Julia Duerr
Reading,PA
Summary
Exceptional Implementation Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in people management, communication and presentation skills, and planning for culturally diverse populations with empathy in mind. Adept in building strategic relationships, leveraging interpersonal skills, and acting as a subject matter expert for various organizational intricacies, and strategic long and short term planning. Effective communicator with multidisciplinary teams to assess educational needs and ensure compliance with regulatory and therapeutic best practices. Driven to enhance employee and consumer experience while contributing positively to the organization’s overall plan. Proven track record of organizational, planning and implementation, and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Therapist
Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21
08.2018 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans aligned with IEP goals, ensuring measurable progress in speech, language, and communication skills.
- Coordinate and manage a full caseload across multiple grade levels, balancing assessment, intervention, and compliance documentation within strict deadlines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including educators, psychologists, occupational therapists, and nurses—to support holistic student development.
- Lead IEP meetings and contribute expert recommendations that inform educational planning and student support services.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate treatment efficacy, adjust goals, and report progress to families and school personnel.
- Manage special projects such as assistive technology integration, communication boards, or district-wide speech screenings.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district regulations, ensuring all documentation meets audit and reporting standards.
- Build strong relationships with families, promoting carryover of skills and supporting continuity of care between school and home settings.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals to share evaluation data, align treatment approaches, and facilitate referrals when medically necessary.
Executive Sales Assistant/Project Manager
Ethosource Office Furniture
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed projects from initial client consultation through final installation, ensuring all deliverables met scope, budget, and timeline requirements.
- Collaborated with clients to assess workspace needs, develop design solutions, and present customized furniture proposals.
- Coordinated communication among clients, vendors, trucking companies, and installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Negotiated pricing and vendor contracts to secure favorable terms and maximize project profitability.
- Monitored budgets and cost analyses to ensure consistent profit margins across all projects.
- Managed logistics for delivery and installation, including scheduling shipments, verifying inventory, and coordinating on-site crews.
- Led project close-out activities, verifying punch list completion, processing final invoices, and conducting client satisfaction reviews.
- Collaborated with internal sales and design teams to improve workflow efficiency and enhance overall project outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PASkills
- Salesforce
- Quickbooks
- STaR
- ITT
- Special Programs System
- Canva
- ERank
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Dropbox
Timeline
Speech and Language Therapist
Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21
08.2018 - Current
Executive Sales Assistant/Project Manager
Ethosource Office Furniture
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Pennsylvania State University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Schedule Coordination
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Protocol Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Training Facilitation
- Process Improvement
- SaaS
- Research
- Differentiation of Individual Needs
- Curation of Learning Content
- Reporting
- Data Analysis
- People Management
- Empathic Inclusivity
- Effective Communicator
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Exceptionally Innovative
- Solutions-Oriented