Jacob Chu
About Me
My name is Jacob Chu and I am a Purdue University senior working towards a B.A. in Communication with concentrations in Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Media and Mass Communication, and minors in Creative Writing and Management. My academic experience has been well complemented by practical exposure in communication, public relations and marketing. My experience in the multifaceted field of communication has turned into a passion for learning and collaboration. I recently finished my work as a Multimedia Marketing and Communication Intern at Vaisala, where through their Giant Leap program I was my own project manager, creating video segments for sales enablement and other marketing needs. Currently, I am interning at the Center for
C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement at Purdue University as a C-SPAN Marketing and Publicity Intern. As a student at Purdue I am part of the Safety and Risk Management Authority and the Kappa Sigma fraternity, where I have held various leadership roles including Risk Management Chair.
Skills
Effective Communicator
I excel as an effective communicator, with strong verbal and written communication skills that have been honed through diverse roles in PR, marketing and multimedia production. My experience working on a team and conveying messages clearly and persuasively ensures consistency in communication efforts.
Leadership
I have demonstrated significant leadership capabilities in my role as Risk Management Chair for Kappa Sigma where I oversaw safety protocols and directed educational programs. My experience in the workforce pushed my leadership abilities to proactively approach managing and guiding my project outcomes in internships.
Adaptability
By working through diverse experiences across varying countries and industries I have been able to adapt and transition from different positions. I have shown confidence in new environments and handled time management effectively while working an internship, part time job and leadership role.
Adobe CC
My proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including tools such as Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro and After Effects makes me versatile in different roles. My multimedia content creation and graphic design experience spans several roles where I utilized these tools to produce engaging marketing materials and digital assets.
