Julie Wheat

Enterprise Customer Success and implementation leader with 20+ years of experience driving adoption of complex, multi-stakeholder technology systems across public sector and commercial environments. Proven record of onboarding and enabling organizations at scale (up to 300K+ end users), partnering with executive stakeholders, and translating complex platforms into operational workflows that improve adoption, efficiency, and measurable business outcomes. Deep experience in cross-functional environments spanning product, technical, and customer-facing teams.

Account Manager / Implementation Specialist / RFP Support at PARLANT (ACQUIRED BY SCHOLASTIC) (2008-03 – 2012-09)

• Led implementation of enterprise communication and academic systems across 31 large U.S. school districts
• Integrated attendance, grades, behavior, and communication system data sets to maximize district workflow, finances, and student performance
• Served as liaison to superintendents, principals, district IT leaders, and communications directors
• Designed training systems for 1000s of district users across instructional and administrative roles
• Developed KPI dashboards and adoption analytics for system performance
• Supported RFPs and state procurement processes for K–12 education contracts
• Managed $6.5M in enterprise account relationships

Technology Projects Administrator (District Executive Role) at CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (CCSD) (2004-04 – 2008-02)

Third in line to Superintendent

• Served as advisor to Superintendent Cabinet on instructional technology and academic systems
• Owned district academic data systems, reporting architecture, and state/federal accountability reporting
• Led district-wide implementation of instructional and operational systems across 45,000 students
• Managed $8M IT portfolio across 200+ funding sources; achieved $1.2M in savings
• Directed federal E-Rate program ($3.5M annual application; $1.5M revenue realization)
• Developed district technology standards, governance policies, and strategic technology plans
• Presented to Board of Trustees and Superintendent Cabinet on academic systems performance

Coordinator of Services at WESTERN NEW YORK REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER (BOCES) (2002-03 – 2003-06)

• Advised 22 school districts' executive leadership on instructional technology systems and academic data infrastructure
• Managed $3M annual portfolio of district technology systems and services
• Delivered academic and financial reporting to New York State Education Department
• Supported district modernization and compliance initiatives
• Member, NYS Education Technology Advisory Committee

Marketing & Contracting / Systems Support Assistant at NIAGARA FALLS AIR FORCE RESERVE BASE (1993-01 – 1998-12)

• Supported transition from analog to digital implementation of systems infrastructure
• Developed marketing, PR, and event communications for base operations
• Conducted vendor performance evaluation and cost analysis for contracting decisions
• Assisted with systems modernization and post-contractor technical support
• 1998-served as assistant to the Base Commander

Owner / Consultant / Advisor at ON VALE FAIRE (2008-01 – Present)

• Developed branding, CRM systems, marketing infrastructure, and digital strategy for hospitality, retail, fashion, and creative clients
• Designed data-driven marketing frameworks and ROI tracking systems
• Built operational workflows for digital and print communications
• Provided ongoing business and technical advisory services

Real Estate Agent at THE BOULEVARD COMPANY (2023-04 – Present)

• Managed CRM systems, client communications, and marketing workflows
• Supported residential and commercial property transactions
• Implemented digital marketing and listing systems for brokerage operations

Commercial & Residential Agent / IT & Marketing Director at JULIAN V. BRANDT REAL ESTATE (2019-09 – 2023-04)

• Led brokerage digital transformation including implementing and training on CRM, SEO, website, and communication systems
• Built marketing infrastructure for residential, commercial, and land development projects
• Supported zoning, rezoning, and development advisory work
• Managed listing workflows, reporting systems, and operational infrastructure

Professor / Curriculum Developer at ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLESTON (2010-05 – 2018-12)

• Developed and taught curriculum in instructional technology, branding, media planning, e-commerce, and retail systems
• Built portfolio-based learning systems for Fashion Retail Management students
• Led faculty development in instructional technology and curriculum modernization
• Supported recruitment and academic program development

Media / Graphic Arts Teacher & Curriculum Developer at ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES ACADEMY (1998-08 – 2002-03)

• Developed curriculum in digital media, interactive design, AP Fine Art, and instructional technology
• Built integrated web and graphic design curriculum (3-year program design)
• Managed Apple lab systems and early digital classroom infrastructure
• Led magnet school recruitment and program development
• Teacher of the Year, Clark County School District (2001)

MSEd in Education (Technology & Finance) – Canisius University (2003)

BS in Fine Art Education – SUNY Buffalo (1998)

BA in Fine Art (Graphic Design Focus) – SUNY Oneonta (1995)

Interactive Arts & Technology – Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) (1996 – 1997)