JACOB SIM
Dundas,Canada
Summary
I am a current student enrolled in Brock University, looking forward to beginning my graduate studies at McMaster University in the fall. My journey in acting since the age of 8 has allowed me to refine my social and communication skills into strong assets. I am enthusiastic about utilizing my passion for literature, performing arts, and social change to thrive in collaborative environments and pursue continuous personal and professional growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
WRITING ADVISOR
Men's Addiction Service Hamilton
09.2025 - Current
- My role is to use my studies of the English discipline to offer the clients critiques and feedback to investigate their work.
- Work with different people each week, using a variety of creative approaches to assigned tasks to maximize the benefits of the creative writing experience MASH aims to offer
PROFESSIONAL ACTOR
Vanderwerff Talent
Toronto, Canada
06.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with directors, producers, and other actors in a professional setting from a young age.
- Worked with training programs to develop public speaking and performance skill.
- The dynamic atmosphere of being on set gave valuable experience by training adaptability skills.
HOST & ASSISTANT SERVER
Quatrefoil and The Collins Brewhouse
Dundas, Canada
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed restaurant reservations effectively, and coordinated seating availability to ensure excellent experiences for guests.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks and priorities during peak dining hours.
- Cultivated a warm, inclusive environment, building customer rapport and providing attentive service to upward of 100 guests per night.
Education
Master of Arts - English And Cultural Studies
Mcmaster University
Hamilton08-2027
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - English and Literature
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON06-2026
References
NANCY WATT, Nancy Watt Communications, President Advisor, (905) 870-7488, Nancy@nancywattcomm.com
Community Service
WRITING ADVISOR, Men's Addiction Service Hamilton, MASH offers a creative writing program headed by Nancy Watt which aims to use freeflow writing as a therapeutic tool for their clients.
Timeline
WRITING ADVISOR
Men's Addiction Service Hamilton
09.2025 - Current
HOST & ASSISTANT SERVER
Quatrefoil and The Collins Brewhouse
08.2018 - 09.2021
PROFESSIONAL ACTOR
Vanderwerff Talent
06.2009 - Current
Master of Arts - English And Cultural Studies
Mcmaster University
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - English and Literature
Brock University