Niagara College broadcasting: radio, television & film



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Kristen Jacobson

I Education/Awards i
Niagara College BROADCASTING: RADIO, TELEVISION & FILM Sept. 2006- Apr. 2009

Received Diploma

  • Graduated with an overall 96% as a National Scholar on the Dean’s Honor Role



AWARDS RECEIVED - Garfield Weston Merit $50,000 National Scholarship 2007-2009

- Niagara College Scholar 2006-2009

- President’s Honour Role Award 2006-2009

- Graffiti Award for Best Second Year Television Feature 2008-2009

- International Education Depart. Ambassador Scholarship 2007-2008

- Niagara College Entrance Scholarship 2006-2009



- Zonta Club of Niagara Falls Scholarship 2006-2007

Niagara College GENERAL ARTS & SCIENCE Sept. 2005- Apr. 2006 Received Certificate

  1. Graduated with a 91% overall average earning the highest grade in the program


AWARDS RECEIVED - President’s Honor Role Award and Award of Excellence 2005-2006

North Park Secondary HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 2000- June 2004

Received High School Diploma (OSSD)



I History of Employment i
MTV Canada FREELANCE TVA Sept. 2009 – Present

QP7 Event Productions DJ Dec. 2008- Present

  • DJ at large events and weddings

Gap Adventures GROUPS AND CUSTOM ADVENTURE SPECIALIST Dec 2009 – May 2010

  • Manage and create from scratch adventure trips of a lifetime for travelers from all parts of the world

  • Manage all areas of travel planning

  • Manager of the Groups and Custom Travel blog for www.gapadventures.com

Music Without Boundaries HOST/PRODUCER Sept. 2009 – Jan. 2010

  • Host, producer and editor for promotional videos for campaign called Music Without Boundaries


Insight Productions TALENT WRANGLER Sept. 2009

  • Wrangler for Tom Cochrane and band for Canada’s Walk of Fame, making sure they were brought to specific locations at specific times


CTV/Canadian Music Week STUDIO RUNNER Mar. 2009 – Mar. 2012

  1. Assistant to the Floor Director for CHUM Radio Fanfest at the Masonic Temple

  2. Helped cue artists backstage, set up floor and run necessary errands throughout the day



Poverty in Peru HOST/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/CAMERA/EDITOR Aug. 2007

  1. Wrote, produced, directed, hosted and filmed a documentary in Peru

  2. Aimed at high school, college and university students who are interested in international development


World Poker Tour HOLE CARD P.A. Oct. 2008

  1. Worked in high security room monitoring table cameras and recording players hand before it was played

  2. Received and recorded contact information of each player for security purposes



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Niagara College STUDENT AMBASSADOR/SECRETARY Sept. 2005- Jan. 2009

  1. Provide administrative and secretarial support to the college

  2. Arrange and schedule meetings between consultants and students

  3. Maintain and update student accounts using PeopleSoft, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  4. In charge of filing student records, entering confidential student information into database and posting jobs using workopoliscampus.com for students and graduates

  5. Helped people look for jobs, co-op placements and internships and helped them construct resumes and cover letters

I Volunteer Experience i

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER ON SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL Sept. 2007 - Present

So You Think You Can

Dance Canada AUDIENCE ASSISTANT Aug 2009 – Oct. 2009

  • Facilitate seating and patrol the audience holding studio

  • Usher VIP ticket holders to their respective area/seats

Much Music Video Awards TALENT WRANGLER June 2009

  • Talent Wrangler for Alexis on Fire

  • Ensured that the band got to all their scheduled performances and interviews on time

  • Major contribution to the overall production of the show

MTV Canada INTERN Jan. 2009 – May 2008

  • Involved in pre-production, production and post-production tasks and research for MTV Live, MTV News

and The After Show

  • Involved in front on the camera for skits for MTV Live and quick chat inserts

Coastal Television, Ghana HOST/PRODUCER July 2008 – Aug. 2008

  • Hosted and produced a variety of events and programs in various parts of the Central Region of Ghana in West Africa

  • Provided help in editing and shooting techniques to the employees

  • The TV station targets 14 educational programs in the areas of: health, environment and bio-diversity conservation, poverty reduction, career counseling and motivation, gender issues, civic education, human rights and democracy.

Graffiti Awards ART DIRECTOR Nov. 2007 – Apr. 2008

  • Head of set design for the 2008 Graffiti Awards to recognize work produced by broadcasting students

AFS Intercultural TEACHER IN PARAGUAY Feb. 2005- June 2005

  • 560 hours of teaching English to underprivileged children ages 5-10 and adults 20-25 hours in Paraguay, South America over a 4 month period

Foster Parents Plan INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER May 2005

  • Delivered food, toys and clothes to sponsored children and community schools in Paraguay

Rotary Interact Club INTERNATIONAL LEAD Oct. 2004- June 2005

  • Reported monthly to Canada from Paraguay on the poverty that affects the majority of the people



I Additional Qualifications/Skills i

  • Fluent in English and Spanish (written and oral)

  • Drama: 16 years of competitive and recreational experience

  • Dancer (Hip-hop, Bollywood, Musical Theatre, Belly Dancing) – 5 years

  • Co-host for popular radio show in Paraguay called “Guerra de Los Sexos” (War of the Sexes)

  • Black belt in Tae Kwon Do

  • Tech Savvy and Computer Skills: MS Word/PowerPoint/Office/Outlook/Excel/Access, PeopleSoft, Adobe Photoshop/After Affects/Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Cool Edit

  • Fundraised $6000 for AFS Intercultural Exchange Program



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