Joanne Foist

About Joanne Foist

JoAnne is an invigorating marketing executive and coach with extensive experience…

Experience

1. Marketing and Communication Coach, Trainer and Consultant

   Excelerate

   Jan 2013 — Present

   Excelerate is a communication training and coaching firm delivering innovative strategies and leadership development. For two decades, Excelerate has made an extraordinary difference for organizations of all sizes, giving CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, high-potential employees and millennials the power tools to become effective communicators through interactive workshops, executive coaching, group coaching, mediation and laser coaching to focus on specific issues. Excelerate’s mission is to empower individuals and organizations to make holistic, transformational changes in the way they communicate. The firm’s 360-degree approach to communication helps clients increase productivity, raise morale, improve satisfaction and boost profitability. • Business coach for goal setting, planning, problem solving, communications and leadership development. • Brand manager and production manager of “Done for You” marketing collateral and web packages. • Facilitated communications training for Lexus dealerships across the United States. • Managed the creation of an ecommerce site for large storefront retail chain. • Developed and facilitated various communications and etiquette trainings. • Developed brand architecture, business plan, and complete brand and communication plan and elements to launch and relaunch multiple businesses.

Education

• California State University-San Bernardino - College of Business and Public Administration

  B.A., Management, Marketing and Economics

  1987 — 1991

• iPec

  Certified Professional Coach, Executive Coaching

  2015 — 2015

• Pacifica Graduate Institute

  Doctor of Psychology Ph.D., Depth Psychology with a Specialization in Somatic Studies

  2014 — 2020

• University of Redlands

  MBA, Management

  1996 — 1998

• Pacifica Graduate Institute

  Master’s Degree, Depth Psychology with an Emphasis in Somatic Studies

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Competitive Analysis
• Product Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Campaign Management
• Team Building
• Merchandising
• Public Relations
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Manufacturing
• Creative Direction
• Event Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Management
• Strategy
• Market Research
• E-Commerce
• Training
• Account Management
• Selling
• Forecasting
• Lead Generation
• Leadership
• Product Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Product Management
• New Business Development
• Management
• Business Strategy
• Channel Optimization
• Direct Marketing
• Trade Shows
• Brand Development
• Budgets
• Product Launch
• Sales Management
• Social Media
• Retail
• Online Marketing
• Budgeting