Jennifer Goldman

Jennifer Goldman joined HelmsBriscoe as Manager, Global Accounts in 2022. She has had an extensive career in business operations, food and beverage, meeting planning, and tourism. Dedicated to providing excellence in hospitality, Jennifer brings to her clients a strong knowledge of strategic planning, event management, detailed contract negotiations, business operations, and customer satisfaction expertise. She believes in treating others with respect and conducting business with transparency and integrity.

Jennifer earned her degree from Johnson and Wales University and began her career as a pastry chef before co-founding and spending 20 years leading a Charleston, South Carolina-based hospitality company. As COO, she led the sales team to produce year-over-year net growth and oversaw the front and back-of-house teams to provide all food and beverage for as many as 600 events per year. Jennifer also spent two years in San Antonio, Texas, where she became a Certified Tourism Ambassador. She consulted for the San Antonio Cocktail Conference and a boutique hotel group before returning to her roots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, a member of The James Beard Foundation, a member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, and is a stem cell donor for Be The Match.