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Overview of Qualifications

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INTRODUCTION…


I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. After spending a year at California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, I realized that my passion and career aspirations lie in more creative, person-driven career paths. However, I do not regret spending a year devoted to learning and understanding the law -- it taught me to think, act and write in an entirely new way and contributes to some very practical and useful knowledge to apply to everyday life situations. At this time, I seek employment in the marketing - advertising - public relations arena. I have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and very strong interpersonal skills. I am collaborative, passionate, hard-working and determined to succeed.

FUTURE DREAM JOBS…

1.! Anchor, Commentator or Producer for ESPN.

2.! Chief Marketing Officer or CEO of a professional sports team.

3.! Product Designer for a major athletic apparel company.

4.! Chief Marketing Officer or Public Relations Executive for a major athletic company.

5.! Associate Athletic Director for marketing and sales at a BCS university.

6.! Advertising Sales Account Executive for the PGA.

WHAT I’LL DO…


I will do the jobs others will not. I will approach each assignment determined and with an open mind. I will treat all co-workers

with respect. I will work hard to not make mistakes. I will work nights and weekends. I will do anything, sacrifice anything for the

benefit of the company. I will start each day with a smile and end with one.

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SUMMARY

I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. After spending a year at California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, I realized that my passion and career aspirations lie in more creative, person-driven career paths. However, I do not regret spending a year devoted to learning and understanding the law -- it taught me to think, act and write in an entirely new way and contributes to some very practical and useful knowledge to apply to everyday life situations. At this time, I seek employment in the marketing - advertising - public relations arena. I have

excellent verbal and written communication skills, and very strong interpersonal skills. I am collaborative, passionate, hard-working and determined to succeed. EDUCATION I hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Journalism with a strategic communications emphasis. I am

very grateful that I was fortunate enough to attend the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at KU and make honor roll. Class was as challenging as it was fun. From an array of styles, each professor brought great insights into the fascinating industry of strategic message delivery. My experience in law school was

invaluable: I developed vital researching, writing and analytical skills. DEGREE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS - Lawrence, Kansas

B.S. DEGREE, concentration in Journalism and Mass Communication

FAVORITE Being with family, catching up with friends, a challenge, good food, laughing until it hurts, THINGS seeing others laugh until it hurts, a golf course in the early morning, fresh tracks skiing on the

mountain, the feeling of being in a place I have never before been, seeing someone you have

not seen for a long time, good music, a riveting conversation, a game that goes into overtime, art, creating art, the reassurance of faith, giving compliments, getting compliments, learning something new, being taught, teaching others, feeling success.

EXPERIENCE

2011 PRESIDENT FOR SPORTS

CALIFORNIA WESTERN ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS LAW SOCIETY - San Diego,

California A very popular organization which regularly attracts the best and brightest sports and

entertainment attorneys in San Diego to offer their talents to the aspiring members.

Executed procedural duties, attracted and corresponded with sports law related professionals. Organized events, meetings and a large symposium discussing the impact of law and social media in the entertainment and sports industries.

2006 – 2009 PRESIDENT

University of Kansas Sports Marketing Club – Lawrence, Kansas Top-ten largest extra-curricular organization at the university. Working hand-in-hand with the

University of Kansas Athletics Inc. to promote multi-million dollar sponsors.

Increased membership from under 50 to over 300 in 3 years as president and was re-elected twice. Worked directly with athletic department to promote key athletic events on nationally televised media such as ESPN, CBS, and ABC.

2007 - 2009 REGIONAL JUDGE

KANSAS SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION – Lawrence, Kansas A non-profit organization committed to excellence in journalism at all levels, since 1925, other

states have looked to it as the standard for such an organization.

Administered competitive writing sections, then evaluated each entry alongside distinguished faculty and alumni. Was the only student invited to judge advertising entries of participants alongside strategic communications professors.

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INTERNSHIPS 2008 INTERN -- KU FOOTBALL

IMG INTERNATIONAL - JAYHAWK SPORTS MARKETING - Lawrence, Kansas IMG holds the licensing rights to over 150 colleges and universities, 9 collegiate conferences, and the multimedia marketing rights to 22 major athletic universities and institutions.

