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Julie Thompson is Vice President of Marketing and Operations for Accendo International, and oversees a diverse range of responsibilities that include branding, market research, communications, creative services, product development, and operations/project management.

In a career that has spanned two decades, Julie has successfully bridged the operational, developmental, and creative aspects of business. She’s an accomplished marketer and strategist, with broad, deep experience in areas that are essential to Accendo International’s mission. These include:

While she began her career in the advertising, promotions, and public relations industry, Julie would later take a leadership position with Clear Channel University, a division of Clear Channel Communications, as Director of Training Operations. In this position, she was a key member of the executive team responsible for aligning training strategies to corporate business goals, critical personnel decisions, organizational structure, staff management and development, and curriculum development and execution.

Additionally, she had a major role in strategic marketing and training development. Julie wrote and produced all marketing and communications materials on behalf of The University. She managed the development and production of more than 25 core curriculum and corporate-wide initiatives. And she created surveys and online reporting systems designed to pinpoint successes and identify areas for improvement.

Finally, she was critical to building and branding Clear Channel University. As part of that process, she established the communications and logistics strategies for more than 500 in-person and facilitator-led virtual training classes, reaching more than 10,000 account executives and 2,500 managers across the country.

Prior to joining Accendo International, Julie was an Account Supervisor with Pierpont Communications in Houston, managing public relations, marketing, promotions, and advertising campaigns for clients in the retail, real estate, hospitality, sports, and entertainment sectors. She helped to build a corporate culture designed to increase employee performance, retention, and satisfaction.

Julie also served as Regional Public Relations & Special Events Manager for Macy’s Department Stores, where she conceptualized, planned, and executed hundreds of events, promotions, and community projects for six Macy’s Texas stores. Additionally, she acted as media spokesperson, and developed and implemented strategies to heighten the visibility of the stores through leveraged publicity, charitable events, and media promotions. Click here for PDF.