Meet Julie Ward
Julie Ward is an independent marketing and communications consultant with over 16 years of agency and in-house experience. Her background spans various industries, including nonprofits, technology, healthcare, food and beverage, education, workforce development, and more.
Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Julie enjoys being surrounded by the creativity her city has to offer. She is an artist specializing in chalk art and stocks a free creative library filled with art supplies outside of her home.
Julie has served on many nonprofit and community boards, including the Rotaract Club of Birmingham and Magic Moments of Alabama. She is the past chair of Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans and sits on the board of the Chaissez Ladies, a krewe of which she is a founding member. A lover of all things Mardi Gras, Julie is also a member of the Krewe of Muses and Krewe of Tucks. She graduated with honors from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Journalism and an emphasis in Public Relations.
Public Relations
Let me help you build and maintain a positive brand image by fostering key relationships and securing media coverage. Together, we can craft compelling narratives that resonate with your target audiences and elevate your reputation.
Creative Project Management
With both agency and in-house experience, I specialize in managing creative projects. I seamlessly coordinate with freelancers, agencies, and in-house teams to deliver impactful and cohesive campaigns that align with your brand vision and achieve measurable results.
Copywriting
By getting to know you and your brand, I can deliver clear, compelling content for both internal and external audiences. Whether crafting brand messaging, blog posts, or persuasive sales copy, every word will align with your goals and resonate with your audience.
Content Strategy
I take a holistic approach to content, integrating a variety of tactics that work together to amplify a brand's message. I will deliver a cohesive plan that drives meaningful results and fosters long-term audience connections.
Communications Strategy
I develop and execute communications strategies that are both timely and adaptable, ensuring your message reaches the right audience when it matters most. While staying focused on key goals, I build in flexibility to pivot and adjust as needed to respond to changing circumstances or new opportunities.
Social Media
I create tailored social media strategies that align with your brand’s goals, executing tactics that drive engagement and brand awareness. By continuously measuring results and staying attuned to community conversations and trending topics, I ensure your social presence remains relevant, responsive, and impactful.
Experience
Marketing Communications Consultant→ 2023-present
Corporate Communications Manager→ AxoSim, 2023-2024
PR & Social Media Strategist, Communications Specialist → Procore, 2021-2023
Communications Director → New Orleans JCC, 2017–2021
Account Supervisor → DEVENEY 2016–2017
Account Executive → Zehnder, 2015-2016
Integrated Marketing Manager→ Time Inc., 2014–2015
Account Executive → BIG Communications 2011–2014
PR Director → STYLE Advertising, 2008-2011
Current & Past Clients
