MY STRENGTHS
Ambition
I'm passionate about what I do, and never do things half-heartedly.
Precision
I believe it's pointless to do something if you're not going to do it well.
Assertive
I'm not afraid to ask the difficult questions and have the difficult conversations.
Katie Johnson
My work sits at the intersection of creativity and execution—where big-picture thinking meets day-to-day logistics.
Over the years, I’ve worked across industries and disciplines: producing independent films, shaping brand campaigns, leading international community programs, and most recently, serving as Director of Operations at WIN: Women in Negotiation. There, I scaled our operations, built community programs from the ground up, and helped create experiences that empowered women around the world.
I thrive in environments that are growing fast, dreaming big, and working towards something meaningful. No matter the project, I believe the best work is equal parts clear-eyed strategy and creative spark.
A CREATIVE STRATEGIST AND OPERATIONS LEADER, WITH A LOVE FOR DESIGN, STORYTELLING, AND SYSTEMS THAT BRING IDEAS TO LIFE
MY EXPERIENCE
Director of Operations
APRIL 2020 - FEBRUARY 2025
As WIN’s Chief Operating Officer, I led strategic operations, cross-functional execution, and the day-to-day rhythm of a fast-paced leadership and negotiation training company. I helped scale WIN from a scrappy startup into a globally recognized platform supporting thousands of women through transformational events, executive coaching, and professional development programming.
While I managed team leadership and business operations, I was equally hands-on: building processes, designing systems, managing vendors, optimizing tools, and overseeing program and event execution from concept to completion.
Scaled operational systems and built internal infrastructure to support WIN’s growth from early-stage startup to global training platform.
Led cross-functional teams and managed all backend logistics for 50+ events, including workshops, conferences, and corporate partnerships.
Developed and launched a digital coaching platform, overseeing consultant onboarding, customer experience, and service delivery.
Directed marketing and brand strategy across email, web, and social, resulting in a 23% increase in event registrations and expanded reach.
Implemented automation tools and streamlined workflows across departments, increasing efficiency, reducing manual tasks, and improving data accuracy.
Event Coordinator
OCTOBER 2019 - APRIL 2020
With a background that spans events, marketing, community building, and operations, I bring a holistic lens to experience design—whether I’m scaling internal systems or mapping out external moments of engagement. I think in both frameworks and feelings: how an event flows, how a platform functions, how a team communicates, and how every touchpoint supports the overall vision.
I see operations as more than logistics—it’s culture, clarity, and cohesion in action. Whether building something new or refining what already exists, I prioritize thoughtful, end-to-end experiences that serve both the business and the humans behind it.
APPROACH
TESTIMONIALS
Sasha Grey
Fashion Weekly Editor
Julian has been our ace card for a while now – he's dependable, always delivering his work on time. The quality of his work is of such high standard that we often don't need too many layers of edits to get the first draft into the published version. He helps us cover meaningful stories with a distinct voice, while also working as a team player. If you're looking for a quality writer, Julian's one I'd vouch for.
Martha Smith
World Politics Editor
Julian is one of those writers who are able to distinguish their own voice throughout any piece of work, without losing the soul of the publication itself. He's able to pick up on some of the finer nuances of the political climate and express them in words that are easy to comprehend and digest by many audiences. He's a delight to work with, and such a nice person, too.
EXPERTISE
A decade of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on leadership have resulted in a toolkit that’s as strategic as it is scrappy. This is a partial list.
Strategic Operations & Systems Design
Program & Project Management
Event Planning (Virtual, In-Person, Global)
Digital & Physical Experience Design
Marketing Strategy & Campaign Execution
Brand Development & Visual Storytelling
Community Engagement & Membership Models
CRM Management & Automation (ActiveCampaign, Hubspot)
Website Content & UX (Squarespace, WordPress)
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Creative Production (Film, Web, Live Events)
Executive Partnership & Internal Comms
Workshop & Curriculum Design
Process Optimization & SOP Development
Vendor & Budget Management
Customer Experience & Journey Mapping
A creative life is an amplified life.
- ELIZABETH GILBERT
Director of Operations
APRIL 2020 - FEBRUARY 2025
As WIN’s Chief Operating Officer, I led strategic operations, cross-functional execution, and the day-to-day rhythm of a fast-paced leadership and negotiation training company. I helped scale WIN from a scrappy startup into a globally recognized platform supporting thousands of women through transformational events, executive coaching, and professional development programming.
