Julie Rettko

Signage Project Manager

Role
Project Manager at Innovative Signs
Location
Milwaukee, WI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Julie Rettko

Julie Rettko is the Project Manager who works with architects, interior designers, and other trades to manage projects from concept through implementation. She uses expertise in project management, team leadership, design, and budget administration to meet tight deadlines and budgets in projects ranging in scope from to $22 million. On a recent 360 survey, one responder said, “Julie is a very detail oriented person, able and willing to take charge of any project she is given and cover all possible outcomes.” And she has proven this throughout her employment experience in commercial interior construction, finance, and retail environments. Her genuine interest in others helps her connect with, and get buy-in from, all those involved in a project. Her ability to anticipate challenges contribute to delivering results when promised. Even taking the initiative to personally deliver an RFP to one architect to meet his deadline. This led to her firm winning all subsequent bids with this client, including working on a multimillion-dollar historic building renovation project.As a go-getting overachiever, Julie finished her MBA in 1.5 years and is passionate about fitness. As a member of Toastmasters, she achieved Competent Leader, Competent Communicator, and Advanced Bronze designations.Specialties:Project Management, Team Leadership, Strategy Implementation, Presentation Skills, Contract Management, Implementation Process Management, Client Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Merchandising, Architectural Drawing & Design Review, Commercial Interiors, Budget Administration.

Experience

  1. Project Manager

    Innovative Signs

    Mar 2026 — Present · Waukesha, WI, US

Education

  • Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Associate's degree, Interior Design

    2014 — 2020

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    MBA, Finance

    1989 — 1990

  • Drake University

    BSBA, Marketing & Retail Management

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Space Planning
  • Advertising
  • Pricing
  • Forecasting
  • Construction
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Sales Management
  • Event Management
  • Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Building
  • Management
  • Furniture
  • Public Speaking
  • P&L Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
  • Training
  • Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Budgets
  • Team Leadership

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