About

I'm Julie Ann... an educator, instructional designer, and artist with 19 years experience creating innovative and visually compelling curriculum. I'm passionate about using learner-centered, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences that help every learner discover their potential.

Experience

Julie Ann

Work experience
  • Instructional Design & Training Intern at   Ambius
  • Led the end-to-end design and delivery of a 5-week national Canva training program for 15 Account Executives across 6 U.S. regions, achieving 100% completion and an increase in brand consistency
  • Sole creator & instructional designer of 5 customized, brand-aligned sales proposal templates approved by the company president and adopted as the national standard for all Ambius Account Executives post-pilot
  • Conducted needs analysis through stakeholder interviews and proposal audits; collaborated with AEs and Directors of Learning & Development; applied the ADDIE model iteratively from concept to implementation
  • Produced a full hybrid training solution including 8 live sessions, 11 video modules (Loom, Adobe Premiere Pro), 12 learner guides, and a centralized training portal on the Ambius website

Julie Ann

Work experience
  • Graphic Designer at   Ambius
  • Hired as an independent contractor to design and produced five customized, brand-aligned sales proposal templates, enhancing visual consistency and streamlining proposal creation for Ambius Account Executives nationwide.
  • Conducted a audit of existing proposal materials to define template requirements and prioritize key features.
  • Collaborated with sales leadership to iterate on designs, develop and integrate templates into the company brand kit.

Julie Ann

Education
  • 4.0 GPA

Julie Ann

Work experience
  • Independently illustrated "The Raindrop and the Bubble," creating 27 original watercolor paintings and formatting using Adobe Illustrator to prepare artwork for publication and ensure high-quality printing
  • Successfully published in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook formats
  • Managed project timelines and worked closely with printers, publisher, and author, securing positive feedback from families of early readers and stakeholders

Julie Ann

Education
  • Endorsements:
  • Teacher Leadership
  • Reading
  • 4.0 GPA

Julie Ann

Work experience
  • Designed and led a choice-based visual arts curriculum for 500+ students, increasing creative engagement and aligning with state, national, and local standards
  • Developed a district-wide digital art curriculum website accessed by over 1,700 students during Covid remote learning, ensuring equitable access and continuity across four schools
  • Implemented a portfolio-based assessment model using Seesaw to promote student reflection and goal-setting while increasing family visibility and engagement
  • Received only distinguished/excellent ratings on all teacher evaluations from 2004 to the present.

Julie Ann

Education
  • Elementary Education w/Middle School Endorsement
  • K-9 Art Certified
  • Lincoln Academy of Illinois Laureate Scholar
  • Highest Honors, Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA