Julia E.

⚡Operations & IT Leader ⚡ Process Optimization ⚡ Compliance Management ⚡Organizational Excellence ⚡IAM & Cybersecurity Expertise ⚡Dog Mom ⚡Metal Detecting Enthusiast

Role
Chief Information and Operations Officer at Keen Creative Group
Location
Myrtle Beach, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Julia E.

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Experience

  1. Chief Information and Operations Officer

    Keen Creative Group

    Apr 2015 — Present

    As Chief Information & Operations Officer, I led all aspects of business operations and IT strategy for KEEN Creative Group, a small but dynamic agency. I balanced day-to-day operational management with technology leadership to keep the organization compliant, efficient, and scalable.Operations Leadership & Business Management:• Directed daily operations, including office management, resource allocation, and administrative processes, ensuring organizational efficiency.• Directed full employee lifecycle management, including drafting job descriptions, posting roles, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and terminations. All aligned with operational needs and regulatory best practices.• Managed all regulatory and compliance requirements, including business tax filings, BOI, BOIR, and financial documentation.• Leveraged generative AI platforms (Lovable, Boomi) to support operations, drive creative brainstorming, and automate client-facing deliverables such as custom surveys and campaign concepts, boosting efficiency and enabling faster turnaround times for marketing initiatives.• Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures that streamlined workflows and improved productivity.• Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation strategies to safeguard business continuity.• Organized and led internal meetings, defined project scopes, and established clear team responsibilities to drive progress. IT & Cybersecurity Leadership:• Developed, implemented, and maintained comprehensive information security policies and IT risk management programs.• Led vulnerability assessments, security awareness training, phishing simulations, and social engineering testing to strengthen organizational security posture.• Served as Google Cloud and Google Workspace Administrator, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations.• Performed regular system access reviews and managed user permissions to maintain compliance and reduce risk.

Education

  • Central Piedmont Community College

    Certificate, Computer Technology Integration

    2012 — 2013

  • Central Piedmont Community College

    Certificate, Specialization in Technical Systems

    2012 — 2013

  • Mitchell Community College

    Diploma, General Occupational Technology

    2010 — 2012

  • Central Piedmont Community College

    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Integration Technology

    2012 — 2014

  • Southern New Hampshire University

    Bachelor of Arts - BA, General Studies - Leadership Essentials

  • Central Piedmont Community College

    Technical Diploma, Cyber Crime & Information Systems Security

    2012 — 2014

  • Mitchell Community College

    Certificate, Operating Systems

    2010 — 2012

  • Central Piedmont Community College

    Certificate, Cyber Crime & Digital Forensics

    2012 — 2013

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