JULIE KURLAND
Takoma Park,MD
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with communication, time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive individual and team successes and contribute to optimizing growth. Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organization's mission.
Work History
Master Naturalist
MNCPPC/University of Maryland Extension
- Conducted 40 hours of collaborative field research
- Produced 5 Nature backpacks for Brookside Nature Center
- Attended 52 hours of lectures, and 3 field trips
Clean Water Captain
Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF)
- Completed VOiCES program to become BAY STEWARD
- Assisted with CBF Oyster Farming- moved 1,000s of oyster spat
- Supported lobby efforts at Maryland legislative hearing to protect oysters in the Chesapeake Bay from poaching.
- Planted 100s of tree seedlings at Claggett Farm
Bike Concierge & Clothing Sales Specialist
REI
- Assembled bikes, received and priced bike parts
- Replaced tubes and tires for customers
- Used multiple POS/software systems
- Consulted customers regarding clothing purchases
District Sales Manager
Penguin Random House
- Managed $2.5 million territory of 35 to 40 accounts
- Presented 2,000-2,500 titles annually to increase sales
- Conducted business reviews with accounts to improve sales
- Facilitated author events including literary, celebrities, and Presidents
- Taught booksellers and colleagues Edelweiss (industry software)
- Implemented ordering replenishment strategies to increase ordering efficiency, increasing sales
- Increased sales of Everyman Pocket Poets 267% in 2018
- AWARDS: Sales Person of the Year, Outstanding Performance Award, Fodor's Award for Marketing Excellence and Bud Fairbanks Award
Assistant Buyer & Info Specialist
Politics & Prose Bookstore
- Created special order system, increased sales year over year
- Contributed to monthly newsletters
- Managed 50 to 75 author events annually
- Oversaw monthly fiction book group
- Processed cash receipts and bank deposits
Education
Masters of Education -
Bachelor of Arts -
Skills
- Collaborative
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Flexible
- Budget Management
- Detail oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
Timeline
Master Naturalist - MNCPPC/University of Maryland Extension
Clean Water Captain - Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF)
Bike Concierge & Clothing Sales Specialist - REI
District Sales Manager - Penguin Random House
Assistant Buyer & Info Specialist - Politics & Prose Bookstore
George Washington University - Masters of Education,
Ithaca College - Bachelor of Arts,
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