Julia Vail, MA, PMP

Experience

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Aug 2006 - May 2008

  Graduate Assistant / Roy H. Park Fellow
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  The Moscow Times

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Summer Intern / Correspondent

  • Wrote articles related to business, crime, traffic and charity events• Conducted interviews and research in both English and Russian

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  Voice of America

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Summer Intern

  • Researched, wrote, translated and narrated radio spots for broadcast to Russian-speaking audience• Translated radio scripts into both English and Russian

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  Philanthropy Journal

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Reporter

  • Researched, wrote and posted articles and other online content related to philanthropy and nonprofits• Photographed material and wrote content for online slideshows• Wrote daily "Nonprofit News Roundup" on items of interest to nonprofit professionals• Managed and copy edited guest articles for "Resources" section

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  NC Rural Center

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2010

  Staff Writer

  • Researched and wrote content for press releases, Rural Routes (quarterly print newsletter), e-mail news bulletins and Twitter• Designed online and print materials using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator• Developed and updated online content• Created presentation materials for staff members using PowerPoint

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  N.C. Department of State Treasurer

  Dec 2010 - May 2013

  Deputy Director of Communications

  • Managed press partnerships, including writing press releases and media advisories, responding to media inquiries, and creating press kits for events• Managed all internal and external collateral, including newsletters, correspondence, and web content• Served as Communications Manager for 401(k) and 457 Supplemental Retirement Plans• Developed informational materials and event collateral in Adobe Creative Suite• Oversaw development of Department's Annual Report

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  Duke Center for International Development, Duke University

  May 2013 - Aug 2017

  Communications Manager

  • Developed communications and marketing plans to promote and increase enrollment in Master of International Development Policy and Executive Education programs• Managed redesign of DCID website, bringing project in on time and under budget• Managed DCID's visibility and presence online• Manage creation of written and video content for website, social media and e-newsletters• Foster partnerships to promote the work and research of fellows, alumni and faculty• Provide oversight of branding, messaging and editorial content for DCID's various communications channels Show less

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  Duke Clinical Research Institute

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2023

  • Manage communications for NIH-funded Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, including website, newsletters, and publications promotion• Oversee forecasting and budgeting for ECHO and Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative• Lead team of three Communications professionals on ECHO • Managed communications-related projects for the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative• Oversaw website, e-newsletter, and social media for the Pediatric Trials Network• Served as Business Solutions Champion for Communications Team

  • Communications Project Manager

    Oct 2019 - Dec 2023

  • Clinical Research Comm Specialist III, Trial and Project Engagement

    Aug 2017 - Oct 2019
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  Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment

  Jan 2024 - now

  Assistant Director, Communications and Donor Relations