This is all about me, enjoy!
Jake Shimada.
Business MIS Student of San José State University., Project Leader, and Automotive Enthusiast based out of the Bay Area.
Résumé
Experience in student leadership, event management, and automotive projects — all in one place.
Contact
San Jose, California
Mobile: 510-766-4956
Email: jake80850@gmail.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/sjakeshimada
Education
San José State University
B.S. Business – Management Information Systems (Expected 2026)
Minor in Asian American Studies
Professional Experience
Technical Intern – Telo Trucks
Support prototype EV truck development by assembling and reworking drivetrains, chassis, interiors, and test benches so engineers can validate batteries, motors, and vehicle systems.
VP of Leadership Development – Residence Hall Association, SJSU
Design and deliver weekly leadership and engagement programs for 8,000+ residents, growing event attendance by 300% while managing programming and team operations.
Production & Fulfillment – Epsilon+ Engineering / Aerodynamics
Managed production and Shopify-based fulfillment, coordinating with manufacturers to deliver aero components while testing marketing strategies.
Marketing & Business Intern – Dragon Auto
Helped scale revenue from $26K → $134K through promotions, customer support, and digital marketing with local car communities.
Orientation Leader – New Student & Family Programs, SJSU
Led orientation groups for more than 3,000 incoming students & families, assisting with campus transitions and student engagement.
Jake Shimada
Business MIS · Project Management · Automotive Industry · Leadership
Certifications
Formal project management training to support hands-on leadership experience.
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Multi-course program covering foundations, project initiation, planning, execution, Agile methodologies, and a capstone project — with experience scoping work, building timelines, and aligning stakeholders.
San José State University
These are some of the things I did in college — clubs, events, and more!
Things I Did at SJSU 🎓
Here are all of the things I’m involved in at SJSU!
- SJSU Spartan Automotive Enthusiast Club
- SJSU Residence Hall Association
- SJSU VSA – Red Fam
- SJSU Management Information Systems Association – Member
- SJSU Adobe Ambassador
- SJSU Japanese Student Association (JSA)
- SJSU Never Again Is Now Mural Project
- Up&Up San Jose – Festival Photographer
Leadership Experience
On-campus roles leading student communities, events, and partnerships at SJSU.
President – Spartans Automotive Enthusiast Club (SAEC), SJSU
Lead the direction, membership growth, and external partnerships for SJSU’s car community, organizing large-scale meets and professional events for more than a thousand students.
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