Jacques M. Bourgeois

About Jacques M. Bourgeois

I cut my teeth in a daily newsroom, chasing deadlines, rewriting ledes, and learning how…

Experience

1. Marketing Coordinator

   Salas O'Brien

   Apr 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As Marketing & Proposals Coordinator at Salas O’Brien, I work at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and relationship-building—supporting our South and East Coast regions (TX, LA, OK, VA) with proposal development, brand positioning, and business development alignment.I manage the full proposal lifecycle—RFQs, RFPs, SOQs—working closely with technical teams and leadership to craft submissions that are not just compliant, but compelling. I keep our pursuit efforts organized, intentional, and client-centered, making sure every deliverable reflects who we are and the value we bring.Beyond the desk, I lean into business development and community engagement, helping bring our firm to life through curated events and memorable experiences. I coordinate one of the largest Golf Tournaments in the region benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, and lead our interactive client engagement efforts at the AIA Sandcastle Competition.I thrive on connecting people, ideas, and opportunities—and making sure Salas O’Brien shows up with purpose, polish, and a bit of personality.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Business Administration and Management, General

  2013 — 2015

• Brazosport College

  Music education, Political science

  2002 — 2004

• University of Houston

  BA, Corporate Communications

  2005 — 2008