Julian Girafalco
Department Manager, Business Education
Boulder | United States
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In my own words
— JulianJulian is known for his skills in comprehensive strategy and planning using data analysis to achieve goals and deliver results.
He has spent the last five years as Department Manager of Business, Information Technology, and Computer Education, driving automation, technology integration, and process change. Prior to teaching, he spent twelve years in cross-functional areas of specialty sports retail, holding various positions including general management, training and development, sales, operations, marketing, database management, and information technology.
Trajectory
Jul 2012 — Now
Department Manager, Business Education · Avon Grove School District
Department Manager-Business Education
I manage a team of four high-performing educators in the high school Business, Information Technology, and Computer Department. While in this role, I worked with my team to create a departmental strategic plan including the design, revision, and implementation of curriculum. Additional tasks that I am responsible for is the creation and delivery of IT training curriculum to department members and conduct professional development for colleagues.
• Created strategic five-year department plan, which is expected to increase student enrollment, while automating daily procedures.
• Project scope includes: project management, market research, trend analysis, needs assessment, stakeholder management, go-to-market delivery of new curriculum
• Present Information Technology focused professional development and training workshops to colleagues
• Foster relationships with administration and colleagues to meet organizational goals
Aug 2004 — Feb 2017
Marketing & Sales · Wick's Ski and Sport
Marketing and Business Development July 2012-February 2017
I performed analysis using SQL for use in customer marketing, vendor relations, and inventory purchase decisions. In this role, I created the company brand guide and marketing strategies to increase customer base and reduce “revenue left on the table”. I collaborated with the management team to establish a customer loyalty program to increase customer retention.
• Designed, deployed, and maintained multi-channel business development strategies
• Applied quantitative analysis to develop data-driven marketing campaigns and promotions
• Employed CRM system to drive in-store traffic, increasing active customer base from 7,200 to over 11,000
• Utilized SEO and site management best practices to increase site traffic
General Manager August 2004-July 2012
I hired, managed, and trained new employees in a sales, service, and customer focused environment. I instituted a customer service training program.
Mar 2007 — Jul 2008
Client Relations Associate · Vanguard
Client Relations Associate-Institutional Investments
I educated and informed clients of institutional retirement accounts and executed accurate portfolio modifications to 401k and 403b plans. This role also included training and mentoring new employees in call center environment.
• Assisted investors in meeting financial objectives by consistently evaluating, planning, and adjusting their portfolios to ensure the greatest potential was achieved
• Used proprietary SAP ERP software to interact with 75-100 clients per day
• Established relationships with clients to understand investment needs and position appropriate products and services
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Education history
Drexel University
MBA | 2014 - 2017
Immaculata University
MED | 2009 - 2014
West Chester University
Bachelors | 2002 - 2006
