Julie Mendes

• Demonstrated clearly the rules of syntax, genre and grammar while weaving knowledge of human condition and insight into the human soul.
• Mendes, Julie, God's Dreams Grow Here, Xulon Press, 2018.
• Participated in all stages of manuscript preparation, book production, and promotion. Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members to place book on Amazon.
• Developed giveaways, book club events, blog hops, planned and publicized events for book release and designed promotional materials.

• Updated company media platforms to align with changing internal goals and external variables such as diversifying communication delivery and increasing productivity with clear directions.
• Prepared speeches, presentations, and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
• Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
• Mentored and coached staff to build their communication knowledge and skill.
• Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
• Organized events and product presentations related to national conferences and conventions.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of communication principles to support other departments in the organization.
• Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents and communication for product distribution.
• Provided strategic counsel to executive leadership on matters related to corporate reputation management.

Coach clients to identify target audiences to create clear brand messaging and platform placement.

• Provide curated coaching sessions evaluating personal challenges and issues to develop confidence speaking live & online, grow storytelling ability, and offer insights to help improve personal communication styles.
• Optimize posting schedules for clients based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.
• Provide excellent customer service through timely and thoughtful responses to client questions, comments, and messages.
• Teach how to produce high-quality video for social media content that effectively communicates brand messaging, including how to conduct interviews and create online shows to expand reach.
• Empower clients to take ownership of their growth journey through self-reflection exercises and goal-setting activities.
• Encourage clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
• Celebrate client successes by acknowledging milestones, recognizing accomplishments, and providing positive reinforcement throughout the journey.

• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer at Kings County Jail.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with Chaplin to carry out ministry's mission.
• Worked with volunteers to preach, maintain energy and enthusiasm, and educate on regulatory guidelines to handle challenging situations with ease.

• Coordinated schedules and timelines for large events and visitor gatherings.
• Prepared special event communications, took photographs during event, and promoted on web and periodical channels.
• Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of communications to members and donors..
• Secured positive media coverage for the organization, pitching stories to journalists and editors.
• Organized successful press events, ensuring maximum exposure for exhibit launches and new art acquisitions.
• Provided internal communication support, facilitating information flow among employees and departments.
• Maintained an up-to-date database of donors for easy access during outreach efforts.

• Responsible for assisting VP of PR & Fund Development to achieve growth and visibility by strategizing the organization’s communications campaign, media relations, and cultural assets
• Analyzed fundraising performance to meet targets.
• Evaluated advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
• Designed and edited newsletters and promotional publications such as brochures.
• Contacted corporate representatives, government officials, and community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and activities.
• Facilitated board engagement in fundraising efforts through regular updates and presentations at meetings about progress towards financial targets set forth each year.
• Increased grant funding opportunities by researching, writing, and submitting mission-aligned proposals to various foundations and corporations.