Julio Amado

Experience

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  STEAM/NSF Collaboration Poster Project

  Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Designer

  Was one of 10 students chosen out of 40 for this project. Developed an illustrated representation of a research project in collaboration with a UCF Department of Science student.

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  Lure Design

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Intern

  Developed two personal screen-print projects. Cleaned, prepared, reclaimed, and burned screens for screen-printing. Printed professional poster and greeting card designs using the screen-printing method.

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  UCF Foundation Knight Line

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Caller

  The "Knight Line" is the UCF Annual Fund's telefund program. The program employs over 40 student callers who spend between two and four nights a week calling alumni and friends of UCF, updating their contact information, telling them about all the exciting things going on, requesting feedback and asking for donations to this year's Annual Fund.

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  UCF Executive Development Center

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Intern

  Marketing and design consulting for the UCF Executive Development Center, including HTML coding, website support as an administrator and creating interactive and print ads. Also an administrator of the Center's social media sites.

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  Urban Events, Inc.

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  Campaign Manager

  Marketing scheme development for multiple products promoted via roadshows. Understanding of compliance within venues. Supply procurement and inventory management. Creating revenue through personal sales of products.

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  Schnebly redland's Winery & Brewery

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2016

  Assistant to the Owner

  Assisting the Owner in day-to-day operations of Schnebly Redland's Winery and Miami Brewing Company. Planning and overseeing events both on and off-premise. Overseeing marketing of company brands using social media, radio, television, print, and internet channels. Developing contracts for media agreements. Contacting potential media outlets for promotions and marketing campaigns. Management and maintenance of company websites. Creating promotions for on-premise retail store as well as off-premise distribution channels.Performing tours, beer and wine tastings and other sales room activities. Overseeing shipments to and from the Winery & Brewery. Developing labeling and advertisement ideas. Generating new recipes for brewing with brewmasters. Attending industry events. Inventory management. Booking and scheduling live performers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday live music events.Operational experience in retail environment overseeing 15+ employees including staffing/scheduling, inventory management and ordering, developing efficiencies for all retail and front of house daily operations. Show less

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  Buena Vista Creative

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2019

  Marketing Director

  • Responsible for organization’s marketing and creative activities while overseeing the development and execution of a fully integrated marketing strategy for the organization and its clients.• Managing a creative team of designers, photographers/videographers, web developers and copywriters to accomplish client goals and wide variety of internal projects and initiatives.• Developing relationships with prospective and current clients to ensure satisfaction and continued partnership.• Working in tandem with executive leadership to develop a go-to-market strategy to aid in recruiting and business development efforts.• Management of marketing budget, media buys, public relations, advertising, events and creative services.• Monitoring, reporting and content creation for all social media channels for organization, sister companies and clients. Show less

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  Mase Seitz Briggs

  Dec 2019 - Nov 2023

  Marketing Director

  • Responsible for legal firm’s marketing, advertising and creative activities including (but not limited to): traditional media, print advertising, SEO & PPC campaigns, website management, social media and directory management.• Identifying opportunities to promote our brand to core target audiences as well as innovative solutions to maintaining the highest level of client satisfaction.• Developing and monitoring an efficient intake process for the firm in which potential client experience is a top priority. Working with relevant team members to ensure the intake process runs smoothly and in a timely manner in order to exceed expectations at first points of contact.• Maintaining and developing relationships with vendors and service providers, local associations, designers, photographers/videographers, web developers and copywriters to accomplish goals as well as a wide variety of internal projects and initiatives.• Working with senior attorneys to develop actionable marketing strategies to build the firm’s brand and elevate it as a leader in core practice areas at local, regional and national levels.• Developing engaging internal events for staff and attorneys that help foster a positive and inviting work environment.• Aiding office administration with the recruitment of new support and legal staff through proper channels. Show less

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  Heron Heads Podcast

  Aug 2023 - now

  Host & Executive Producer

  Along with my co-hosts, the Heron Heads Podcasts provides information on all things related to Miami's MLS team, Inter Miami CF.

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  Schnebly redland's Winery & Brewery

  Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

  General Manager
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  Mase Seitz Briggs

  Apr 2024 - now

  Marketing Director

  • Responsible for legal firm’s marketing, advertising and creative activities including (but not limited to): traditional media, print advertising, SEO & PPC campaigns, website management, social media and directory management.• Identifying opportunities to promote our brand to core target audiences as well as innovative solutions to maintaining the highest level of client satisfaction.• Developing and monitoring an efficient intake process for the firm in which potential client experience is a top priority. Working with relevant team members to ensure the intake process runs smoothly and in a timely manner in order to exceed expectations at first points of contact.• Maintaining and developing relationships with vendors and service providers, local associations, designers, photographers/videographers, web developers and copywriters to accomplish goals as well as a wide variety of internal projects and initiatives.• Working with senior attorneys to develop actionable marketing strategies to build the firm’s brand and elevate it as a leader in core practice areas at local, regional and national levels.• Developing engaging internal events for staff and attorneys that help foster a positive and inviting work environment.• Aiding office administration with the recruitment of new support and legal staff through proper channels. Show less