Joshua Jacques
Athlete-Minded Founder, People Builder, Lover of all things Community | Morehouse Alum
- Role
- Head of Growth at Highly Likely
- Location
- Beaverton, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joshua Jacques
When I was younger, I had two dreams: To be a gangster or an NFL quarterback. At 15, life quickly taught me one of those dreams was a bad idea. After being stabbed in both my neck and shoulder, I realized the streets weren’t my path. Funny enough, I can laugh about that now. Growing up, as a young kid in NY, it seemed like I had two career options - athlete or entertainer.My OGs and coaches saw something different in me. They recognized my ambition, my intelligence, and my potential. They steered me toward sports, where I found my purpose. I’ll never forget the day my JV coach believed in me enough to put me in over the starting QB, proving that I had what it took to rise above.Sports was more than just a game - it taught me discipline, resilience, and work ethic. Though I didn’t make it to the league, those lessons are embedded in me, shaping my approach to every challenge. And while I still carry a little bit of that street-smart edge, it’s combined with an educational foundation and emotional intelligence that books can’t teach. I’m a believer that hard skills can be learned, but soft skills? Those are forged through experience.Okay, now for the professional part - still with me?With over 15 years of diverse business experience - from starting and exiting a commercial cleaning business to shaping the careers of music talent and working directly with athletes I have transitioned my talents to the intersection of sports, culture, and community. Specializing in brand development, content creation, and 360-channel planning, I thrive on challenging conventions and driving authentic, sustainable impact.I excel at simplifying complex concepts, forging authentic partnerships, and using data-driven insights to craft strategies that fuel growth. Whether through digital marketing, influencer partnerships, or integrated campaigns, I am passionate about building relationships that resonate, empowering teams, and delivering impactful results.
Experience
Head of Growth
Jan 2025 — Present
I lead sales and growth at Highly Likely - turning big creative ideas into scalable, revenue-driving partnerships.My role sits at the intersection of creativity and commerce: building pipelines, structuring partnerships, and converting bold concepts into meaningful brand experiences that deliver real business results. I work closely with brands, founders, and creatives to unlock growth through clarity, trust, and execution.No big egos. Just big ideas, strong relationships, and experiences that move culture - and the bottom line.
Education
Morehouse College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Cinema Television & Emerging Media Studies Program
2011
Long Island University
Master of Arts - MA, Sports Management
Skills
- Dj
- Event Management
- Music
- Marketing Strategy
- Online Marketing
- Pro Tools
- Entertainment
- Social Networking
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Photoshop
- Artist Management
- Serato Scratch Live
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Final Cut Pro
- Film Editing
- Short Films
- Event Planning
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Media
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