JULIE ANDREWS
Alma
New York,NY
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Accomplished executive leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth in Fortune 100 organizations. Focused on building high-performing teams, forging client partnerships, and modernizing operating models to deliver measurable outcomes. Expertise in integrating marketing, customer experience, technology, and operations to promote sustainable growth and innovation.
Work History
Head of Business Leadership
2 Years 8 Months- Executive Leadership Team member leading a 35-person Business Leadership organization, including five Group Business Directors supporting 15 Fortune 100 and enterprise partnerships. Achieved organic growth target of 15% y-o-y.
- Strengthened leadership bench by coaching senior business leaders, clarifying role expectations, redesigning portfolio ownership, and establishing a consistent operating model across Business Leadership organization.
- Aligned commercial strategy, operating models, resource planning, and organizational design with executive clients and agency leadership to enhance growth and client outcomes.
- Created standardized operating rhythms, portfolio management practices, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance consistency, executive visibility, and cross-functional decision-making.
- Executive Leadership Team
Managing Director
3 Years- Progressed from regional leadership across R/GA's West Coast offices to the Global Executive Leadership Team, shaping commercial strategy, organizational effectiveness, and executive client partnerships across one of the world's leading digital transformation agencies. Closed multi-year new business engagements exceeding $5M.
- Aligned strategy, product, technology, marketing, and creative disciplines with senior client and agency executives to achieve long-term business objectives and measurable commercial outcomes.
- Developed high-performing business leadership teams and established operating practices that enhanced collaboration, executive decision-making, and client growth across multiple offices.
- Engaged with Global Leadership Team to align organizational goals
SVP, Delivery & Operations
1 Year- Advised executive leadership, including CEO and CFO, on enterprise operations, financial strategy, and organizational design across U.S. and Canada, influencing strategic decisions.
- Designed scalable operating models balancing client experience, workforce strategy, and financial performance, enhancing operational efficiency and profit margins.
- Established governance frameworks, delivery standards, and cross-functional operating practices, enabling consistent execution and effective risk management for long-term organizational growth.
- Led agency leadership team to enhance strategic direction and operational performance.
Partner, SVP Client Engagement & Operations
4 Years- Co-founded and scaled consulting practice focusing on enterprise transformation, digital modernization, and organizational design, driving annual revenue growth of 80-150%.
- Led transformation initiatives spanning operating model redesign, customer onboarding, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness, enabling clients to establish scalable foundations for long-term growth.
- Led strategic partnerships to enhance business growth and market presence.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Mentored team members, fostering professional development and collaboration.
Group Director, Project Management
1 Year- Directed enterprise resource strategy and organizational planning across multidisciplinary teams, aligning talent investments with client priorities to optimize capacity and workflow for enhanced business performance.
- Partnered with executive stakeholders to translate business strategy into scalable delivery plans, enhancing operational execution and fostering development of high-performing project leadership teams.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing strategies for diverse client portfolios.
- Directed resource allocation and project management, ensuring timely delivery of client campaigns.
- Fostered partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and market presence.
Director, Content + Distribution
1 Year- Orchestrated comprehensive content development initiatives, focusing on editorial strategy and platform innovation to modernize engagement with global audiences.
- Facilitated integrated distribution strategies for clients, enhancing collaboration with major brands such as PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, AMC, and Purina.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to create and implement cutting-edge marketing strategies and brand initiatives.
- Analyzed cultural trends to provide actionable recommendations for client campaigns and overall strategic direction.
- Facilitated mentorship for junior staff, promoting professional growth and enhancing team effectiveness.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Coursework (29 credits)
- Focus: Strategic decision-making, global competitiveness, new product development
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Business strategy
Growth strategies
Executive management
Organizational strategy
Organizational design
Operating models
AI integration in workflows
Client management
Digital transformation
Timeline
Head of Business Leadership
Alma
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Managing Director
R/GA
01.2020 - 01.2023Read More
SVP, Delivery & Operations
Virtue, The Creative Agency by Vice
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Partner, SVP Client Engagement & Operations
Rumble Fox, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2018Read More
Group Director, Project Management
Deep Focus
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More
Director, Content + Distribution
sparks & honey
01.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Northeastern University
Master of Business Administration from Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Personal Information
Title: EXECUTIVE COMMERCIAL LEADER BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS THAT ACCELERATE GROWTH.