Jacob Foster

Jacob Foster has a diverse work experience which includes various roles and responsibilities. Jacob started their career at QGenda as an HR/Talent Acquisition Intern, where they managed full-cycle recruiting and built an Excel database for tracking onboarding tasks. Jacob also worked as a Sales Operations Intern at the same company.

In 2020, Jacob became the President and Co-Founder of Smile Senders, where they successfully managed a group of students and led the creation and operation of a business. Jacob formed strategic partnerships with local businesses and achieved notable recognition in Junior Achievement competitions.

Jacob has also held leadership positions at UCF Phi Eta Sigma, serving as the Secretary and later becoming the President. At Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Inc., they served as the Chair and Director of Recruiting for the Southeast Region.

More recently, Jacob gained experience at Universal Orlando Resort as an Attractions Attendant for VelociCoaster, focusing on team member satisfaction, efficient and safe operation of the ride, and providing exceptional guest service. Jacob also served as a member of the Team Member Satisfaction (TSAT) Committee.

Additionally, they completed an internship at The American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, where they gained experience in hospitality and event management.

Overall, Jacob's work experience showcases their leadership skills, ability to collaborate effectively, and dedication to improving employee and guest experiences.

Jacob Foster's education history is as follows:

Jacob Foster undertook a Bachelor of Science degree in Theme Park and Attraction Management at the University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management, starting in 2021 and completing in 2025.

Simultaneously, Jacob pursued a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management at UCF College of Business, also starting in 2021 and ending in 2025.

In 2021, Jacob earned a Certificate in Human Resources from the University of Central Florida.

Prior to their university studies, Jacob obtained an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida from 2021 to 2022.

Before attending the University of Central Florida, Jacob enrolled in a Dual Enrollment program at Broward College from 2020 to 2021.

Jacob completed their high school education at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, earning a High School Diploma from 2017 to 2021.

Additionally, Jacob obtained a Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Florida Atlantic University in 2020.

Jacob has also acquired several certifications, including "Improving Your Listening Skills", "Strategic Human Resources", "Diversity Recruiting", "Inclusive Tech: Retaining Diverse Talent", and "Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Interviewing", all from LinkedIn, with various completion dates in 2021 and 2022.

Furthermore, Jacob received certifications such as "Learning LinkedIn Recruiter" from LinkedIn in 2020, "Certified Front Desk Supervisor" and "Hospitality and Tourism Management Professional (Year 1 & 2)" from the American Hotel & Lodging Association in 2020, "ServSafe Food Handler" and "ServSafe Manager" from the National Restaurant Association in 2020 and 2019 respectively, and "Microsoft Excel 2016", "Microsoft Word 2016", and "Microsoft PowerPoint 2016" from Microsoft in 2019 and 2018.

Jacob is currently in progress with a PREP Certificate at the University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management.