Served as personal assistant to the GM for various ministerial tasks. Ensured all sponsorship signage was properly displayed as contracted at football games and events and aided the

producer engineer with live broadcasts in the media booth. 2008 WEB DESIGN ASSISTANT, CONTENT AUTHOR

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RELATIONS - Lawrence, Kansas KU’s central public relations office,which manages news, publications, photos, videos and web materials.

Designed Web pages and posted up-to-date material on the KU Website. Authored new

material for various KU online media including The Oread and Scene On Campus. 2008 INTERN FOR SALES AND MARKETING

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS FOOTBALL CLUB - NFL - Kansas City, Missouri As a founding member of the National Football League, the Chiefs are regarded as one of the

most storied franchises in the NFL. Valued just under one billion dollars, it is the most widely recognized brand in the Kansas City area.

Served directly under the Director of Sales and Marketing on various tasks, corresponding with major corporations to sell group ticketing packages and hospitality accommodations. Authored material to promote the construction of ‘The New Arrowhead Stadium’.

2007 INTERN FOR ESPN’S ‘COLLEGE GAMEDAY’

OCTAGON SPORTS MARKETING - Atlanta, Georgia A global sports and entertainment marketing powerhouse representing athletes, personalities

and major institutions. In 2008, it was awarded top sports agency by the Sports Business

Journal. Aided the celebrity broadcasters and analysts before, during and after production of the show

and issued credentials to title sponsor guests and helped manage the hospitality tent. 2007 INTERN FOR THE CHIEFS RADIO NETWORK

CUMULUS MEDIA, INC. - Mission, Kansas Cumulus is the second largest owner of AM and FM radio stations in the United States,

operating 570 stations in 150 markets.

Personally assisted Chiefs General Manager, players and coaches at weekly broadcasts and

represented the network at every home game at Arrowhead Stadium. VOLUNTEER WORK

2006 - 2007 VICE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS

SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY, ALPHA XI CHAPTER - Lawrence, Kansas

Founded in 1884, the Alpha Xi chapter is one of the oldest and largest at KU -- continually earning highest average GPA, philanthropic money raised and winning intramural sports. Authored various press releases to intended campus and city media about planned events and spoke to the university newspaper and local news outlets numerous times.

2006-2007 CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE

ADIDAS INTERNATIONAL - Lawrence, Kansas

As the second-largest sportswear manufacturer in the world, Adidas has become very

competitive in the licensing of various major athletic universities . Authored multiple news releases for intended media, represented company at an array of campus-wide events.

BIG PLAYS SO FAR…


Varsity Athlete…….State Finalist in Golf…….. Honor Roll Student every year of high school…… National Honor Society Member………Honor Roll at the University of Kansas….. 3.7 Journalism School

GPA… Determined………..President of KU Sports Marketing Club for 3 years…. Re-elected twice….Raised over $2,000 for needy in Lawrence ……… Was only student to judge alongside professionals for the Kansas Scholastic Press Association… Committed, always……. Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda Leadership…………

Society….and, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars…Driven….

…..Advertising Campaign Winner…..Intern for the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network…… personal assistant to Chiefs General Manager and players…Recommended to intern for Kansas City Chiefs Sales and

Marketing Office….Team Player….. Elected to micromanage premiere promotions events for the University of Kansas Athletics Department……. Provided assistance for the 2008 NCAA National Championship for college basketball…… as well as the 2009 BCS FedEx Orange Bowl Championship….. Big Brothers Big Sisters

Volunteer….. Compassionate….Worked for second-largest radio owner and operator…… As well as second-largest worldwide sports apparel company in the world….. A taste for the best………Was elected President for Sports in law school as a first-year student….. Attracted an NFL player and his agent to speak at an event…..

Engaging…..Invited to recruit a team to work for ESPN…. Personally assisted analysts and athletes for broadcast…. NOT GOING TO QUIT.


SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES…

CATEGORY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE

Mac OS & OSX Advanced) 4 Years Experience,

Microsoft Office Expert 6 Years Experience,

Adobe InDesign Intermediate 2 Years Experience,

Adobe

Dreamweaver CS5

Beginner <1 Years Experience

iMovie Intermediate <1 Years Experience

iPhoto Expert 1 Year Experience

Adobe Photoshop

Elements

Intermediate 1 Year Experience

Public speaking Expert 3-4 Years Experience

Multi Media

Writing

Expert 6 Years Experience

Spanish

Language

Advanced 9 Years Experience Yo soy de Nuevo México, un lugar que me encanta. Desde que era niño, he sido

influenciado por el multiculturalismo en el estado y el uso de la lengua española.

Yo siempre me he desafiado a aprender a hablarlo, escribirlo y entenderlo. Hoy

en día, me siguen tratando de hacerme más y más fluido. Porque creo que el

aprendizaje de un idioma nuevo es valioso en muchos aspectos.

VIDEOS THAT INSPIRE ME…


#1: Inspirational Sports Video

A contemplative, yet riveting montage of sports-related images and icons. It highlights the mental necessities to succeed. The main reason I love this video is that it goes far beyond sports -- it carries a bold message about life in general.

#2: Jimmy's 1993 ESPY Speech

This is perhaps my favorite speech of all time. I try

to listen to it often and be reminded of the fortune in my life. Having a family member currently battle Cancer and having lost close family and friends to the disease, it also resonates to me on a personal level.

#3: Motivational Video

"If you've never failed, you've never lived" -- I especially enjoy this video because it illustrates how anything is possible, if you keep trying. In life, I believe it is paramount to never let anyone tell you what you can or cannot do

#4: Rules for Success Steve Jobs outlines his rules to success -- which he believes lies in utter passion and love for what you do -- and I could not agree more.

#5: Speech Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday delivers an emotional, inspirational speech that equates life and the game of football as "a game of inches" and the answer to winning at either is the will to do it and to trust in your teammates or those around you.

HOW I LIKE TO SPEND MY TIME…


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CERTIFICATIONS…


St. John’s College Search and Rescue

State of New Mexico Aug 2003 - Apr 2005

Service Learning

University of Kansas Union Activities Board No expiration

THINGS I’VE CREATED…


"Santuario de San Miguel" A

color pencil sketch of the

famed oldest church in America -- the

San Miguel chapel in Santa

Fe, NM. - 2011.

"Firenze All'Alba" -- Acrylic on

canvas painting of a picture of

Florence Italy at dawn. -- 2005

“Obsession" -- Ball point pen

stipple interpretation of

renowned guitarist, Jimi Hendrix. --2006

REFERENCES…


Jason Booker

General Manager IMG -- Jayhawk Sports Marketing

785.312.7555

David Stefano

Director of Sales and Marketing Kansas City Chiefs Football Club-NFL

816.920.9400

Andrew Steinberg

Executive Vice President Sporting Kansas City (formerly KC Wizards) – MLS

913.387.3889

Scott Ehrlich

Professor of Law California Western School of Law

"Jake was a student of mine in Property I and II in 2010 and 2011. He made a very conscious effort to contribute to our vital discussions about various topics in class. His regular contributions were appreciated, well-articulated and thoughtful. Jake also made it a point to visit my office hours on a regular basis to discuss topics that he did not understand -- his effort to do this is perhaps why he raised his grade 11 percentage points between the 2 semesters."

Kerry Benson

Professor, University of Kansas

785.864.7632


Thank you for your time and interest.

Sincerely,

S. Jake Gibbs

THANK YOU…

Whether within the realm of marketing, advertising or public

relations, I believe my education, natural instinct and real-world

experience make me a very wise choice to tackle any assignment or meet any goal. I have an ability to

work with any type of person and I relish opportunity to prove myself and

add to my skill-set.

I have been very fortunate to learn

from some of the best and brightest in school and in the real-world,

especially in the sports world. I hope to continue to learn from great people.

The best way to create success for any organization is to mine for

synergy with your co-workers. With the intention of combining

the talents and tastes of a group, amazing results are possible if dedication, determination and

hard-work are implemented. With the right attitude, I truly believe

that anything is possible.

I I believe in constant learning and

the pursuit of success, both personally and for the benefit of a

group.


S. Jake !Gibbs!

Career

Overview of Qualifications PDF