MULES UNITED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR
- Brand Development Specialist and Principal of Stubborn Creative
Julie is a brand development specialist and principal of Stubborn Creative (formerly McCoy Design, est. 1998). She is a passionate foodie with a long standing association with the hospitality industry.
Julie's 30+ year design career spans business start-up consultancy, brand development, re-branding, logo design, IP trademark registration support, fit out conceptualisation, signage design, menu design, product development, advertising and more. Julie oversees contract negotiation, administration, client standard operating procedure forms, food costings and b2b networking.
Julie has a City and Guilds Diploma of Accountancy and Bookkeeping and has cross-trained in all aspects of accounts (general ledgers, receivables, payables, inventory control), food and beverage administration, purchasing and executive administration. Prior to becoming a graphic designer, Julie worked in the Human Resources and Training Department for Conrad Hotel and Jupiters Casino and had an integral role in establishing Conrad College; a revenue making training centre for the hospitality industry. She coordinated the training programs, co-created lesson plans, was the apprentice co-ordinator (20+ apprentices) and PA to the Training Manager. Before that, Julie was Front Office Supervisor of an English country manor, the hotel of choice for several airlines at London Gatwick airport.
Julie was Front Office Supervisor at this 19th century manor house set in nine acres of countryside with 130 guest rooms; the hotel of choice for several airlines at London Gatwick airport.