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
