JULIA HILL

Grand Rapids, MI. *****

949-***-****

ad4z1x@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Columbia University (2003)

Bachelor of International Business, Marketing/Communications

New York, New York

Experience

Cisterra Development Sept. 2017 – present

Executive Director / Event Director Co. Fl. Mi.

Plan an develop top selling unique product line based on company needs, timelines, buyer requests and licensing. Manage the creative team. Review and approve all concepts and images generated in the US. Stay on top of company needs from a product perspective and continuously develop performance reporting, market and demands with a clean handoff to the technical data team.

Responsible for overseeing all costing and sourcing focusing primarily on innovation and timeliness.

Communicate with licensors on individual property brand strategies. Stay ahead of new styles guides new property opportunities while working on packaging and product line sheet approval and pre-concept submission approval. Sales presentation for their individual customer & demographic. Travel on sales calls with the sales team member to promote the product line and convey property perspective to buyer.

Select and approve master colors, fixtures, formulations, new components, and finishes set by merchandising and design team. Work on approval with licensor before line development.

Analyze sales results on products (Items, brands, and categories) to determine direction for future development.

Responsible for departmental budgeting. Updating budgets. Reviewing and approving departmental expenses Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly statistics, for his personal and professional budget.

Market the business for potential new investors, meet with clients to grow the sales, host lunch and dinners.

Research new investment properties, travel to existing properties to oversee remodels/construction.

Handle computer records, input reports for each property’s maintenance, along with automotive.

Research for new venues within budget and negotiate the cost for fundraising events to gain more sponsorships.

Global Enterprise, LLC. July 2009 – July 2017

Executive Director Europe & America

●Multi generation family with many properties to manage, international director with elite clients for events including regions of Europe and North America, purchasing material for daily functions, scheduling and attending top entertainment events, maintain household issues, rental houses, and surrounding acreage, manage 10 properties, head of banquets of all sorts.

● Hands on with human resources, hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, training, building the team, recruiting for open positions within the organization, marketing on all aspects of the organization along with sales, advertising, and strong communication.

●Cultivated new accounts by hosting fundraisers that included food/beverage/entertainment in Europe and America, along with negotiating, keep within budget, communicate, problem solving, host and manage anywhere from hundreds to thousands of guests, etc.

●Check over logistics of shipment of products to our clients, organize travel for clients, keep track of merchandise, handle ordering of new and existing products, handle and keep track of daily, monthly, yearly schedules.

●Hands on bookkeeping using quick books, sending invoices to clients, and login the account receivables, send late notice fees if needed, along with taking care of the importing of horses and wine all over the world.

●Motivate employees/clients when needed to, communicate at a high level, the customer always comes first.

●Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, make independent decisions with problem solving skills.

●Prioritize deadlines, attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.

●Managed a staff of over 130 employees, worked closely with vendors, clients, and guests.

●Trained employees to perform their daily duties, managed the inventory, hands on computer work.

●Participate in the daily operations of making judgment calls, priorities daily operations and functions for other employees, unpack shipments of merchandise, fill out paperwork for attending events, transport clients, arrange lodging for clients and employees, keep track of scheduling, calendar appointments.

Jefferson Vineyard Aug. 2005 – July 2009 General Manager Charlottesville, Va.

Oversaw all aspects of the vineyard and restaurant operations and led all Managers and Hourly Team Members

Adhered to policies and managed assigned operating systems.

Ensured collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations.

Represented company values and created a respectful, positive, and professional work environment.

Managed people by approving hourly team member hiring decisions ensured managers are effectively directing work groups.

Strategically navigated through challenges that occur in the restaurant mentoring and developing managers.

Took steps to ensure financial metrics were met and involved department managers to achieve results.

Focused on service & ensured execution of all food, serviced, and facility standards.

Responsible for achieving monthly sales and profits targets and analyzing/interpreting metrics.

Accountable for the overall success and results of the Wine Club Community

Effectively operated computer systems including a POS System, Online Team Member Scheduler, Inventory/Ordering software and the Microsoft Office Suite

Maintained a safe and healthy work environment and upheld food safety standards.

Maintained a professional image by adhering to guidelines listed in the Team Member Handbook

Farmington Country Club Feb. 2001 – Aug. 2005 Executive Director Charlottesville, Va.

Hospitality, Development, and F&B Consulting. Delivered full range of consulting work including written proposals, navigating RFP processed, fulfilled delivered, and delivered presentations.

Consistent communication with diverse client’s portfolio including hotels, restaurants, master developments, food halls, and corporate campus clients.

Executed written work, creative direction, researched, and coordinated for Strategy Assessment and Concept Development. Performed Project Management functions for openings, rebrands, and renovations.

Performed business and creative writing for client deliverables and operations. Marketing and Brand Management

Craft concept narratives, positioning statements, and general brand writing for campaigns, public relations, speaking engagements, website, and digital marketing content.

Built strategic partnerships with aligned businesses and community organizations for philanthropy and cross-promotion.

Supervised and created social media, public relations and marketing initiatives with constant goals that increased engagement and loyalty with followers and database.

Managed social media and public relations third party firms.

Singleton Resorts April 1997 – Feb. 2001 Sales Manager / Event Director New York & America

Annually planned a strategic organizational and overall budget. Maintained a climate that attracts and retains a talented and diverse staff.

Created and maintained relationships with individuals and organized to facilitate success of the organization’s financial future. Prepared agendas, reports, and materials for board meetings

Maintained excellence in the three pillars of success: Team Member Satisfaction, Guest Satisfaction, and Financial Performance.

Monitored and justified expenditures by departments to ensure they meet budgetary guidelines.

Interviewed, hired, trained, scheduled, appraises, and supervises all directly assigned personnel. Oversaw same for indirect reports.

Developed, administered, and completed action plans for all points of review including Guest Satisfaction, Team Member Satisfaction, and Financial Adherend

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