Jake Treece Live Resume
Jake Treece Professional Overview
Jake Treece has been active in the Missoula workforce since 2016, building a career rooted in business, marketing, and creative strategy. Treece graduated from Sentinel High School in 2018 and the University of Montana and the Davidson Honors College in 2023. He has held roles at the Blackstone LaunchPad and Accelerate Montana, Davidson Honors College, Montana High Tech Business Alliance, Plum Tree Events, and Pathlabs. Today, he is the Operations Coordinator at the Downtown Missoula Partnership.
Treece takes pride in being a versatile professional, leaving every role better than he found it. He brings energy, diligence, and ambition to his team, thirving in collaborative, in-person environments. He has no problem being a clean and prompt professional in the office while ready to get his hands dirty running events or working outside.Explore his education, creative interests, and professional experience below.
Jake Treece Education
University of Montana and Davidson Honors College (Class of 2023)
Bachelor of Science — Business Administration & Marketing
Bachelor of Art — Spanish Language
Psychology Minor & Digital Marketing Certificate
Davidson Honors College Graduate
University of Montana Student of the Year — April 2021
Outstanding Senior Distinction for Spanish & Marketing Departments
Sentinel High School (Class of 2018)
4.0 GPA | Honors & AP Courses
President of Montana's Largest DECA Chapter & Two-Time Nationals Qualifier
Four-Time Number One Seed on Varsity Tennis Team
National Honors Society Member
Missoula Education Foundation Student Board President (2017-18)
Professional & Creative Interests
Marketing
Photography
Copy Writing
Office Management
Operations Management
Graphic Design
Web Design
Community & Downtown Planning & Administration
Event & Venue Management
Social Media
Spanish
Project Management
Jake Treece Professional Experience
Downtown Missoula Partnership (DMP)
2024 - Present
What Is the DMP?
The Downtown Missoula Partnership (DMP) is an umbrella organization composed of three non-profits: the Missoula Downtown Association, the Business Improvement District, and the Missoula Downtown Foundation. Together, they work to make Downtown Missoula a vibrant place to live, work, play, and explore. DMP's initiatives include organizing local events, managing construction and redevelopment projects, supporting arts activations, and running the Downtown Gift Card Program, which is redeemable at over 200 businesses and retains over $500,000 annually in the local economy.
What Is My Role?
As Operations Coordinator, I manage frontline communications and office operations, serve as the venue manager for Caras Park, coordinate the Downtown Banner Program and Downtown Décor Program, and operate the Downtown Gift Card Program. Additionally, I support annual events, including Holidays on Higgins, Winter Brewfest, Garden City Brewfest, and River City Roots Fest. If something happens at the DMP, I will likely play a role in supporting it.
Key Role Responsibilities
Office Management: Handle frontline communications, Downtown Gift Card services, and office operations (supplies, cleaning, phones).
Organizational Communications: Oversee outgoing PR communications, manage meeting minutes, and assist with website, CRM, and media management.
Caras Park Management: Manage event bookings, contracts, payments, and seasonal staff. Market and promote Caras Park events.
Street Décor Program: Execute the installation of banners, flower baskets, and holiday décor.
Event Planning: Support festivals and events, recruit volunteers, and sell sponsorships.
Media Support: Provide photo, video, and graphic design support to the team. Assist with the execution and implementation of the new DMP brand.
Pathlabs
2022- 2024
What Is Pathlabs?
Pathlabs is an end-to-end Media Execution Partner (MEP) designed for agencies. It specializes in planning, executing, optimizing, and reporting on performance-driven paid advertising campaigns. Pathlabs empowers agencies to focus on growth while they handle media execution.What was my role?
I began as an intern and transitioned into a full-time Marketing Specialist role focused on content creation. During my time, I wrote over 100 pieces, including blogs, case studies, eBooks, and social media content.Key Tasks from Resume
Led content creation for blogs, social media, newsletters, and eBooks.
Drafted press releases and nominated the company for national awards.
Managed social media accounts using Sprout Social.
Collaborated with SEO partners to optimize content and improve metrics.
Monitored content performance through Google Analytics and Search Console.
Contributed to a 20% increase in organic search traffic and LinkedIn followers in H1 2023.
Blackstone LaunchPad
2019- 2023
What is the Blackstone LaunchPad?
The Blackstone LaunchPad is the entrepreneurial hub at the University of Montana. It provides students and community members with resources, mentorship, and opportunities to explore entrepreneurship and develop their ventures. The program focuses on fostering innovation through four core initiatives:
Venture Coaching: Trained students to serve as peer coaches, assisting others on campus and within the community to brainstorm ideas and connect with resources to start businesses and ventures.
