Julie Konners Handler

Experience

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  The Odyssey // Olympia Media Group

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Social Media Director

  - Selected and published "Tweets of the Week" category- Managed social media accounts- Created social media campaigns and marketing strategies

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  Sigma Delta Tau

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  Morale Chair
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  Hillel International

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Engagement Team Member
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  Indiana University Dance Marathon

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  Dancer Group Representative

  - Directed a group of 40 new dancers and helped them become prepared for the marathon- Created fundraising ideas to help the dancers reach their total- Raised money by participating in events such as the IUDM FT5K and canning outside local restaurants, attempting to top the $3.2 million raised overall the prior year

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  Ogilvy Public Relations

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Account Management Intern

  - Edited presentations, business pitches and client engagements - Presented branded content examples by combining American and Chinese culture - Created press materials for US-China Week in Los Angeles

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  Jewish Community Center

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  Public Relations Intern

  - Achieved a prominent social media presence and increased social media followers by 30% throughout the month by creating engaging content for The Maccabi Games official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages - Traveled across Fort Lauderdale to capture various Maccabi Games events

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  Indiana University Dance Marathon

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  Marketing Committee Member

  - Created promotional videos about Riley Hospital for Children and the history of the dance marathon - Marketed events related to the marathon through various social media sites while recruiting other students to participate- Served as a member of the Social Media Sub-Committee

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  Sigma Delta Tau

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Public Relations Chair

  - Maintained the chapter Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website, and Tumblr- Sent out a monthly newsletter to current members, alumni, and parents including pictures and updates from the house and Greek wide programming- Worked with Board Of Directors, to better the chapter's reputation and wellbeing

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  Hemsworth Communications

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Public Relations Intern

  - Managed social media platforms, daily client coverage monitoring and clipping- Wrote bi-weekly pitches and press releases for clients such as Margaritaville and Best Western Hotels & Resorts- Assisted with press tours, press trips and trade shows

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  Development and Alumni Relations Assistant

  - Assisted with planning special events, including alumni receptions, awards ceremonies, board meetings and commencement receptions- Assisted with donor stewardship and correspondence to key alumni- Kept alumni files current

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  Edelman

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Brand Intern

  - Engaged with a wide range of clients including Butterball, United Airlines and Principal Financial Group-Supported the Butterball team during Thanksgiving season, which consisted of booking 400+ Turkey Talk-Line radio interviews, managing a tracker for 500+ interviews and securing 35 blogger and long-lead placements (including Bon Appetit, Southern Living and WLS-TV)- Assisted with the execution of Butterball's Farm to Family influencer program; building relationships with top-tier influencers while managing contracts and payments- Developed campaign materials, including press releases and media pitches, and conducted targeted top-tier media outreach- Monitored for client media coverage in real-time and developed coverage reports Show less

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  Karrie Leung Public Relations

  Feb 2018 - May 2021

  - Managed nine restaurant accounts, along with high-level media projects- Handled media inquiries from inception to completion, including coordinating with press, drafting materials, and staffing- Developed creative story angles and secured coverage for clients in print, broadcast, and online media; secured national placements from WSJ, NYT, Food & Wine, Forbes, Marie Claire, Bon Appetit, and more- Executed programs based on PR/media and influencer relations, event activations and collaborations, content marketing and social strategy- Managed and mentored assistant account executives and interns Show less

  • Account Executive

    Mar 2019 - May 2021

  • Assistant Account Executive

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
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  O'Connell & Goldberg

  May 2021 - Jan 2023

  Senior Account Executive

  - Developed and executed comprehensive public relations strategies for clients in diverse industries, resulting in increased brand awareness and positive media coverage- Built and maintained strong relationships with key media outlets, securing regular placements in top tier publications and broadcasts- Conducted market research and analysis to stay up-to-date on industry trends and identify new opportunities for clients- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including creative, social media, and events, to deliver integrated campaigns Show less

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  The Tag Experience

  Feb 2023 - now

  Senior Manager, Public Relations