Jake Hargadon

Jake Hargadon is an experienced professional with a diverse background in event planning and marketing. Starting as an Associate Wedding Planner at Weddings and Events by Bliss, Hargadon successfully produced over 20 custom weddings in prestigious venues. Hargadon advanced to roles such as Brand Strategist at AKQA, overseeing marketing strategies for global clients like Nike and Maybelline, and Integrated Marketing Manager at Old Navy, leading consumer marketing efforts and generating seasonal campaigns. Further experience includes a position at Google as Brand Marketing Manager, focusing on product development and cross-channel marketing. Hargadon held multiple content design roles at Meta, specializing in AI and wearables. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Creative Brand Management from VCU Brandcenter and a BSBA and BA from the University of Richmond.