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I'm a creative with strong local networks and community history. My experience spans brand and business development, retail management, marketing, and design with a focus on community projects, boards, and associations. These experiences have strengthened my problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and my passion is helping organizations and people find their path and purpose. My business and communications background supports directing project management and planning, and strong visual design have been the cornerstone of my success as a small business owner and community strategist for the past two decades. I value collaboration, thoughtful strategy, and empowering teams to grow. I'm eager to contribute these capabilities to a purpose-driven organization where I can accelerate programs, grow revenue, and build vibrant communities through purposeful, well-executed initiatives.…I'm a creative with strong local networks and community history. My experience spans brand and business development, retail management, marketing, and design with a focus on community projects, boards, and associations. These experiences have strengthened my problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and my passion is helping organizations and people find their path and purpose. My business and communications background supports directing project management and planning, and strong visual design have been the cornerstone of my success as a small business owner and community strategist for the past two decades. I value collaboration, thoughtful strategy, and empowering teams to grow. I'm eager to contribute these capabilities to a purpose-driven organization where I can accelerate programs, grow revenue, and build vibrant communities through purposeful, well-executed initiatives.

Julie Bennett

Brand Designer, Marketing Strategist, Brand Strategist, +7

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I'm a creative with strong local networks and community history. My experience spans brand and business development, retail management, marketing, and design with a focus on community projects, boards, and associations. These experiences have strengthened my problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and my passion is helping organizations and people find their path and purpose. My business and communications background supports directing project management and planning, and strong visual design have been the cornerstone of my success as a small business owner and community strategist for the past two decades. I value collaboration, thoughtful strategy, and empowering teams to grow. I'm eager to contribute these capabilities to a purpose-driven organization where I can accelerate programs, grow revenue, and build vibrant communities through purposeful, well-executed initiatives.…I'm a creative with strong local networks and community history. My experience spans brand and business development, retail management, marketing, and design with a focus on community projects, boards, and associations. These experiences have strengthened my problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and my passion is helping organizations and people find their path and purpose. My business and communications background supports directing project management and planning, and strong visual design have been the cornerstone of my success as a small business owner and community strategist for the past two decades. I value collaboration, thoughtful strategy, and empowering teams to grow. I'm eager to contribute these capabilities to a purpose-driven organization where I can accelerate programs, grow revenue, and build vibrant communities through purposeful, well-executed initiatives.

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I’m a creative with strong local networks and community history. My experience spans brand and business development, retail management, marketing, and design with a focus on community projects, boards, and associations. These experiences have strengthened my problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and my passion is helping organizations and people find their path and purpose. My business and communications background supports directing project management and planning, and strong visual design have been the cornerstone of my success as a small business owner and community strategist for the past two decades.

I value collaboration, thoughtful strategy, and empowering teams to grow. I’m eager to contribute these capabilities to a purpose-driven organization where I can accelerate programs, grow revenue, and build vibrant communities through purposeful, well-executed initiatives.

Skills

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Brand Identity

Intermediate

Work Experience

Executive Director at Sumner Downtown Promotion Association

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Provided leadership for the association through event production and management, and oversaw membership recruitment. Responsible for strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, and program and event production.

Executive Director at House of Mercy Communications and Development

January 1, 2021 - Present

Provided leadership for a communications-focused organization through event production and management, with responsibility for strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, and program and event production.

Office Manager & Sales at Cartozian Flooring

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Managed office operations and sales, supported customer service, and performed administrative duties.

Data Collector at House Happy

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Data collection and management, customer service, home inspections, data entry, and related operational tasks.

Board Member at Women of Impact Conference (Gig Harbor)

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Board membership and event support for the Women of Impact conference, including decor, lighting, green room coordination, and catering for a three-day event attended by 100+ women.

Owner/Operator at Retro Spect Vintage Clothing Boutique

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Startup and daily operations of a vintage clothing boutique; customer service, branding and marketing, social media, marketing events, merchandising and inventory management.

Owner/Operator at Urban Xchange Resale and New Clothing Boutique

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012

Startup and daily operations of a retail boutique; customer service, branding and marketing, social media, marketing events, merchandising and inventory.

Owner/Operator at The Den All Ages Venue and Tea Bar

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Strategic planning, branding, marketing, menu planning and recipe development for baked goods, customer service, personnel management, event planning, green room hosting, booking and promotions.

Partner/Owner at BK Designs and Holidays Commercial Holiday Displays

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Large-scale holiday installations across Greater Seattle and Tacoma; multi-story light displays, outdoor lighting and garland displays, three-dimensional props, decor, and related design work.