Julia Muffler
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers and community members to establish channels in which to seek funding, develop programming, create marketing and promotional outreach opportunities. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Challenger Learning Center
Museum Of Innovation And Science
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Worked with organizations and leadership teams to become part of the science education community.
- Wrote grant proposals to provide funding for infrastructure, programming, staff, and resources.
- Sought community support, both verbal and financial, in order to provide funding for infrastructure, programming, staff, and resource development.
Executive Director, Challenger Learning Center
Unser Racing Museum
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Trained incoming staff and conducted regular team meetings to effectively communicate.
Director, Challenger Learning Center
Lucas County Educational Service Center
04.2003 - 12.2008
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Worked with local educational organizations to develop programming, write winning grant proposals, and make presentations to potential donors.
Director, Challenger Learning Center
Chabot Space & Science Center
04.2000 - 03.2003
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential donors to drive funding development.
- Worked within the community, including the educational and governmental leadership, to establishment partnerships, write award winning grant proposals, and collaborative in both programming and development efforts.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN01.1982
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05.1977
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Strategies and Goals
- Organizational Development
- Budget Management
- Staff Development
- Issues Resolution
- Hiring and Retention
- Financial Reporting
- Charismatic Leader
- Content Development
- Fundraising Events
- Donor Management
- Marketing Strategies
- Budget Development
- Scheduling
- Presentation Development & Delivery
- Partnership Development
- Grant Writing
- University Collaboration
Accomplishments
Significant Grant Awards:
Distance Learning Program Development
Lilly Endowment
Indiana Humanities Foundation
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Krogers, Walmart Resource Grants
Rotary Clubs
InKind Donations
Private, Individual Donations
Certification
Distance Learning, Indiana Department of Education
Model Chapter Leader, Young Astronauts Program
Timeline
Director, Challenger Learning Center
Museum Of Innovation And Science
11.2014 - 11.2015
Executive Director, Challenger Learning Center
Unser Racing Museum
01.2010 - 04.2011
Director, Challenger Learning Center
Lucas County Educational Service Center
04.2003 - 12.2008
Director, Challenger Learning Center
Chabot Space & Science Center
04.2000 - 03.2003
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University Southeast
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Christopher Newport University
Distance Learning, Indiana Department of Education
Model Chapter Leader, Young Astronauts Program
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