Jacquelyn Foust
Davis,California
Summary
With over ten years of experience in strategic project management, event planning, and consulting, I am a high-achieving professional possessing excellent communication, organizational and analytical capabilities. Devises innovative solutions to resolve business and technology challenges. Manages multiple projects under tight deadlines simultaneously. Eager to advance business goals through careful team management. Talented event manager with a solid understanding of contemporary trends, with a background in fundraising, political consulting, and launching successful businesses. Excels at building dynamic teams that achieve continuous process improvement and create successful events, programs, campaigns, projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interum North America Co-Lead - Pride Alliance ERG
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Foster City, CA
01.2022 - Current
- In January, 2022, in addition to my main job function, I took on the role of Treasurer in Gilead as the Pride Alliance Employee Resource Group. Moving into 2024 I have been serving at the North America Co-lead serving 18,000 employees
- Working directly with our executive sponsors and cross functionally to ensure all employees are being represented
- In addition to the treasurer piece, I have been contributing to the event pillar to plan and execute all Pride Alliance's programs including but not limited to internal program, SF Pride Engagements, SF Pride Parade Float, and Trans Day of Visibility.
- Since taking on the role I have been doing all budgeting research, analysis and team updates.
Manager, Medical Affairs Meetings & Events
Gilead Sciences
San Francisco, California
04.2020 - Current
- Compliance - worked with Business Conduct
- Pharma laws and requirements
- Honorarium
- Worked with Medical teams
- Extended existing customer relationships through extensive communication and tried-and-true marketing strategies.
- Studied existing procedures and policies to offer optimal leadership to employees and [Type] operations when standing in for absent managers.
- Brought projects in on-time and in accordance with budget and quality standards.
- Modified and reconstructed project plans to better align with organizational objectives.
Sr. Event Manager
Bryan Allen Events
Sacramento, California
10.2018 - Current
- Maintained close communication with clients and managed largest account.
- Administered contracts to deliver outstanding vendor coordination, timeline development, and day of management services.
- Designed vendor contracts and managed multimillion-dollar budgets.
- Built robust vendor network to secure cost-effective, high-quality products.
- Lead teams of 20 during multi day events.
- Worked with corporate groups, medical teams, entertainment agents, and executive teams to plan successful events and marketing campaigns.
- Tracked for promotion May 2020, has received 3 raises during employment and manage a team of three in a 12 person company.
- Has fully managed, supported or lead over 75 programs.
Junior Partner & Project Manager Political Consultant & Event Director
Capitol Campaigns
Sacramento, Davis, California
08.2016 - Current
- Campaign marketing, general fundraising and event management.
- Received 3 promotions and taken on office management responsibilities.
- Develop fundraising and media relations strategies for 15 clients.
- Plan and execute political fundraisers for over 40 events for Sacramento political leaders and political clubs.
- Develop marketing and community relations strategies and fully executed plans.
- Hire and manage small to mid- sized project teams.
- Coordinate with all clients to create campaign plans for 2-4 year periods.
- Advised officials and civic bodies on political topics and trends.
- Craft client communications for public distribution.
- Build communities committees to help support campaigns UC Davis 48th – 49th Annual Whole Earth Festival.
Events Manager & Pride Director
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
Sacramento, CA
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Planned and executed small to large sized events (up to 23,000 attendees).
- Active member of the leadership team.
- Managed marketing plan, deliverables, and execution.
- Created and executed the Sacramento Pride's $400,000 budget.
- Increased Sacramento Pride's attendance by 30% in one year.
- First US Pride Director to successfully negotiate with Black Lives Matter to keep from BLM protesting the festival and parade.
- Worked with key community members to ensure active participation in events.
- Negotiated and secured all permits, insurance, and contracts with vendors, entertainment, and contractors for all events.
Craft Booth Coordinator
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Raised over $ 200,000 of festival's income towards a $500,000 budget.
- Recruited, trained, and managed volunteer team of 30.
- Developed and maintained relationships with school administrations, vendors, and staff.
- Facilitated non-violence workshops for staff and volunteers.
- Crafted a to-scale map of 200 booths and 3 stages according to state and school regulations to fit over 30,000 festival attendees.
Summer Research Analyst
Forward Observer
Sacramento, California
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Researched policy via state and local libraries, state hearings, databases, and archives.
- Filed, organized, indexed, and maintained critical topical information.
- Analyzed opposition research for clients.
- Historical research for the book 'The Watergate' by Joe Rodota to be released early 2018.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University Of California
Davis, California07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University Of California - Davis
Davis, CA07.2017
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Executive & High Profile External Partnerships
- Project Development & Lifecycle Management
- Vast Cross Function & Cross Boarder Experience
- Contract Negotiation
- Leadership Skills
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Certification
Cvent Event Management Certified, Cvent Advanced Event Management Certified, Zoom
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Interum North America Co-Lead - Pride Alliance ERG
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Manager, Medical Affairs Meetings & Events
Gilead Sciences
04.2020 - Current
Sr. Event Manager
Bryan Allen Events
10.2018 - Current
Events Manager & Pride Director
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
01.2018 - 10.2018
Craft Booth Coordinator
10.2016 - 06.2017
Junior Partner & Project Manager Political Consultant & Event Director
Capitol Campaigns
08.2016 - Current
Summer Research Analyst
Forward Observer
06.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University Of California
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University Of California - Davis