Julia A. Pregot
Brunswick,MD
Summary
I am a dynamic and mission-driven community outreach professional with demonstrated skills in business development, market research, event planning, and partnership-building. My ultimate goal is to inspire meaningful growth in those I serve, leveraging my strong relationship-building skills and a proven ability to guide, as well as inspire, others. I seamlessly integrate strategic development and operational versatility to deliver measurable results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Coordinator/Director of Outreach/Director of Admissions
Fusion Academy
10.2022 - Current
- Promote Fusion enrollment opportunities and programs to professionals such as therapists, psychiatrists, doctors and educators in the surrounding communities, via phone calls, emails and face-to-face visits both on and off campus
- Develop new relationships with local associations & community-based organizations and maintain existing relationships with these groups by attending group meetings
- Create opportunities to bring visitors onto the Fusion campus
- Record and report key metrics using internal tracking systems
- Manage a marketing, outreach and admissions budget
- Develop an annual community awareness and outreach plan
- Own the student admissions process, including initial inquiries from parents, campus tours, and ensuring a celebrity experience for the enrolling family
- Utilize social media outlets to post updates about the campus
- Monitor progress towards outreach goals regularly, making adjustments as needed to ensure continued success of initiatives
- Organize, plan and execute multiple types of networking and outreach events
- Manage inventory for all promotional and educational materials, including brochures, handbooks, guides, multimedia presentations, and create campus specific SWAG
- Handle public relations, such as developing strategic relationships, as well as attending professional trade shows and conventions
- Attend informational presentations given by local and national mental health, medical and educational professionals
Co-Owner
Melocik & Pregot, LLC
04.2010 - 09.2022
- Oversaw a staff of up to 16 employees, located across 3 separate locations
- Mentored employees to improve work performance, promoting professional development and growth within the company
- Regularly assessed productivity and made team adjustments as needed
- Created and implemented training materials and hosted training sessions to foster best business practices and superior customer service
- Directed overall operation, including the hiring process, supervision of the employees and the day-to-day operations
- Devised advertising and marketing strategies to ensure the company objectives were met and/or exceeded
- Created action-oriented business plans and targeted marketing strategies
- Consistently interfaced with customers to achieve high levels of customer service and customer satisfaction
- Planned and executed team building activities and an employee recognition incentive program
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns to expand customer base and increase brand awareness
- Implemented regular performance reviews for staff members to address concerns proactively and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and improved product quality
Branch Office Administrator
Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Supported the financial advisor in marketing and growing the branch
- Created and deepened relationships with both current and prospective clients
- Managed all pertinent financial documentation in a deadline driven environment and ensured the branch met and exceeded all financial industry regulations
- Single-handedly managed the opening of a new branch office from inception to completion
- Trained new BOAs from other offices and took part in and ran POD meetings, which acted as a think-tank for our designated area branches
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for branch staff, optimizing time management processes
- Ensured compliance with company regulations by conducting regular audits of internal documents and records
Marketing and Business Development Analyst
Medmarc Insurance Group
03.2005 - 12.2010
- Contacted prospective clients and educated them regarding the company's service offerings
- Conducted various marketing campaigns and represented the company at trade shows
- Collaborated with the Territorial Managers to build solid working relationships with external brokers
- Analyzed data and created a variety of reports for executives and upper management
- Planned and coordinated board and broker meetings, both on and offsite
- Conducted weekly 'New Business' meetings with both the Marketing and Underwriting departments to monitor and report progress pertaining to annual business objectives
- Successfully developed, executed and maintained an effective contact management system for the Marketing Department
- Populated the contact management system with current and prospective client information
- Identified new market opportunities through in-depth research and analysis of industry trends
- Streamlined sales processes by automating manual tasks and improving efficiency in the sales funnel
- Built strong relationships with key clients for better understanding of their needs and preferences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2003
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office, Salesforce, Power BI, Pardot, SAM and Matrix
- Strong business background
- Adept in various social media and blogging platforms
- Experience with Infinity database, ACT Contact Management System, ImageRight, SunBear Contact Management
- Event coordination
Timeline
Outreach Coordinator/Director of Outreach/Director of Admissions
Fusion Academy
10.2022 - Current
Branch Office Administrator
Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.
03.2015 - 10.2018
Co-Owner
Melocik & Pregot, LLC
04.2010 - 09.2022
Marketing and Business Development Analyst
Medmarc Insurance Group
03.2005 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Mason University
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