Julia Jackson Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Wily helps change agents from Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, non-profits, and start-ups tackle challenges, achieve tangible outcomes, and innovate faster, with less risk. We design and facilitate battle-tested workshops using proven innovation tools and practices and train teams to apply these methods within their organizations. - Design and facilitate innovation processes for cross-functional teams pulling from varied tools and practices (design thinking, business strategy, journey mapping, behavior change, etc) - Enhance the skills and capabilities of individuals and teams through immersive in-person and virtual training. - Ensure timely execution, world-class experiences, high-quality deliverables, and client satisfaction through robust client relationship and project management. - Save clients’ time, money, resources, and energy by leveraging sprint processes to align stakeholders quickly and validate assumptions and new solutions with end users through prototyping and testing. - Support client success through thought partnership and ongoing consulting.- Enhance the United States’ global public affairs efforts by delivering Embassy-sponsored innovation programs in the Dominican Republic (5 programs), Namibia (4 programs), Italy (2 programs), Thailand, and Grenada.- Emceed two Innovation Symposiums in Namibia, Africa and led panel discussion featuring female entrepreneurs and innovators- Host and Co-Facilitator of 2-Day Design Sprint Bootcamp featuring Jake Knapp — Design Sprint creator and NYT bestselling author of SPRINT (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018)- Featured in The Remote Design Sprint Guide — a primer written by Design Sprint creator, Jake Knapp

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Consulting firm with expertise in project management, strategic planning, customer and community engagement, marketing, branding, storytelling, and communications.- Manage subcontractors and project partners.- Develop and implement business strategies, data-driven processes, and comprehensive brand awareness. - Over $45 million raised for non-profit clients through grants and campaigns.- Creative direction and project management of media production and digital/ print marketing. - Design and facilitate Board, stakeholder and community engagement efforts. - Data-driven and qualitative evaluation and impact reportingPast projects include: Design Thinking Facilitator + Curriculum Developer for Charlotte Lab School. - Created and facilitated a design thinking course to foster creative confidence among youth. - Instructed and coached over 200 students in 21st-century skills, entrepreneurship, and human-centered solutions.- Connected students with businesses and community leaders.Project Manager + Creative Strategy Consultant for SEED20, Social Venture Partner’s flagship program for social entrepreneurs- Led all aspects of marketing and communications for SEED20 — media relations, website, social media, stakeholder communication, storytelling, and event management. - Creative director for all video production and narrative photo shoots. - Innovator of the SEED20 program and vision.- Coached social entrepreneurs on pitching skills, business strategy, and marketing. Marketing Consultant for Midgett Productions- Full-scale branding, strategic communications, and marketing launch for Midgett Production’s “Neale Bayly Rides,” a docuseries on the Speed Channel.Marketing and Strategy Consultant for Susie Films- Branding, marketing, and strategic planning for Susie Films' "100 Words Film Festival"

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

- Developed a full-scale, multi-platform marketing strategy and brand identity for a start-up IT company at the intersection of healthcare and employee engagement. - Provided user interface strategy and creative direction for mobile apps and other technology products.- Created and oversaw all customer onboarding and engagement processes. - Served as project management lead for all product development initiatives with the off-shore team.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Developed, organized, and implemented a comprehensive fund development strategy for a rapidly expanding substance abuse non-profit organization. Coordinated all fund development, public relations, marketing efforts, agency publications, and volunteer activities. Provided leadership to Board in areas of development, marketing, planning, evaluation, et al. Other activities included spearheading agency’s outcome measures process, collaborating with other agencies on community initiatives, providing fiscal and program analysis, and presenting Hope Haven to community groups, individuals, and funders.

Greater New York City Area

Spearheaded projects for President, Vice-President, and executive team of a comprehensive 200-year old social services agency with an operating budget of over $43 million. Projects included proposal development, program evaluation, quality assurance, fiscal analysis and research on managed care and non-profit entrepreneurship. Designed and implemented new fund raising initiative aimed at generating a younger support base for the organization. Active in Board of Directors’ strategic planning process, agency accreditation, and business planning. Assisted in developing proposals for government, foundation, and empowerment zone funding.