WSU social media, (Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and Wordpress), for a diverse internal and external audience
• Produced, designed, edited featured videos, photos, graphics, and copy that supported brand identity
• Created and managed WSU’s social media (WSU’s Flicker group, YouTube channel, and Facebook)
• Provided web and video one-on-one support and training to the campus community
• Created how-to resources using written instructions, video and online interactive tutorials
• Proofed and published content to the WSU website using both the Open Text content management system and HTML coding
• Responded to the needs of departments by creating innovative dynamic forms to assist with website building
Internal branding and marketing campaigns
Information Officer,
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Saint Paul, Minn.
2011
• Updated existing, and created new public webpages
• Promoted events through photography and videography on the DNR website and social media