Julie E. Email & Phone Number

I've been extremely honored to have a rich professional experience in a wide range of roles and industries.My professional career in journalism began in college, where I worked throughout my entire undergrad at the student newspaper in a wide variety of roles. My first professional role was at the Southern Illinoisan, where I developed copyediting and design skills. My move to Wyoming really developed those skills deeper as well as opened up an opportunity to be a leader in the newsroom in a management role leading the copy desk. I transitioned away from journalism when I joined the team at Sierra Trading Post/TJX as a copywriter and product researcher. I learned the ins and outs of outdoor gear, product writing and copywriting research. It was a wonderful opportunity not only to grow as a writer and researcher but also to develop professionally through change within a company while Sierra aligned more closely with TJX overall due to an acquisition. This was a lot of change for our team, and learning how to positively manage change was an important part of my development. A transition to Peak Wellness Center was an exciting opportunity to develop more marketing and community engagement experience, but after starting that role in early 2020 right before the pandemic, things definitely didn't go as planned, as I'm sure a lot of people can relate to. As a community nonprofit mental health facility, the pandemic affected the team in a much different, more powerful and impactful way than many industries experienced. But it was also a period of personal growth and development, working closely with the team in a remote setting to continue to get care to those who needed it the most. I transitioned to Athletic Brewing Company in late 2020, and have been so excited to be a part of a team working so hard to grow the NA beer category. This role touches on and utilizes all of my experience and strengths, as well as provides an incredible opportunity to learn every single day and work on some of my weaknesses as well. My lifelong goal is to constantly grow and learn, as I often find myself bored when I'm tasked with something that does not allow me to feed my curious nature by asking questions and thinking critically. I am constantly inspired by my teammates and everyone I meet in this role!