While I managed team leadership and business operations, I was equally hands-on: building processes, designing systems, managing vendors, optimizing tools, and overseeing program and event execution from concept to completion.
Scaled operational systems and built internal infrastructure to support WIN’s growth from early-stage startup to global training platform.
Led cross-functional teams and managed all backend logistics for 50+ events, including workshops, conferences, and corporate partnerships.
Developed and launched a digital coaching platform, overseeing consultant onboarding, customer experience, and service delivery.
Directed marketing and brand strategy across email, web, and social, resulting in a 23% increase in event registrations and expanded reach.
Implemented automation tools and streamlined workflows across departments, increasing efficiency, reducing manual tasks, and improving data accuracy.
Event Coordinator
OCTOBER 2019 - APRIL 2020
With a background that spans events, marketing, community building, and operations, I bring a holistic lens to experience design—whether I’m scaling internal systems or mapping out external moments of engagement. I think in both frameworks and feelings: how an event flows, how a platform functions, how a team communicates, and how every touchpoint supports the overall vision.
I see operations as more than logistics—it’s culture, clarity, and cohesion in action. Whether building something new or refining what already exists, I prioritize thoughtful, end-to-end experiences that serve both the business and the humans behind it.
Approach
Director of Operations
APRIL 2020 - FEBRUARY 2025
As WIN’s Chief Operating Officer, I led strategic operations, cross-functional execution, and the day-to-day rhythm of a fast-paced leadership and negotiation training company. I helped scale WIN from a scrappy startup into a globally recognized platform supporting thousands of women through transformational events, executive coaching, and professional development programming.
While I managed team leadership and business operations, I was equally hands-on: building processes, designing systems, managing vendors, optimizing tools, and overseeing program and event execution from concept to completion.
Scaled operational systems and built internal infrastructure to support WIN’s growth from early-stage startup to global training platform.
Led cross-functional teams and managed all backend logistics for 50+ events, including workshops, conferences, and corporate partnerships.
Developed and launched a digital coaching platform, overseeing consultant onboarding, customer experience, and service delivery.
Directed marketing and brand strategy across email, web, and social, resulting in a 23% increase in event registrations and expanded reach.
Implemented automation tools and streamlined workflows across departments, increasing efficiency, reducing manual tasks, and improving data accuracy.
Event Coordinator
OCTOBER 2019 - APRIL 2020
The Rethink Project
This was a presentation I created to explain the overall thinking and approach for a sitewide redesign project.
The Rethink Project
This was a presentation I created to explain the overall thinking and approach for a sitewide redesign project.
The Rethink Project
This was a presentation I created to explain the overall thinking and approach for a sitewide redesign project.
The Rethink Project
This was a presentation I created to explain the overall thinking and approach for a sitewide redesign project.
The Rethink Project
This was a presentation I created to explain the overall thinking and approach for a sitewide redesign project.
The Rethink Project
This was a presentation I created to explain the overall thinking and approach for a sitewide redesign project.
Selected Projects
Real Estate Salesperson
FEBRUARY 2019 - MARCH 2020
Joined Chase Global Realty in New York City to support integrated real estate efforts across investment, development, and brokerage services for both local and international (primarily Chinese) markets. Built and maintained strong client relationships with sellers, buyers, renters, and developers, contributing to over $240,000 in closed rental transactions in 2019.
Created and executed strategic marketing initiatives—including custom collateral, social media campaigns, and virtual tours—which led to a 15% increase in property visibility and a 20% boost in client referrals.
Leveraged market research and financial analysis to identify acquisition targets and advise clients on value, trends, and growth opportunities in a fast-moving urban market.
Office Manager & Real Estate Salesperson
MAY 2017 - FEBRUARY 2019
After relocating to New York City in 2017, I joined Global Property Management Group as Office Manager and Real Estate Salesperson, supporting both the administrative backbone and front-facing sales of a busy real estate brokerage. In this hybrid role, I oversaw daily operations for a 35-person team, managed scheduling, vendor coordination, and internal communications, while also developing creative marketing collateral and maintaining the company website.
I led recruitment and onboarding for 20+ new agents, growing the team by 52% and improving team productivity by 20%. I implemented a paperless contract system that increased workflow efficiency by 46%, and created detailed market analysis reports to support leadership decision-making. The role blended strategy, structure, and design—allowing me to support growth through both systems thinking and strong visual communication.
