Julie Ford Email & Phone Number

Honolulu, Hawaii

Since 2004, Julie Schweitzer Ford (who founded the organization under her maiden name) has run this boutique-style PR consultancy with a niche in healthcare and financial-related projects. She works with a hand-picked team of communications professionals to provide clients with expertise in traditional PR, corporate positioning, medial relations, marketing solutions, and business consulting.We are an efficient, nimble group of professionals who speak the same language as entrepreneurs… Show more Since 2004, Julie Schweitzer Ford (who founded the organization under her maiden name) has run this boutique-style PR consultancy with a niche in healthcare and financial-related projects. She works with a hand-picked team of communications professionals to provide clients with expertise in traditional PR, corporate positioning, medial relations, marketing solutions, and business consulting.We are an efficient, nimble group of professionals who speak the same language as entrepreneurs -- because we are also entrepreneurs. We have a broad range of experience with corporate and non-profit clients and have earned awards for local, national, and international marketing and PR.As a team, we believe in the following core values:Core Values1. We’re real. We live and work authentically. We don’t try to be Brand X.2. We’re happy. When we wake up in the morning, we’re excited to start work.3. We’re unique. We bake from scratch. We don’t do “cookie cutter” communications. We throw away the mold.3. We’re transparent. We operate openly in our relationships with clients and one another.4. We strive. We’re always challenging ourselves to find better ways to represent our clients. We want to make a difference. 5. We’re bold. We vigorously support and defend our clients. We’re not afraid to take a stand.We go beyond traditional PR to analyze business operations and efficiency -- so that an organization's communication strategies integrate seamlessly with its day-to-day operations. This includes building databases, training customer service reps, and analyzing workflow. Special ExpertiseWe continually draw upon two additional areas of knowledge -- financial expertise and healthcare/not-for-profit management. We have earned awards for reputation management, crisis management, corporate positioning, viral marketing, media relations, customer loyalty programs, international communications, research, and more. Show less

State Capitol

Special project with the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness (Scott Morishige), his team of experts, and the many community stakeholders across the state on strategic communication. This position was funded through FYE 2017 (6/30/17). We intersected with media on a daily basis, put on multiple press conferences, made statewide announcements regarding homelessness, and helped construct/project manage the state's Family Assessment Center with a multi-department team and outside committee of… Show more Special project with the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness (Scott Morishige), his team of experts, and the many community stakeholders across the state on strategic communication. This position was funded through FYE 2017 (6/30/17). We intersected with media on a daily basis, put on multiple press conferences, made statewide announcements regarding homelessness, and helped construct/project manage the state's Family Assessment Center with a multi-department team and outside committee of builders, architects, and engineers.During that time, day-to-day management of Schweitzer Consulting was led by Adria Estribou, with my oversight. Show less

Honolulu, Hi

PGIMC is an SEC‐registered investment advisor that provides investment management services for individuals, institutions, and mutual funds. I cannot respond to business‐related messages through LinkedIn.com. You may contact me at 818-242-6693 or jford@pgimc.com. For more information, go to www.pacificglobal.us.During my special project with the Office of the Governor (which ended 6/30/2017), I took a sabbatical from my position with Pacific Global Investment Management Company (PGIMC)… Show more PGIMC is an SEC‐registered investment advisor that provides investment management services for individuals, institutions, and mutual funds. I cannot respond to business‐related messages through LinkedIn.com. You may contact me at 818-242-6693 or jford@pgimc.com. For more information, go to www.pacificglobal.us.During my special project with the Office of the Governor (which ended 6/30/2017), I took a sabbatical from my position with Pacific Global Investment Management Company (PGIMC). I rejoined in 2018. Show less

Operations, fund raising and communications.

Honolulu, Hi

Worked in the corporate department for clients including AT&T, Hawaii State Commission on Performance Standards, Castle & Cooke Properties, Marine Oil Spill Response Corporation, Hawaii Hurricane Relief, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Campbell Estate and the Stryker Weiner Yokota company's brochure.

Livingston, Nj

Worked in a team environment to create crisis management plans, manage internal communications programs for clients, and help identify and contact new business prospects.