About Me
My name is Jacob Bolling, but I go by Jake. Recently, I transferred from Fordham University in the Bronx to the University of Miami in Coral Gables. I initially embarked on my college journey as a finance major, but after gaining valuable experience during my internship with Campus Protein, I grew to realize my passion lies more with advertising. It hasn’t been easy, but I always remember my dad’s wise words: “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Ultimately, that’s the spirit that inspired my leap from New York to Florida. And so far, it’s going pretty well.
Contact
jakebolling.com
jxb1580@miami.edu
516.578.4531
Education
Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business | August ‘18 - December ‘19
B.S. in Finance
Gabelli School of Business Consulting Cup Challenge Fall 2019
Semi-Finalist
Member of a six-person interdisciplinary team performing an industry analysis of Macy’s Inc.
Developed a thorough financial, operational, and strategic analysis of Macy’s Inc.
Identified an operational issue and created a solution to contribute to shareholder value.
Conducted market research and SWOT analysis to identify corporate opportunity.
University of Miami, School of Communication | January ‘20 - May ‘22
B.S.C. in Advertising (Creative Track)
4.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA
University of Miami AdGroup
Member
Attended tours of Miami-based advertising agencies
Participated in seminars given by guest-speakers at the UM School of Communication
Experience
Campus Protein
Social Media Intern | March ‘19 - July ‘19
Produced product photos, apparel designs, graphics, and social media content using extensive design knowledge and Adobe Suite expertise to expand product lines and top-line revenue
Designed a multi-segmented Facebook and Instagram ad campaign utilizing A/B testing to increase the ROI of sluggish product promotions
Jesulit Apparel
Instagram Page and Online Apparel Store | September ‘18 - December ‘19
Launched @JesulitUniversity, an Instagram page targeting the Fordham University community, with my understanding of management and marketing and built an audience of 5300+ future, current, and former students
Designed a no-overhead business model by researching local apparel businesses and t-shirt production techniques to produce and sell apparel at 80% margins
Built Jesulit.com on a free WordPress site and processed payments through Cognito forms to generate thousands of dollars in revenue with no website-related fixed costs
Persuaded Pugsley Pizza to sponsor a 2-day Valentine’s Day fundraiser, which sold 30+ cards ranging from $5-10, and netted $255 for the B+ Foundation
Capitalized on my local influence using leadership and PR skills to lobby for change on major community issues and appear in campus newspapers and podcasts
Became a voice for the Fordham Community, which translated to valuable skills in management, public relations, social media growth and leadership
Engineers Country Club
Golf Caddy | Summer ‘19
Caddied “putters” rounds in groups of four
Helped organize outings and tournament events for the Club
Advised members on new golf techniques to lower their scores
Myprotein USA
Freelance Writer and Brand Representative | May ‘16 - Present
Consulted with Myprotein to develop research-intensive articles on health-related topics
Developed personal relationships with customers to earn 85+ referrals
BuyAirChairs.com
Summer Business | Summer ‘17
Learned web design and branding to create an online presence that converted to e-commerce sales
Implemented techniques from sales books, such as SPIN Selling by Neil Rackham, to convert onlooking beach-goers to happy customers
Skills
Management
Brand Identity
Creative Writing
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Instagram Growth
Public Relations
Tools
Office Suite
Photoshop
InDesign
Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro X
JavaScript
WordPress
