Julie Anne Brinkman

Skilled and multifaceted Interior Designer, Business Owner, and Holy Yoga Instructor who navigates the complex challenges of developing and maintaining a business, storefront, and classes by enveloping a strong analytical mind, curiosity, and empathy to transform spaces and lives. Client satisfaction and well-being were achieved through yoga practices and interior design by emphasizing human-centered solutions, creativity, adaptation, and cultural sensitivity. Empowered with a strong sense of compassion, empathy, and commitment fostered a more invested interest in mental health well-being and a shift in career paths. Active, open, and present listening within client and group interactions bolstered compassion and purpose toward positively impacting the lives of others through a supportive and encouraging environment to create and initiate life-changing outcomes and functional spaces.

Social Sundays Community Event

• Planned, developed, organized, recruited, advertised, advocated, and ran a community monthly event from May through October for 2 years (2021, 2022) called Social Sundays to showcase local upcoming talent, craftsmanship, farmer's market fresh produce, and small businesses.
• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
• Assisted with community special events and programs organized and supported through the Kalida Chamber of Commerce.

Alcoholics Anonymous and Recovery Center Support Group Meetings Development

• Initiated, developed, organized, planned, and currently run an Alcoholics Anonymous weekly meeting on May 2023 in Kalida, Ohio, to support, encourage, and offer fellowship and knowledge of the struggles with addiction.
• Developed, organized, and ran a recovery center bi-weekly support group from July 2022 to December 2023 to encompass encouragement, fellowship, and guidance through empathy and personal experience to foster a foundation of stability in life without the use of mind-altering substances.
• Attended meetings of Group Conscience, District Meetings, and other local AA groups to continue to adjust and tailor local meetings to area needs and continued appropriate support for those in recovery.
• Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and peer support.

Kalida St. Michael's Rectory Renovation Project

• I collaborated with a team of 7 to develop Kalida St. Michael's Rectory Renovation, which will meet the specific needs laid out by the parish and the pastor.
• Documented, resolved, planned, and coordinated major renovation requirements, which led to implementing space planning, building code requirements, interior and exterior design implementations, and installations.
• Achieved a balanced, safe, inviting, and cohesive environment by completing renovations accurately and efficiently.
• Throughout the project, community resources and local businesses were utilized to support and advocate locally and foster community growth.

• AACC
• ACA
• Kalida Chamber of Commerce

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - State Licensing Boards.
• Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) - Various Credentialing Bodies.