Thomas Jacobson
Chicago,IL
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Entertainer
Charlies Chicago
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with other departments in facility to promote teamwork and heighten service quality.
- Receive coaching to refine skills and abilities.
- Manage stage crew to deliver smooth, successful performances.
- Network with industry professionals to build contacts and maintain steady stream of work.
- Communicate with guests clearly and with good humor to encourage laughter and excitement.
Professional Dance Company Member
Thodos Dance Chicago/The Big Muddy Dance Company/Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre
09.2015 - 05.2022
- Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound through movement.
- Collaborate with choreographers to create and refine dance pieces.
- Attend daily class/rehearsals led by the artistic director or attending guest choreographer.
- Create and direct dance pieces for the company to perform.
Bartender/Server
Scarlett’s Wine Bar
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Prepare and serve drinks/cocktails for guests.
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
- Serve wine and bottled or draft beer.
- Balance cash receipts.
- Providing insight into the menu, taking orders, and serving guests.
Bartender/Server
Scape American Bistro
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Provide excellent customer service while taking customer orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolve customer complaints with patience and professionalism.
- Process both cash and credit transactions while using POS Software.
- Retain menu knowledge and be able to answer questions regarding ingredients, allergies, food origins, and drink options.
Sales Associate
Gap
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Creates a positive, welcoming experience for customers.
- Demonstrates a customer-first mindset while working in the store.
- Educates customers on our product, offers, promotions.
- Maintains the store to meet brand standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05.2015
Skills
- Strong visual-spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination for accurate imaging
- Discipline, precision, and focus developed through years of performance training
- Adaptability and quick learning of complex movements, systems, and techniques
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and focused in high-pressure situations
- Exceptional nonverbal and verbal communication skills
- Collaboration and teamwork experience with diverse groups of professionals
- Strong memorization and pattern recognition for anatomy and scanning protocols
- Physical stamina, posture control, and ergonomic awareness to support scanning duties
- Time management and self-motivation
Timeline
Entertainer
Charlies Chicago
08.2022 - Current
Bartender/Server
Scarlett’s Wine Bar
03.2019 - 09.2020
Bartender/Server
Scape American Bistro
08.2017 - 03.2019
Professional Dance Company Member
Thodos Dance Chicago/The Big Muddy Dance Company/Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre
09.2015 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Gap
09.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point