JACKSON HELMS
Lake Forest
Summary
Accomplished student with extensive background in visual media and customer relations, supported by strong oral and written skills. Large breadth of experience connecting with customers of various ages, with long term career goals of connecting and teaching students in diverse environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private & Public After School Tutor
Grow Your World
10.2025 - Current
- Volunteer tutor for students after school hours through the Grow Your World program, teaching students Math, Science, History and English. Also teaching English as a second language privately to other students.
Busser
Eddie Merlots / Del Rio / The Vault
01.2022 - Current
- Worked on the floor of various restaurants as a busser, adapting to various levels of formality and customer activity, cleaning and maintaining restaurants.
Retail Associate
Nordstrom Rack
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped guests with questions on the floor, as well as restocking items.
Photography Assistant
Christ School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed media output for Christ School magazine and photographed school events. Created and edited photos and media for social media as well as school promotion.
Basketball Videography Manager
Christ School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed media output for Christ School basketball team, including social media, creating hype videos for the team as well as on a commission basis.
Superman/Batman Ride Operator
Six Flags Great America
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated rides as part of a team, entertaining and supporting customers as well as dealing with customer relations issues.
Volunteer + Camp Counselor
Wildlife Discovery Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked with exotic animals, helped clean their enclosures, and presented animals to visitors while explaining unique features. Managed large groups of children, teaching as well as managing activities.
Education
High School -
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, ILHigh School - undefined
Christ School
Asheville, NC01.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA06-2026
Skills
- Visual Effects, Unreal Engine, Motion Media, Coding, Film Editing, Cinematography, and Photography
Websites
Certification
- TEFL Certified (In progress)
- Python Certified
- Adobe Photoshop Certified
- Adobe After Effects Certified
LEADERSHIP
- Leadership Award for Lake Forest High School Volleyball
- Head of Student Film Department at Christ School
Timeline
Private & Public After School Tutor
Grow Your World
10.2025 - Current
Retail Associate
Nordstrom Rack
06.2022 - 08.2022
Busser
Eddie Merlots / Del Rio / The Vault
01.2022 - Current
Superman/Batman Ride Operator
Six Flags Great America
06.2021 - 08.2021
Photography Assistant
Christ School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Basketball Videography Manager
Christ School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer + Camp Counselor
Wildlife Discovery Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
High School - undefined
Christ School
High School -
Lake Forest High School
Bachelor of Science -
Savannah College of Art And Design