Julie McCauley
Winnetka,IL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Project Manager with extensive experience at AgencyEA, excelling in large-scale corporate event management and logistics. Proven track record in cultivating vendor relationships and leading teams to deliver exceptional results. Adept at project execution and fostering client relations, ensuring seamless productions that elevate brand visibility and achieve strategic goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Project Manager
Freelance Consultant
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Directed project management for Northwestern’s Alumni Reunion Event, emphasizing production and coordination of various elements, timeline development, and on-site staffing oversight.
- Project Management Support, Roosevelt University, The Heller College of Business.
- Project Support for iManage and its customer event offering access to the latest iManage innovations.
- Project Manager for Chicago Fashion Week.
- Project Management Support for the Annual WINGS Gala. WINGS is the largest provider of housing and domestic violence services in Illinois.
- Project Management Support for the Annual Community House Antiques and Modernism Show.
- Assistant for the Annual Winnetka Public School Phone-A-Thon, to raise funds to support grants for teachers.
Corporate Event Producer
AgencyEA
Chicago, Illinois
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Directed production, design, management, and execution of prominent corporate events including BDT Capital Partners, ULTA Beauty, Boston Consulting Group, and Northwestern University.
- Implemented full-service production of meetings and events ensuring strategic planning, timeline and budget management, and flawless execution.
- Served as production lead with all vendors including venue, catering, internal creative team, décor, audio, lighting, photographer, and staffing.
- Managed internal and external teams in executing launches, global event programs, summits, and conferences.
- Worked alongside the Senior Production Managers and Director of Production to evaluate, assist, and lead in the development of accounts.
- Key skills include project budget management, unrelenting attention to detail, cultivating relationships, managing teams, overseeing scheduling, on-site production management.
Corporate Account Executive and Producer
JAM Productions
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Developed accounts from conception to completion while supervising support teams of project managers, event coordinators, creative directors, outside vendors and production managers.
- Identified and presented new business opportunities in collaboration with President of Entertainment and Creative Services Group.
- Accountable for writing, designing and creatively concepting proposals.
- Directed all support roles as they relate to the proposal process including creative directors, production managers and talent buyers.
- Skilled negotiator of client contracts and project management fees.
- Created events that elevated the stature of brands while simultaneously achieving sales goals.
- Provided event management for a variety of notable corporate accounts including Red Bull, Homedics and Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago and Network of Strength Walk to Empower 5k run/walk event.
Director of Events
Lannon Communications
03.2006 - 11.2009
- Designated by company President as Director of Events to establish in-house events department focused on luxury and lifestyle clients across local and national markets.
- Motivated teams to adhere to the high execution and creative standards demanded by top-tier retail and lifestyle brands ranging from esteemed retailers to luxury real estate developers.
- Managed client budgets, vendor relations, invitation design and development, targeted guest lists, event staffing and coordination, talent acquisition, production schedules, and all creative development to accomplish client objectives and to create seamless productions.
- Created event portion of new business pitches and presented event concepts alongside the president of the company.
- Worked closely with the agency’s media team to create event components that provided publicity opportunities and complemented an overall marketing plan.
- Created systems and organizational tools that managed the department’s day-to-day projects.
- Secured client partnerships with non-profit organizations to increase public visibility.
Marketing and Events
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
03.2003 - 02.2006
- Hired to create media strategies, marketing ideas and event production systems for the auction house.
- Directed and managed marketing initiatives to drive dealers, press and buyers to the auctions.
- Developed special events to benefit non-profit partners and organizations in Chicago.
- Created and implemented youth marketing strategies to encourage people in their twenties and thirties to buy and sell at auction.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree -
University of Vermont
Burlington, VTSkills
- Large scale corporate event management
- Project execution
- Logistics management
- Skilled team leader
- Effective team contributor
- Strong networker
- Effectively fosters vendor relationships
- Strong work ethic
- Skilled administrative professional
- Attention to detail
- Creative thinking
- Meeting facilitation
- Project scheduling
- Training and mentoring
- Client relations
- Multi-project management
- Schedule coordination
- Project planning
Philanthropic Support
- Current Board Member, Winnetka Public Schools Foundation
- Current Board Member, Women's Board of The Community House in Winnetka
- Current Board Member, WINGS Program
- Featured in Sheridan Road Magazine, September 2024 issue for my involvement in the Wings Program and the Purple Tie Ball which we raised over a million dollars.
- Past Board Member, Old Willow Club, Glenview
Affiliations
Volunteer, PAWS Chicago
Timeline
Lead Project Manager
Freelance Consultant
01.2016 - 01.2025
Corporate Event Producer
AgencyEA
01.2011 - 01.2014
Corporate Account Executive and Producer
JAM Productions
01.2009 - 01.2011
Director of Events
Lannon Communications
03.2006 - 11.2009
Marketing and Events
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
03.2003 - 02.2006
Bachelor’s Degree -
University of Vermont