Julia Merrill Email & Phone Number

Mohnton, Pa

The S.P.A.R.K.S. Foundation's mission is to provide high quality, inquiry-based science programming to all children regardless of socio-economic status. We strive to instill a life-long interest in STEM and encourage students to consider STEM careers later in life.The majority of funding raised by the foundation provides in-school enrichment science programming to schools whose school district budget cannot afford these hands-on science programs. The foundation also provides funding in the form of scholarships for income-eligible students desiring to enroll in Science Explorers after-school clubs or summer science camps but whose families cannot afford to pay the full cost and also college scholarships for high school seniors planning a science major at an accredited college or university.- Manage day-to-day operations and administration of this 501(c)3 non-profit.- Seek collaboration with like-minded community organizations- Fundraising, board development- Operations management: compliance; comprehensive database management; financial and budgets including preparing organization for annual audit; fund allocation; website- Marketing and PR: press releases for all in-school programs and to acknowledge generosity of corporate donors.

Serving Lancaster & Berks County, Pa

- work remotely in Lancaster, for this Chicago-based company as its Lancaster County consultant- Assist employees of companies being transferred to this area from another country. Provide an introduction to the community including geographical lay-out, customs, activities and introductions to groups based on the interests of the employee. - Provide information on everything from housing, acquiring a vehicle, applying for identification in the US, schools, churches, setting up utilities, understanding healthcare system, and more.- Work as an independent contractor on an as-needed basis

Lancaster Pa

- Ran day-to-day operations for the organization, monitoring budget and available volunteer manpower- Provided coordination for the weekly distribution of the Power Packs- Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers. - Ensured compliance with all appropriate regulations and reporting requirements- Tracked grant and other restricted spending; prepared organization for annual audit- Directed and coordinated the procurement, delivery and packing of food- Ensured that affiliate Power Packs programs received the training, materials and support as needed- Built and strengthened relationships with potential and current distribution sites,with volunteers and with funders

Harrisburg And Elizabethtown, Pa

- Coordinated all facets of the Governor's Institute from start to finish, regarding facilities, vendors, accounting, equipment and supplies, insurances, etc.- Managed the contracts between the state, the site and outsourced entities- Coordinated housing, dining, extracurricular activities, technology and other A/V requirements for Institute.- Hired and managed summer intern; - Received and reviewed all required forms from participants; confirm receipt of paperwork- Managed all printed materials requirements for Institute- Acted as liaison between site and the Institute for all matters, including any emergencies involving participants

York, Pa

Presented a four-session, evening, financial literacy program designed for parents and their early school-aged children. This grant-funded, interactive program was held each month from April 2010 through April 2011 at each of the York County library branches.

Sales, support and follow-up. Worked closely with non-profits to determine which GiftWorks products and services could best enhance their fundraising mission. GiftWorks was an excellent fundraising and CRM database which was also highly affordable to small non-profits, especially.

- Coordinated several hundred JA student programs each year in several counties; included volunteer recruitment, retention and training, educating teachers & administrators about JA and implementing programs in their schools, developing funding sources, assisting with grant writing, and overseeing JA capstone programs.- Assisted in Operations Management

- Fundraising, board development- Operations management: compliance; comprehensive database management; financial and budgets; fund allocation.- Public awareness through speaking engagements, newsletters, website.- Nurture relationships with school district administration, as well as with PTO and community members.- Liaison for MT Alumni Association; editor of its newsletter

- Managed an operations staff; oversaw marketing and sales of hands-on science programs: developed marketing strategies involving display ads, printed materials, mailings, press releases. - Coordinated science programs with school district personnel, taking place in their buildings.- Promoted to Operations Manager after six months, as a result of implementing strategies to increase in-house efficiency and improve over-all profitability.

Ba French Linguistics, Minor In Economics

Activities and Societies: Intramural Sports, French Club, Stage Crew

Semester Abroad

Activities and Societies: In addition to studies, taught English to French adults and traveled- studied abroad for a semester to further.