Julien Patton

Experience

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  GraBil Enterprises

  Feb 2005 - May 2019

  General Manager

  • Exceeded sales goals while minimizing equipment and labor costs. • Created a culture around customer service and developed relationships with the community to build the businesses brand and reputation• Recruited, hired and trained employees to predict and meet customer needs• Lead social media campaigns and advertising successfully expanding our client list• 4.5 Star approval rating on Google and Facebook• Developed systems and processes for communication with clients, carriers, employees, and other vendors as needed to ensure orders are accurate, and deadlines are met• Created and maintained monthly scheduling, payroll, customer packets • Managed invoices and handled processing of all orders with timeliness and accuracy• Runner up for best local green business three years in a row Show less

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  Random Task MGMT

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2021

  Event Manager

  Utilize tools such as Adobe, Excel and Asana to streamline, organize, and execute large scale eventsManage social media, staffing, on-site relationships with vendors and sponsorsServed as communication link between vendors, sponsors and staffLeader in customer operations, customer service, and other cross functional areas of event executionPast and current events include: Gears and Guitars, Burke St Food Truck Festival, Flow HondaBailey Park events, staffing Live Nation, Texas Pete Culinary Art's festival logistics, WinstonSalem Pride Festival, Dreamville Fest, Winston Salem Cycling Classic. Show less

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  Texas Pete Culinary Arts Festival

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  Event Staff
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  It's A Photo Booth Life

  Oct 2019 - now

  Small Business Owner

  Simple to use. It can go anywhere you go from the bridal suite to the ceremony or the lobby to the after party. It’s so portable we can ship it to you.www.itsaphotoboothlife.com• Negotiate sponsorships for nonprofits wanting to utilize photo booths as a tool in donor packets• Promote causes and events • Increased sponsorship donations for nonprofits • Repeat clients- 3 hour rental- Discounts for Non-Profits- Unlimited digital images & GIFs- Custom branding with logo, image & text- Instant sharing via text or email with WIFI- Online image gallery- Plug in or battery powered available - Personalized note sent to guests after the event Show less

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  Center for Creative Economy

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Program and Operations Manager - Role Development

  With many years of program and operations management I was contracted to develop the full scope of their Program and Operations Manager role. The manager facilitates the programs and assists the CCE team in planning and implementing the curriculum through a series of presenter workshops, and mentor meetings. While working with CCE on a contract basis I was able to bring structure to this new full-time position they need to fill. This involved being a lead in their marketing, event planning, programing, day to day operations, photo editing and graphic design content creation as well as exicuting their technology needs. After 90 days of observation and hands on experience I was able to bring clarity to the role by trimming the excess and highlighting key areas of importance that lacked structure in the early stages of the role definition. CCE 'builds the bridge between Passion and Purpose to Make Creative’s Dreams Become Reality.'CCE's programs provide inception stage business training to expand the capacity of creatives and artists to emerge as viable entrepreneurs. Their customized education and mentorship programs fulfill their mission to Launch, Grow, and Accelerate creative entrepreneurs and businesses. Show less

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  WFDD Public Radio

  Nov 2021 - now

  Non-Profit Fundraising Professional | Mission-Driven Leader | Strategic PlannerProven Success in Fundraising Leadership: Demonstrated expertise in non-profit fundraising, managing a diverse portfolio of projects to advance the mission of WFDD, a public radio station affiliated with Wake Forest University.Strategic Analyst and Planner: Provides in-depth analysis and interpretation of individual giving trends, leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and long-term planning for the Listener & Donor Services Department.Comprehensive Fundraising Management: Plans, executes, and evaluates all individual giving initiatives, including three annual on-air pledge drives, direct mail campaigns, and high-impact public events.Donor Retention and Growth: Leads efforts to cultivate and retain donors by developing strategic opportunities that align with organizational goals, collaborating closely with station leadership and staff.Financial Oversight and Collaboration: Partners with Wake Forest University Finance and Accounting Services to maintain accurate financial records, oversee fund collections, and ensure compliance with audit requirements.On-Air Fund Drive Leadership: Directs fundraising during on-air drives, crafting impactful messaging in partnership with the Content Director to effectively communicate funding needs and engage listeners.Community Outreach: Coordinates studio tours showcasing WFDD’s role in the community while fostering public engagement.Cross-Department Collaboration: Works WFDD teams to design and implement engaging public events and outreach initiatives, strengthening the station's connection to its audience.Innovative Problem-Solving: Spearheaded the launch of a donor portal, requiring advanced communication skills, CRM expertise, HTML proficiency, and creative problem-solving to streamline donor interactions and improve efficiency. Show less Works in both Allegiance donor database and DAD donor database to accurately record gifts, runs reports and communicates regularly. Manages the WFDD Sustainer (monthly giving) program, ensuring gifts stay up to date. Manages the WFDD Day Sponsor program for gifts and edits messages, schedules messages and ensures day sponsor messages are distributed to on-air staff for broadcast. Assists in coordination and oversight of on-air fundraising events from an off-air perspective. Schedules listener and donor events such as our summer bar meetups and February Love Mug stops as well as other gatherings. Helps write on air promotional spots for upcoming events. Assists in providing training, work direction and problem solving assistance for college and high school interns as well as supervising WFDD volunteers. Helps maintain a positive relationship with our listeners and donors. Assist in Canva creation, Facebook events and website copy. Show less

  • Listener and Donor Services Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Listener and Donor Services Coordinator

    Nov 2021 - Sept 2023