Jimmy Callahan

About Jimmy Callahan

Charismatic and engaging marketing specialist with experience forming strategic partnerships and closing large account sales. Talented public speaker with experience in educating others and building their confidence/performance in public speaking. As the face and voice of Guinness in the Midwest, interacted with hundreds of thousands of people to educate, entertain, and enthuse (people) on the Brand. Skills include brand management, public speaking, acting, course development, stand-up comedy, in-person teaching and virtual presentational skills. Appeared in over 100 commercials and several network TV shows 2002-present. Has performed and taught at The Second City, and studied/performed at iO, UCB, & Comedy Sportz.

Experience

1. Instructor

   Pinnacle Performance Company

   Feb 2026 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   I deliver high-impact, intention-based communication skills training to corporate professionals. I teach them how to be more self-aware and provide tools they can apply to enhance their presence, influence and confidence. • Trains employees to articulate messages effectively to drive audience action.• Conducts training sessions virtually and in-person nationwide.• Manages diverse curricula, time, personalities, and logistics.

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Voice Acting
• Entertainment
• Stage
• Drama
• Voice Over
• Performing Arts
• Comedy
• Feature Films
• Commercials
• Plays
• Creative Writing
• Improvisation
• Film
• Theatre
• Dialects
• Screenwriting
• Acting