JACOB KURT DITZLER

1319 Otter Creek Drive | Durand, Illinois 61024 | 815-315-2373 | jditzler96@gmail.com

EDUCATION & HONORS

University of Dubuque - Suma Cum Laude - Dubuque, Iowa Graduation: May 2018
Bachelor of Arts - Majors: Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Communication
GPA: 3.94/4.00
University of Dubuque Academic Dean’s List, Recipient (2014-2018)
Criminal Justice Student of the Year (2017-2018)

EXPERIENCE
Medina Manor Nursing Center – Internship - Durand, Illinois June-July 2017
 Provided new residents with informational packets to welcome to them to the facility
 Used information gathered in care plan meetings between residents, family members, facility staff, and
occasionally state guardians to improve resident care
 Assisted in compiling social history reports for current residents and how they have adapted to living within the
nursing facility
Rockford Police Department – Internship - Rockford, Illinois June-July 2016
 Planned and participated in a community outreach event for children of the Fairgrounds housing complex
 Contributed in setting up and running Rockford PD sponsored Block Parties for several neighborhoods
 Aided Rockford SWAT team demonstrations
University of Dubuque - Intramural Supervisor - Dubuque, Iowa August 2014-May 2018
 Promote intramural sports teams to student body
 Maintain the scoreboard and timer for intramural sports throughout the year
 Supervise over 500 students who participate in intramurals each semester

LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Memberships:
Alpha Chi, National College Honor Society
Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Association Honor Society

Justice Force — President - University of Dubuque August 2014-May 2018

 Serve as President and responsible for facilitating meetings
 Act as a liaison between members, University faculty, and police officers in the community
 Organize the yearly event calendar
Spartan Nation Liberation Foundation — Treasurer – University of Dubuque August 2017-May 2018
 Manage yearly budget and allocation request to Student Government Association
 Attended 2018 Iowa Human Trafficking Summit in Altoona, IA
Veteran’s Freedom Center — Volunteer — Dubuque, Iowa Spring 2018
 Aided in day-to-day operations of the Freedom Center
 Learned the struggles our veterans face everyday
Wendt Character Lecture – Volunteer - Dubuque, Iowa Spring 2018
 Introduce keynote speaker in front of 50 people and provide guest services at registration table
 Setup and run guest tables
Student Government Association – Representative - University of Dubuque April 2016-May 2017
 Represented the students of the University of Dubuque community by distributing resources and working to
improve campus policies
 Corresponded with other Student Government representatives with campus improvement projects
Durand Special Events – Volunteer - Durand, Illinois 2010-present
 Coordinate parade entries lineup and setup route directional signs for annual Durand 4 of July Parade
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Medina Manor Nursing Center – Volunteer - Durand, Illinois 2010-present

 Coordinate volunteers for resident events, such as family picnics and holiday luncheons
 Assist community members in annual trick-or-treating event