Julie Casson
Account Director at Monks for Google for Education | Scaling Strategy & Creative Excellence | MS in Edu | Alum: PayPal
- Role
- Account Director at Monks
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Julie Casson
With over 17 years of marketing experience ranging from global tech giants like Google and PayPal to agile startups in AI, travel, publishing, and entertainment, I am an Account Director dedicated to delivering exceptional creative strategies and content. My expertise spans the full marketing ecosystem—from digital campaigns and video production to event planning and AI integration—all grounded in a deep commitment to cross-functional collaboration. Uniquely, I hold a Master’s in Education and Leadership Policy, a background that allows me to manage projects with high emotional intelligence and a distinct understanding of how individuals learn and work best together. I build cohesive environments where innovative ideas and the people behind them can thrive.Contributing to company culture is a must for me. I serve on the Pride.Monks leadership board supporting LGBTQIA+ community and culture at Monks and am a PDX.Monks Captain, where I plan in-person networking events for our agency.I am an avid world traveler. I have lived in Mexico and Spain.Always optimistic, I bring a lot of spirit to an organization. I have a unique background that includes graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite, event planning, social media management, project management, internal communications, PR, hiring staff, marketing advocacy, and partner relations. I love managing people and am still connected with everyone I have managed in the past. Strengths Finder: Connectedness, Arranger, Positivity, Harmony, Empathy
Experience
Account Director
Apr 2026 — Present · Portland, OR, US
100% embedded at Google: Google for Education.Marketing Leadership: Connecting the dots across complex initiatives, ensuring a unified voice in a competitive market, and organizing how AI use cases are communicated clearly to various audiences.Strategic Partnerships: Acting as a valued advisor to cross-functional client and internal teams, I bridge the gaps to ensure the quality the world has come to expect from Google.Operational Excellence: Expert in managing scopes of work, resource allocation, and ensuring flawless delivery of high-stakes creative projects.
Education
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art/Art Studies, General
1998 — 2003
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
1998 — 2003
Portland State University
Master of Science - MS, Education and Leadership Policy - Leadership for Sustainability Education
2019 — 2021
Skills
- Event Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Advertising
- Strategy
- E-Commerce
- Project Management
- Creative Strategy
- Publishing
- Leadership
- Small Business Online Marketing
- Medium Business
- Event Planning
- Brand Development
- Social Media
- Entertainment
- Graphic Design
- Content Management
- Online Marketing
- Content Development
- Blogging
- Creative Direction
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Illustrator
- Google Analytics
- Photoshop
- Engineering Management
- Marketing
- Art Direction
- Analytics
- Public Relations
- Merchant Services
- Web Development
- Field Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- User Experience
- Content Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
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