Jared Forest
Associate Director, Advancement Events
Strategic Event Leadership • Operations and Logistics • Process Improvement
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Hello... I'm Jared
I am an Associate Director of Advancement Events with a track record of leading complex alumni and donor experiences from planning through execution. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and people management; ensuring events are not only successful, but scalable and repeatable.
I currently oversee event logistics, registration systems, staffing models, and cross-departmental coordination for both small and large-scale institutional events. I am known for building structure in fast-moving environments, improving processes, and leading teams with clarity and accountability.
My background spans higher education advancement, sports operations, and military service, bringing a disciplined, adaptable approach to leadership and execution.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jul. 2022 - Present
Associate Director, Advancement Events
Temple University
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Lead strategy and execution for a diverse portfolio of alumni, donor, and institutional events ranging from intimate gatherings (20–50 guests) to programmatic experiences (100–500 guests) and festival-scale activations exceeding 10,000 attendees.
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Directed operations for Temple’s largest alumni event, Tailgate Village 2025, supporting approximately 15,000 guests through multi-day planning, logistics, staffing, and on-site execution.
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Manage event budgets ranging from $2,000 to $250,000, ensuring fiscal responsibility, vendor performance, and alignment with institutional goals.
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Oversee centralized event inventory and supplies valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, maintaining systems for tracking, deployment, and reuse across programs.
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Serve as immediate supervisor for the Coordinator of Advancement Events and provide leadership oversight for interns and student workers each semester.
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Partner cross-functionally with advancement leadership, athletics, facilities, and external vendors to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences.
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Build and refine event systems, registration workflows, and staffing models to improve efficiency, scalability, and execution consistency.
2021 - 2022
PGA Works Fellowship, Manager PGA HOPE
PGA of New Jersey
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Managed the New Jersey Golf Foundation HOPE Program (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere).
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Designed and launched the 2021 PGA New Jersey HOPE Tour, allowing military veterans to be involved in unparalleled golf experiences - resulting in the growth of the NJ HOPE program by more than 200%.
2019 - 2020
Communications Coordinator
New York Guardians(XFL)
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Developed and executed communications and content strategies supporting team operations and fan engagement.
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Coordinated media assets, production schedules, and stakeholder communications in a high-visibility enviornment.
2019
Player Personnel Manager
Philadelphia Soul (AFL)
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Supported player personnel operations, including logistics, coordination, and event-related planning.
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Contributed to league-wide initiatives requiring tight timelines and cross-functional collaboration.
EDUCATION
2020 - 2022
Master of Science
University of Florida
Master of Science, Sport Management
Concentration, Athlete Development
2016 - 2019
Bachelor of Science
Temple University
Bachelor of Science, Sport and Recreation Management
Temple University Senior Seminar Endowed Scholarship Recipient
Sport and Governance Association
Veterans Association
2010 - 2014
Associate of Sciencee
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
U.S. Air Force Honor Roll, 2014
U.S. Air Force Distinguished Graduate, 2015
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
October 2010 - June 2016
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United States Air Force Distinguished Graduate, 2010
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United States Air Force Honor Roll, 2014
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United States Air Force Achievement Medal, 2014
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United States Air Force Distinguished Graduate, 2015
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) Certified
Events Industry Council
Issued: August 2025
Event Strategy and Execution
Operations and Logistics Management
Team Leadership and Development
Process Improvement & Systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Google and Microsoft Suite Knowledge