Events and Competitions: Organized multiple events promoting entrepreneurial exploration and career readiness, including Idea Challenges, Passion Challenges, Business Startup Challenges, and the Big Sky Experience.
Project Support Internships: Established this program to recruit students and pair them with local entrepreneurs for semester-long internships, allowing students to gain valuable experience while providing entrepreneurs with additional support.
Microcredentials: Launched a microcredentialing program to complement existing initiatives. Participants earned points for engaging in programs and received badges upon reaching milestones.
What Was My Role?
I oversaw all of the core programs mentioned above, ensuring their success through careful planning, execution, and evaluation. In addition, I managed day-to-day operations and handled communications, including website management, social media, newsletters, and outreach. My responsibilities also included guest speaking, classroom presentations, recruitment, HR tasks, office management, and community engagement.
Key Role Responsibilities
Worked closely with the program director to create resources, events, competitions, and workshops supporting University of Montana students and community members exploring entrepreneurship.
Conceptualized, planned, and facilitated over 20 large-scale events during tenure.
Conducted University-community-wide outreach to enhance program awareness and engagement.
Designed and managed the organization's website, social media profiles, newsletter, and merchandise.
Handled all student employee recruitment, onboarding, management, and payroll.
Founded Blackstone LaunchPad Micro-Credential and Project Support Internship programs.
Davidson Honors College
2019- 2022
What Is the Davidson Honors College?
The Davidson Honors College (DHC) is the vibrant hub and home for a diverse group of students dedicated to maximizing their undergraduate experiences and creating meaningful, positive impacts on the world. The DHC provides a combination of curricular and co-curricular opportunities designed to enrich students' academic, personal, and professional growth.
What Was My Role?
As the Office Administrator, I served as the first point of contact for the Dean’s Office, handling a wide range of office operations and communications. Post-COVID, I assumed the lead role of social media manager, where I revitalized the college's digital presence to engage the community effectively.
Key Role Responsibilities
Constructed and distributed weekly newsletters to an audience list of 1,200 honors college students and community members.
Served as the primary point of contact for the administrative offices of the dean, assistant dean, and advisors.
Recruited and coached students and faculty to facilitate weekly Instagram takeovers, driving a 40% follower increase on social media.
Montana High Tech Business Alliance (MHTBA)
2021- 2022
What Is the MHTBA?
The Montana High Tech Business Alliance (MHTBA) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to fostering responsible growth in Montana's high-tech sector. This rapidly expanding industry is growing seven times faster than the state economy and generates $2.9 billion in annual revenue. The MHTBA provides resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy to support the continued success of high-tech businesses in Montana.
What Was My Role?
As the Marketing, Social Media, and Jobs Intern, I took charge of the Alliance's website and social media efforts, managed the jobs board, assisted in planning and executing major events, and supported data reporting initiatives.
Key Role Responsibilities
Collaborated with CEO to enhance and maintain the organization’s Squarespace website.
Wrote copy and designed graphics with Canva for social media and website.
Assisted in the facilitation of annual statewide member receptions and events.
Maintained alliance jobs board, including researching and publishing open job positions offered by alliance members
Plum Tree Events
2019- 2021
What Is Plum Tree Events?
Plum Tree Events is a renowned event planning company based in Lolo, Montana, specializing in weddings and corporate events. Known for its attention to detail and exceptional service, the company has facilitated countless memorable occasions.
What Was My Role?
As the Executive Event Assistant, I supported the CEO in planning and executing weddings and events. I ensured smooth operations by assisting bridal parties, event hosts, guests, and vendors during both the preparation and the day-of-event activities.
Key Role Responsibilities
Assisted CEO with comprehensive planning and on-site execution of events.
Provided dedicated support to bridal parties, event hosts, guests, and vendors to ensure seamless experiences.
Fish Window Cleaning
2019- 2021
What Is Fish Window Cleaning?
Fish Window Cleaning® is a locally owned and operated commercial and residential window cleaning company based in Missoula, Montana. Serving areas like Lolo, Frenchtown, Bonner, Hamilton, Stevensville, and Seeley Lake, the company is known for its high-quality service, reliability, and comprehensive offerings, including window and gutter cleaning, chandelier and light fixture cleaning, mirror and glass cleaning, and more.
What Was My Role?
As a Route Supervisor, I played a dual role in performing hands-on window cleaning services and overseeing daily operations. I managed a team of three, optimized routes for efficiency, and ensured client satisfaction for contracts ranging from $250 to $20,000.
Key Role Responsibilities
Cleaned residential and commercial windows for clients with varying project scopes.
Designed daily route maps to maximize efficiency and managed a three-person team to meet client expectations.