Julie Mell

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An impassioned and experienced Events Director with a degree in Film/Video and Graphic Design from California College of Arts, seeking a position in a creative film related space leveraging my skills as an enthusiastic, detail oriented leader.

Professional Skills and Accomplishments

Conducted social media planning and implementation marketing campaigns across platforms including Facebook, Twitter & Instagram contributing to Toque Blanche winning The Global Retailer’s 2016 U.S. Global Innovators Award and Kitchenware Retailer of the Year Award, along with the 2016 Best Homegoods Store, and contributed to their outstanding customer service with part-time presence in store. Helped maintain email marketing lists to ensure strong list upkeep for monthly newsletter.

Manage social media including drafting posts, posting, managing and tracking impact of clients social media activities across several platforms.

Event Director for large and small private events responsible for every aspect of event production, from preplanning and designing to post-analysis. Includes venue selection, planning, coordinating vendors, negotiating catering, entertainment and ambiance, as well as arranging transportation, lodging and other guest hospitalities and timelines, securing permits and training, managing and supporting volunteers.

Designed and taught a dynamic children’s art program at Cabrillo Unified SD for 450 students K-5. Prepared lesson plans for customized art curricula through creative repurposing and recycling. Worked closely with teachers and staff ensuring the program integrated educational goals while allowing students to collaborate, create and have fun building cultural awareness and understanding.

Raised tens of thousands of dollars as both director and producer of student lead education and enrichment events and as Co-President of Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library (two years) which supported library educational programs.

As Operations Director at Realtime Video, recruited and hired top talent (including interns) comprising ~20% of company employees, managed third party PR firm and publishing houses, significantly contributing to revenue growth.

Authored and awarded public grant from Philanthropic Ventures Foundation for Children’s Art Program.

Volunteered at Windrider Film Forum and San Francisco Jewish Film Festivals assisting filmmakers and industry guests ensuring a positive, entertaining and memorable experience. Engaged in serious and thoughtful conversation with filmmakers about films, filmmaking and community.

Employment History

Julie Mell Design Freelance Event Director and Graphic Designer 1994-Present

Julie Mell Freelance Social Media Manager for Small Businesses Present

Toque Blanche (Kitchenware Retailer) Social Media Director and Customer Relations 2015-10/2016

Farallone View Elementary School Art Teacher K-5 and Director of Special Events 2006-2009, 2012

The Men’s Wearhouse Corporate Office Advertising Manager In-House Designer 1996-1998

Real Time Video Director of Operations, Public Relations and Marketing 1992-1996

Education

California College of the Arts (Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA)

B.A., Film/Video and Graphic Design

*President’s Council member – granted in recognition of academic merit.

Professional Development

Board – Capital Campaign Fund, Half Moon Bay Library Renovation

Co-President Board – Friends of the Library, Half Moon Bay Library 2013-2015

Sundance Film Festival attendee 1992-2016

Computer and Internet Skills

Word, Excel, iMovie, Facebook, Squarespace, Wix, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube

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