“Julia is a motivated and passionate sales director and a true pleasure to work with. She has compassion for everyone she works with and is committed to doing everything she can to help her retail partners succeed. She balances creativity with strategic thinking and has a very strong work ethic. Julia’s networking skills are second to none. She is a leader amongst her peers and in the retail gift industry. I will always appreciate the effort Julia put forth to help me acclimate to the business and culture at Corkcicle quickly. Julia is a great asset to any sales team and company looking to drive results in a positive manner. ”
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Education
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University of Florida
Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Fraternity, Savant Leadership Honorary, Dance Marathon benefiting The Children's Miracle Network, Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society, CHAMPS Mentoring Program
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The University of Florida Masters in Business Management is a generalist graduate business program designed specifically for individuals with non-business academic backgrounds. The intense curriculum is designed to provide skills that encompass general business understanding and the art and science of management. An MSM from UF is the equivalent of the first year of a traditional 2-year MBA program.
Volunteer Experience
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President
Gift & Home Trade Association
- Present 9 years 7 months
2023-2024: President
2022-2023: Vice President & Conference Chair
2019-2022: Secretary
2019-2022: Founding Chair, Education Committee
2017-2019: Board Member at Large
Member of the Board, 2017 to present. Member since 2015.
The Association was designed to help and encourage vendors, sales agencies, industry affiliates and retailers to work together, improving relationships and making business better by providing members with the opportunity to exchange ideas and…2023-2024: President
2022-2023: Vice President & Conference Chair
2019-2022: Secretary
2019-2022: Founding Chair, Education Committee
2017-2019: Board Member at Large
Member of the Board, 2017 to present. Member since 2015.
The Association was designed to help and encourage vendors, sales agencies, industry affiliates and retailers to work together, improving relationships and making business better by providing members with the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with industry leaders. Essentially, the GHTA is a place for members to connect, to learn, and to contribute. -
Member
Gift Sales Manager Association
- Present 12 years
2020-2021: Treasurer
2018-2020: Vice President of Membership
2016-2017: Conference Content Chair - Responsible for creating a compelling and valuable meeting by planning all content including speakers, panels, guided discussions, and seminars.
Board Member 2016-2021. Member since 2012.
GSMA uses the combined knowledge and experience of its members to discuss all aspects of sales management, with the common goal of improving company operations and increasing sales. As a…2020-2021: Treasurer
2018-2020: Vice President of Membership
2016-2017: Conference Content Chair - Responsible for creating a compelling and valuable meeting by planning all content including speakers, panels, guided discussions, and seminars.
Board Member 2016-2021. Member since 2012.
GSMA uses the combined knowledge and experience of its members to discuss all aspects of sales management, with the common goal of improving company operations and increasing sales. As a group, our mission is to grow the industry by responding to the needs of our customers, sales representatives, and peers through education and communication. -
Active Member and Volunteer
Junior League of Greater Orlando
- 5 years 10 months
Committee Placements:
2018-2020: Girls on the Run Committee
2017-2018: 5k Planning Team
2016-2017: Public Affairs Team
2015-2016: Community Action Volunteer
2014-2015 Community Action Volunteer
Dedicated time monthly to Junior League and community partner projects. As a Community Action Team Member, recruited League members to volunteer for projects and events.
The Junior League of Greater Orlando is an organization of over 700 local women committed to promoting…Committee Placements:
2018-2020: Girls on the Run Committee
2017-2018: 5k Planning Team
2016-2017: Public Affairs Team
2015-2016: Community Action Volunteer
2014-2015 Community Action Volunteer
Dedicated time monthly to Junior League and community partner projects. As a Community Action Team Member, recruited League members to volunteer for projects and events.
The Junior League of Greater Orlando is an organization of over 700 local women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Since 1947, JLGO's efforts have helped children and families in areas such as health, education, arts and culture, and the environment. The Junior League of Greater Orlando is currently focused on working in our community in the areas of childhood health, hunger, and poverty.
Honors & Awards
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40 Under 40
Gift Shop Magazine and Gift and Home Trade Association
https://giftshopmag.com/40under40/
Organizations
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ASTRA - American Specialty Toy Retailing Association
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