Julie.Bernstein.Klein_CV_2014
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Julie Bernstein Klein has over 15 years of experience in non-profit management, community engagement, and Jewish communal work. She has a proven track record of developing strategies to increase engagement, building partnerships, and managing various programs and initiatives. Her career has included roles managing community outreach, event production, Israel advocacy campaigns, and educational programs.
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- 1. Julie Bernstein Klein PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A community relations manager with an interest in Jewish communal work is excited to utilize skills in a non-‐profit management role. As a proven community leader, responsibilities have included cultivating long-‐term relationships with relevant stakeholders, developing strategies for community engagement and advocacy initiatives, writing marketing and educational materials, producing events. EXPERIENCE HealthTeacher, Inc., a health education company that utilizes web-‐based resources to improve student performance by developing healthy habits and increasing physical activity. Community Engagement Manager, 2014 -‐ Current • Developed a strategic approach to increase engagement and grew the number of active users by 190% in the first 3 months of school. • Built a network of relationships with superintendents, principals and teachers in 15 school districts and 91 schools. • Managed direct communication with users and partnered with the marketing department to develop and implement a pilot campaign to increase user retention and decrease user attrition. Presidio Gate Group, a public interest consulting firm specializing in project management, event production, and community relations. General Consultant, 2013 -‐ 2014 • Secured consulting contracts with Friendship Circle, SF and Musical Funhouse, Inc. to create fundraising plans, produce events, establish new partnerships and support the establishment of a new non-‐profit organization. • Managed the first formal fundraising event (parlor meeting) for Friendship Circle, SF, raising $30,000 (one quarter of annual budget). Jewish Federations of North America and Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the national philanthropic and public affairs organizations representing the American Jewish community. Associate Managing Director, Israel Action Network, 2011-‐2012 • As part of a team, designed a national strategy for Israel advocacy utilized by more than 150 organizations. • Managed and implemented the community organizing components of the national strategy, including outreach, training, crisis management and rapid response. • Developed educational, advocacy and communication materials (talking points, backgrounds, action items, press releases, etc.) for use in regional advocacy campaigns across North America. • Planned, developed and implemented strategic messaging training workshops in two national and 50 regional conferences. • Managed the national and regional components of two grass-‐roots advocacy campaigns, which resulted in achieving the desired outcomes: the rejection of proposed resolutions. Jewish Community Relations Council, a public affairs organization that advocates for issues impacting the greater San Francisco Bay Area community. Director of Campus & Community Programs, 2009–2011 Program Associate, 2007-‐2009 • Produced more than 50 academic programs annually (public and classroom lectures, conferences, temporary exhibits) including budget management, travel and accommodation for guest speakers. • As part of a team, developed and implemented five regional grassroots advocacy initiatives and campaigns annually. T e l : ( 4 1 5 ) 5 1 5 -‐ 8 2 0 1 l i n k e d i n . c o m / i n / j u l i e b e r n s t e i n j u l i e . b e r n s t e i n @ g m a i l . c o m
- 2. Julie Bernstein Resume, Page 2 • Managed the majority of written communication for the Middle East department including website content, event marketing, press relations and advocacy efforts (talking points, action alerts, etc.). • Conducted extensive research in order to develop policy recommendations for Jewish institutions regarding their Israel education, advocacy and funding efforts. • Established and facilitated Northern California's Israel Campus Agency Network (21 member organizations) in order to streamline outreach and advocacy efforts on campus and to create a professional network. • Drafted and edited grant requests in collaboration with the Director of the Middle East department and the Executive Director of the JCRC ($200,000 annual department budget). SCORE! Educational Centers (Kaplan, Inc.), customized supplementary education tutoring services for students pre-‐K through ninth grades. Center Director, 2006 Advantage Program Director, 2005 Assistant Director, 2004 • Managed the general operations of a tutoring center, including sales, customer service, member retention, revenue management and staff development. • Trained and supervised two full-‐time Assistant Directors and ten part-‐time tutors. • Spearheaded center marketing campaigns to increase membership, including booths at education fairs, school partnerships and cross marketing promotions with local businesses. Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, a philanthropic organization that addresses pressing issues facing local and international communities. Project Associate, 2002-‐2003 • Developed and implemented informal education and service learning programs for teenagers. • Facilitated professional development and networking opportunities for community professionals. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Women’s Philanthropy, JCFEF: Host Committee, Power of One, 2014 • National Council of Jewish Women, San Francisco Chapter: Member; lobby elected officials in DC and Sacramento, 2013-‐2014 • Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation: Member, 3G Committee, 2012-‐2013 • Students Rising Above: Volunteer, College Prep Team, 2007–2011 • Diller Teen Fellows: Member, Advisory Committee, 2005–2011 • Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Western Diplomatic Representative, 2009 TECHNICAL SKILLS • Office applications: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Google Docs • Data management platforms: Salsa Labs, Salesforce • Content management systems, social media & brand journalism tools: WordPress, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, Survey Monkey, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest EDUCATION Colorado Technical University, 2005 • Master of Science in Management • Business Management, Project Management, and Change Management Graduate Level Certificates University of Southern California, 2002 • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre • Minor Children and Families in Urban America • USC Renaissance Scholar