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Jacob Farmer-Rylands

Cormier Honors Scholar | Future Public Servant

Email: jacob.farmerrylands@live.longwood.edu

Mobile: (434) 774-1990

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rylandsjf/

Education:

Cormier Honors College for Citizen Scholars at Longwood University, Farmville, VA (08/2019 – present)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and History

Concentrations in Public Relations and Pre-Law

Minor in Political Science

  • GPA 3.991
  • President’s List (5 semesters)
  • Dean’s List (1 semester)

Work Experience:

Writing Consultant, Social Media Manager, and Asst. Director in Training (08/2021 – present)

The Writing Center @ Longwood University, Farmville, VA

  • Correspond and collaborate with campus offices, clubs, and organizations to schedule workshops, events, and advisory committee meetings
  • Interview, train, and coach new consultants and evaluate current consultants’ job performance

Social Media Intern (08/2021 – present)

Cormier Honors College of Longwood University, Farmville, VA

  • Curating social media and working with Letterpress Communications, Longwood Admissions, and University Marketing, Communications & Engagement to redevelop official website

Communications Intern (11/2021)

Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity, Farmville, VA

  • Liaised between Letterpress Communications, the Virginia Rural Center, and the Honors College, working to provide a positive experience for all summit attendees and coordinators
  • Interviewed senators, delegates, and regional officials as a Letterpress representative

Part-Time Legal Assistant (05/2019 – present)

Law Office of Slayton & Clary, Lawrenceville, VA

  • Answering phone calls, filing paperwork, and working with state, county, and local officials under direction of County Attorney for Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Charlotte Counties

Leadership Experience:

President (11/2021 – present)

Honors Student Association, Farmville, VA

  • Represent 400+ students as chief executive of the student planning committee of the Cormier Honors College, planning and scheduling on-campus events through 25Live and LancerLink

President (01/2020 – 04/2021)

Communications Director (04/2021 – 11/2021)

Vice President (11/2021 – 04/2022)

College Democrats of Longwood University Farmville, VA

  • Organized protests, meetings, events, and civic involvement opportunities on campus and around the Commonwealth of Virginia in support of Democratic causes and campaigns as a founding member of the rechartered organization

Honors Mentor and Retreat Leader (08/2021)

Cormier Honors College Annual Fall Leadership Retreat, Farmville, VA

  • Oriented small groups of freshmen around campus and oversaw daily events, transportation arrangements, and leadership sessions in conjunction with campus and community leaders