July Zaleski
Public Relations + Event Management · JAM Collective
Seattle, WA
Work Experience
Event Outreach & Brand Awareness Manager
Send It Foundation2014 – 2017
Send It represents positivity, enthusiasm, pushing boundaries, testing limits and living life to the fullest each day. Our goal is to bring joy, strength and confidence in life to cancer warriors, and inspire them to Send It every day.
Independent Associate Sales Representative (NorCal)
prAna Living2013 – 2017
- Support NorCal Rep with 70 +/- accounts that generate $700-800K per season, ~$1.5M annually - Responsibilities include: prospecting new accounts, line showings, writing orders, evaluating sell through for various accounts to encourage growth, trade shows, and maintaining account relationships via in-person visits, on-site clinics, and event support/marketing.
Boutique Buyer/Merchandiser
8 Limbs Yoga Centers2009 – 2011
- Responsibilities include: purchasing/merchandising product for all 4 studio locations, inventory/budget management, and sourcing new vendors. - Collaborate with marketing team to develop promotions and design 8 Limbs branded products.
Sales Associate & Environmental Grants Coordinator
Patagonia Seattle2006 – 2010
- Responsibilities include: product education/assistance, opening/closing duties, participate in inventory, train new employees, attend seasonal line showings to better understand the product (color ways, fabric/style/function stories, and updates/drops), - Effectively guide the Environmental Grants Committee in interpreting grant proposals, assessing financial need, cohesively selecting recipients, and scheduling in-store tabling for each grant recipient. Comprehension and education of company-specific Environmental campaigns. - Part of the sales team that led the Seattle store to be #1 in the company, bi-annual Spring sale 2009.
Store Team Member Awareness Group (TMAG) Representative
Whole Foods Market2002 – 2005
- Store Team Member Awareness Group (TMAG) Representative: instruct new hire orientation, educating/demonstrating in-store safety procedures and recycling programs, conducting monthly safety meetings with department representatives, and implementing programs to inspire morale.
Front End Supervisor / Cashier
Whole Foods Market2002 – 2005
• All-Store Customer Service of the Month Award ’03.
Education
8 Limbs Yoga Centers
200-hour Yoga teacher training
LMP
Brenneke School of Massage1,000-hr Massage Therapy Program NCMTMB Certification & WA State License
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bastyr University2010 – 2012
A program that explores how physical health is connected to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Through the study of human physiology, biomechanics, biochemistry, whole foods nutrition, and health/sports psychology a comprehensive knowledge of health promotion at a variety of levels is gained.
