Owner • Julie Originals • Tucson, AZ
July 2006 – Present
Award-winning branding and creative direction for corporations and non-profits. 
PASSION PROJECT:
Created Desert Dwellers Flash Cards product line from concept to shelf that teaches children about local wildlife.​​​​​​​
Creative Marketing Director • FreeFall Aerospace • Tucson, AZ
September 2017 – Present

Directs the brand strategy and the company's creative campaigns for the space tech company.
Adjunct Professor • Pima Community College  Tucson, AZ
January 2021 – Present
Teach graphic design courses in the visual communication associate’s program.
Art Director • Clear Channel Outdoor • Tucson, AZ
August 2015 – March 2017
Developed out-of-home advertising campaigns using an efficient design process, increasing client satisfaction and leading to upselling printed billboards, digital billboards, and mobile targeting.
Adjunct Professor • Southwest University of the Arts  Tucson, AZ
January 2006 – July 2010
Taught Brand Identity, Advertisement Design, Outdoor, History of Graphic Design, Color-theory, Typography, Grid Layout, and Direct Response in the visual communication bachelor’s program.
Art Director  Mister Car Wash  Tucson, AZ
September 2003 – July 2006
Managed graphic design department for a national chain with 100 locations. Created and oversaw campaigns, including gift programs, displays, interior/exterior signage, and production of brochures, folders, and banners.
AWARDS
2016 Next Generation Award, American Advertising Federation
2015 Addy Award • Package design for Sonoran Blend Granola
2014 Addy Award • Desert Dwellers Flash Cards
2013 Lumies Award • Emerging Artist Nominee
2010 Inside Tucson Business Up & Comer, Semifinalist
EDUCATION
Lead Tucson
 • Greater Tucson Leadership
Masters of Business • University of Phoenix, GPA: 3.7
Bachelors of Graphic Design • Drexel University, GPA: 3.3
SKILLS
Leadership • Creative Direction • Branding • Illustration • Graphic Design • Web Design • CMS • Digital Advertising• Design-Thinking • Marketing • Social Media  • UX • Customer Experience
SOFTWARE
Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Wordpress • Microsoft Office • 
Constant Contact • Mail Chimp
ASSOCIATIONS
Chair of Women in the Workforce, Arizona Technology Council
Creative Mornings Tucson, Organizer
Local First Arizona, Past Board Member 
 Startup Tucson
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