Julia Halopka

Experience

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  Uniek Inc.

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Digital Graphics Editor

  Was successfully onboarded and trusted with projects in less than two weeksEdited artwork and product photography for web usage and distributionCommunicated and collaborated in an online environmentDeveloped designs based on internal and external client’s requirementsCollaborated across company departmentsTechnologies Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, Zoom

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  University of Wisconsin Stout - Housing

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Residence Hall Manager

  Led a team of four student housing staffUsed communication skills to collaborate with others both virtually and in-personOnboarded and assisted in training new Housing staffCoordinated and occasionally led staff meetings, events, and other engagementsHelped develop DEI training/policies for UW-Stout HousingFacilitated bi-annual reviews for student staffPut inventory control and management processes in placeInterviewed Housing Candidates in both the Winter of 2020 and Fall of 2021Managed front desk operations during COVID-19Technologies Used: Microsoft Office, Teams, University Information Systems Show less

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  Mittera

  Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

  Identified potential new clients through online researchDeveloped new and existing relationships with clientsCommunicated expectations with both internal and external stakeholdersUnderstood job specifications & print production methodsScheduled meetings with clients to determine their needs and find solutionsDeveloped quotes based on client specificationsOther Responsibilities:Part of Fall 2021+Spring 2022's College Recruitment TeamInvolved with Mittera's DEI CommitteeCoordinated Mittera's Girls Who Print Day 2021 Photo + GiftMentee in Mittera Iowa's Mentorship ProgramTechnologies Used: Sales Navigator, Slate Print, Microsoft Office, Handshake Show less

  • Strategic Accounts Project Lead

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

  • Business Development Representative

    Jun 2021 - Apr 2022
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  Izaah Knox for Iowa State Senate

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Volunteer Graphic Designer

  Created campaign materials for print and digital distributionUtilized design to develop a cohesive campaign brandWorked with candidate and team to ensure consistent messaging

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  Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

  Apr 2022 - now

  Organized high-level, statewide events involving the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other elected officials; cabinet and education officials; business leaders; and job seekers. Formulated responses to inquiries from members of state and national press outlets.Wrote media advisories, press releases, and talking points about workforce development topics.Generated social media content including post language and graphics for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.Worked collaboratively with graphic designers to create promotional materials.Managed Department-wide communications by effectively working with and managing a network of communications liaisons. Show less

  • Communications Specialist - Advanced

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Communications Specialist - Senior

    Apr 2022 - Dec 2022