Julia Bowman

Experience

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  People For Parks

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Research Assistant

  • Created an interactive map of 100+ parks and recreation areas throughout the City of Los Angeles• Compiled an extensive list of potential grants and donors to help secure funding for the project• Photographed park sites in Los Angeles to develop marketing materials

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  Whitman College

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Research Assistant, Sociology Department

  • Conducted research interviews with undergraduate students to collect data on the school’s Liberal Arts program • Coded qualitative data and shared findings with sociology department to assist in larger study

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  Lululemon

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2021

  • Oversaw 60+ personnel throughout daily operations across 2 stores of an athletic-wear company ($8.5M+ annual revenue)• Managed store closure/reopening during COVID-19; while successfully retaining 90% of team members • Increased store revenues at by $2M in less than 2 years by improving store processes and extensively training team members• Increased customer conversion by 8% by enhancing guest experience and labor planning to maximize productivity • Spearheaded branding initiatives and product launch strategies; achieved 107% of corporate sales target in 2019• Led recruitment, hiring, and training of all personnel; provided analytical coaching to ensure professional growth• Managed product sales life cycles from visual presentation through merchandising of newly launched products• Presented sales and business performance reports/KPIs to senior leadership at quarterly business review meetings Show less • Led operations of a new store opening; expanded revenues from zero to $3M in less than 3 years (achieved 100%+ of target, Y.O.Y.)• Oversaw all logistics of the new store opening process to ensure a timely launch, while adhering to budget (6-month project)• Supported recruitment and hiring of 40+ personnel over a 3-year span; managed 15+ team members on a daily basis• Created community engagement programs with strategic partners to increase store traffic and maximize sales• Sponsored product giveaways at local fitness studios and hosted in-store events to promote brand awareness• Served as regional trainer; facilitated trainings in Los Angeles for 100+ employees at all levels in stores that totaled $20M+ in revenue• Recruited, hired, managed, and trained 80+ employees throughout the Los Angeles region Show less • Assisted with the grand opening of a new store; achieved 3 – 5% in annual revenue growth, year-over-year• Spearheaded recruitment and hiring of 10+ employees per year; maintained an 85%+ employee retention rate• Created and implemented long-term growth and community strategies in a new market to expand market share and increase revenue• Facilitated store operations (visual merchandising, inventory processes, and budget management)• Provided technical education while promoting brand and ensuring an optimal customer experience to ensure continued business• Created and implemented culture-building programs as an unofficial Director of Thoughtfulness — celebrating shared wins, birthdays, and corporate milestones Show less

  • General Manager

    May 2017 - Jun 2021

  • Assistant Manager

    Apr 2014 - May 2017

  • Key Leader / Assistant Store Manager

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2014
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  University of Southern California

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  Masters Student

  • Dean's List• Co-Founder of the Impact Measurement Salon Speaker Series - a 7-week program dedicated to understanding the complexities of measuring impact across a diverse range of organizations• AVP of Marketing and Communications for the MSSE Student Association• The Master of Science in Social Entrepreneurship (MSSE) program at the Marshall School of Business teaches unique aspects of social impact. Instead of leaving today's world problems to be solved by social workers and policy professionals, the MSSE program understand that business acumen and leadership is required to create sustainable change. Show less

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  L&F Project Management

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Operations Manager

  A social enterprise training and employing Black women as certified project managers for public-sector clientele.• Co-created and executed the firm’s workforce development program, hired all participants to the firm post-program• Managed programming, logistics, facilitation, recruiting, and communication for workforce development• Hired and onboarded project managers, associates, and interns• Tested the feasibility of the business model through data analysis and customer discovery, creating a successful launch Show less

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  Milken Institute

  Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

  Business Development Associate

  • Build relationships with key contacts and sponsors of Milken institute• Manage over $14m in sponsor donations through negotiating contracts, managing relationships, and identifying areas of mutual interest• Assists in the planning and execution of Milken Institute Global Conferences in LA, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, New York, Miami, and Tokyo• Created the process for facilitating and tracking introductions for Milken Institute supporters during Conferences• Supported in the creation of finance panel speaker placement and communication for Global Conference• Assists in creating language used company-wide for Milken Institute fundraising proposals Show less

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  Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

  Apr 2023 - now

  Director, Individual Giving

  • Directs and implements a strategic marketing plan for the Fellows membership program, from ideation to completion, including email and direct mail campaigns• Oversees 10 staff members of various titles across two teams• Manages over $3m in annual revenue across two membership programs and NHMLAC Annual Fund• Creates, executes, and leads mission-driven event strategy for donor and museum events, including topic, location, and guest list• Led initiatives and large-scale events for the opening of a new wing, NHM Commons that contributed $500k in revenue and over 5000 attendees• Strategizes future-forward membership initiatives based on museum and county data and reports on membership program metrics• Presents strategy and tactics to museum executive team and board members• Develops and maintains dynamic calendar of events for membership and donor programs, museum events, exhibit openings, luncheons, tours, and large-scale campaigns Show less