Julia Lilly
Seattle,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated Administrative Associate with a desire to take on new challenges. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and project management, ensuring smooth office operations and support for team objectives. Described as a creative, welcoming, and bubbly person, which translates to having drive and stamina in the workplace to quickly master new skills. Dedicated to anti-racist practices and making intersectional equity a main focus of their career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Associate
Washington Conservation Action
Seattle, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping functions for WCA's 501 (c)(4) and their 527 (Political Action Committee), including bill payments and donation data entry in compliance with GAAP principles.
- Managed donor activity and information in Salesforce and generated thank-you letters to donors, acting as a bridge between the Administrative team and the Development team in tracking income.
- Handled logistics on various projects to improve organizational efficiency.
Public Engagement Intern
Seattle Department Of Transportation
Seattle, WA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Increased public engagement for capital projects by developing strategic communications, such as managing project websites and writing for large newsletters.
- Assisted with event planning, support, and the execution of virtual and in-person engagements to educate the public on citywide projects.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations and community groups to foster collaboration on project communications.
Painting Instructor and Perfomer
The Painted Palace
Bellevue, WA
09.2017 - Current
- Taught large classes how to create intricate paintings, provided detailed and individualized instructions as needed to improve the customers' experience.
- Cultivated a magical and enticing environment as Disney Princess characters for birthday parties, balancing staying in character with crowd control to manage with multiple young children at a time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Public Affairs Double Major
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06-2022
Skills
- Accounting and Bookkeeping (Quickbooks)
- Data collection & entry (Salesforce, Excel)
- Project Coordination and Management
- Strong presentation abilities & public speaking skills
- Cross-team collaboration
- Administrative leadership
- Marketing Communications
Professional Development
- The Management Center: Working for Change
- Center for Diversity and the Environment: Decoding Whiteness (Racial Justice for a Re-Imagined World)
- WA State Public Disclosure Committee: Compliance Training for Candidates and Committees
- National Democratic Training Center: Fundamentals of Campaign Messaging, Targeting Voters, Strategic Planning and Goals Setting, Equitable and Inclusive Campaign Practices
Leadership Experience
Student Executive Council at Seattle University: Co-Chair and Public Affairs representative (2019-2022)
- Worked with university professors and students to foster community within the major, as well as scheduling and leading meetings with other student representatives from the university.
Timeline
Administrative Associate
Washington Conservation Action
08.2023 - Current
Public Engagement Intern
Seattle Department Of Transportation
06.2021 - 06.2022
Painting Instructor and Perfomer
The Painted Palace
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Public Affairs Double Major
Seattle University
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