Jessica Tooker
About Jessica Tooker
Jessica Tooker is an Assistant Events Manager at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in business administration and marketing, with experience in event management and catering operations.
Work at University of Colorado
Jessica Tooker has served as the Assistant Events Manager at the University of Colorado since 2016. In this role, she manages catering operations for events that range from 5 to 1,500 attendees. She oversees the management of catered event operations across various campus meeting spaces, ensuring quality service. Tooker supervises and develops a team of over 30 student staff members, with 1 to 15 staff members assigned per event. Additionally, she has contributed to the university by revamping the mentor program at CU Events Planning and Catering and implementing a sustainable food donation program.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Tooker earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration, with a focus on Marketing and Information Management, from the University of Colorado Boulder. She studied there from 2011 to 2015. Prior to her university education, she attended Cherokee Trail High School, where she completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program and received her High School Diploma from 2007 to 2011. Tooker's educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles and management practices.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at the University of Colorado, Jessica Tooker held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Front Desk Agent at DoubleTree by Hilton in Denver, CO, for 8 months in 2015. Additionally, she served as a Resident Advisor at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2012 to 2014, where she worked in Cheyenne Arapaho Hall and Willard Hall. Tooker also gained retail experience as a Sales Associate at Macy's in Boulder, CO, for 7 months in 2014 and 2015.
Professional Involvement and Initiatives
Jessica Tooker is an active member of the Service and Excellence Committee (SEC) at the University of Colorado. She also serves as a liaison on the Food Safety Committee, contributing to food safety initiatives within the university. In 2019, she attended the Catersource conference, which focuses on catering and event management. Her involvement in these committees and conferences reflects her commitment to professional development and excellence in event management.