Jacob Gervais
Ottawa,Ontario
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Marketing Specialist
Freelance
Ottawa
09.2020 - Current
- Clients: Insta360, Cardo, Speed & Strength, Motoloot..
- Developed and executed digital marketing strategies to boost engagement and sales.
- Created and managed content across social media, blogs, and email campaigns.
- Increased social media followings and engaged with online communities.
- Analyzed campaign performance using tools like Google Analytics and SEMrush.
- Coordinated the production of promotional videos and product demos.
- Implemented SEO and PPC strategies to enhance web traffic and ROI.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for cohesive marketing efforts.
- Produced over 20 high-quality videos, improving brand visibility and engagement.
Website Developer
Freelance
Ottawa, ON
01.2016 - Current
- Developed custom websites for a wide range of clients using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WordPressCMS depending on individual needs
- Implemented SEO best practices to increase website visibility and drive traffic upwards of 60%
- Managed website maintenance and updates, ensuring sites were up-to-date and secure
- Worked closely with brand and marketing teams across organizations to promote specific applications
- Determined job priorities for multiple projects and communicated sequencing, priorities and timelines to entire team
- Worked closely with brand and marketing teams across organizations to promote specific websites
- Designed visual and graphic images to use on multiple platforms
- Redesigned sites to enhance navigation and improve visual appeal
- Defined and conducted design processes at all stages, including research, conceptualization, testing and implementation
- Gathered, defined and translated client requirements into product stories and actionable tasks.
Autobody Technician
Scotty's Autobody
Ottawa, ON
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards
- Gave customers cost estimates and quotes before performing repair work
- Attended advanced training classes to learn new skills and earn certifications for auto body work
- Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly
- Ordered tools and paint materials from suppliers to prevent item shortages
- Provided customers with invoices and receipts detailing services performed
- Maintained and recorded costs of materials and supplies to assist with job costing and revenue projections
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
Renovation Specialist
True Angles Renovations
St. Albert, ON
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Transformed outdated living spaces by listening to clients wishes and executing flawless plans for remodeling
- Sanitized sites to maintain a safe work environment for team members as well as clients, especially during the heart of the COVID pandemic
- Thrived independently as well as when working with other teammates to create and accomplish goals
- Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analyses prior to beginning each new job
- Prepared construction sites, materials and tools for specific projects and loaded and unloaded equipment and products
- Communicated with management and customers at project completion and verified customer satisfaction with finished work.
Treeplanter, Reforestation
Brinkman
ON, ON
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Planted on average 4,000 trees per day for reforestation in order to fulfill continuing demands
- Assisted an average of 12 team members per day in driving, operating equipment, planting trees and facilitating a positive work environment
- Took instructions well given by the crew boss and delegating tasks among team members to meet tree planting objectives.
Education
Business Management & Entrepreneurship -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2025
Marketing in Business Marketing -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01.2019
Nursing -
Queen's University
01.2015
Skills
- Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and Email
- Proficient in Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, C/C, R, HTML/CSS, PHP, Shell Scripting (Bash, PowerShell)
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Social Media Marketing
Certification
- Certified First AID, 2022
- Certified WHIMS, 2022
- Certified H4S, 2023
- Certified CanFit Pro 2020
Timeline
Autobody Technician
Scotty's Autobody
09.2021 - 09.2023
Digital Marketing Specialist
Freelance
09.2020 - Current
Treeplanter, Reforestation
Brinkman
04.2020 - 07.2020
Renovation Specialist
True Angles Renovations
01.2018 - 12.2022
Website Developer
Freelance
01.2016 - Current
Business Management & Entrepreneurship -
Algonquin College
Marketing in Business Marketing -
Algonquin College
Nursing -
Queen's University
- Certified First AID, 2022
- Certified WHIMS, 2022
- Certified H4S, 2023
- Certified CanFit Pro 2020