julia mcgovern
Chief Co-Leader at Kel & Partners- Claim this Profile
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Melissa Mancini
I have had the pleasure of being a client of Julia's for over a decade at two different companies. Where do I begin? Julia stands out as one of those people you meet and instantly know is going to help you succeed. She presents to executives effortlessly with confidence, yet is one of the most humble people I've ever met. When I introduce her to colleagues, I know they'll be impressed before she even starts speaking. After these meetings, I usually hear something along the lines of "Wow, she's amazing." Julia is incredibly knowledgeable about both social media and PR and continuously stays up to date on the latest trends to inform clients. She can answer every question about Facebook's latest updates and how they're going to affect your business. Every single time I have needed help, had a concern, or wanted advice, Julia was right there with a solution-based prompt response. Even while on vacation or traveling, Julia truly makes her clients her top priority. There is nobody i'd trust more to manage my social media/PR strategy and execution. I have always felt safe in her hands. She leads her team with a sense of joy and positivity that makes everybody want to work with or for her. While she is smart as a whip, she is always working to learn more, and I'm so proud to see her growth over the past decade. I can't wait to see what she does next...I know it will be huge.
Courtney Flynn
Julia was assigned to be my mentor when I started as a freshman at St. Mark’s School. Little did we know that our friendship would take us from being teammates on the Varsity basketball team to coworkers at Kel & Partners. I have a unique perspective to offer about Julia, seeing them grow up and transform from a soft-spoken account lead to a CEO. What has impressed me the most about Julia’s leadership is their dedication to promoting transparency and inclusivity. K&P has pride in its roots as a scrappy startup agency. As the company grew, it needed more structure from a human resources standpoint. Julia took the lead on implementing trainings and processes that centered on diversity, anti-harassment, and compassionate management techniques. If employees ever had any concerns, they trusted Julia to be their go-to person to listen to them and help mitigate issues. Since I left K&P and Julia rose in the ranks of the company, they have ushered in a culture of radical transparency. It has been great to see Julia make their mark and continue K&P’s legacy of being the anti-agency agency.
Melissa Mancini
I have had the pleasure of being a client of Julia's for over a decade at two different companies. Where do I begin? Julia stands out as one of those people you meet and instantly know is going to help you succeed. She presents to executives effortlessly with confidence, yet is one of the most humble people I've ever met. When I introduce her to colleagues, I know they'll be impressed before she even starts speaking. After these meetings, I usually hear something along the lines of "Wow, she's amazing." Julia is incredibly knowledgeable about both social media and PR and continuously stays up to date on the latest trends to inform clients. She can answer every question about Facebook's latest updates and how they're going to affect your business. Every single time I have needed help, had a concern, or wanted advice, Julia was right there with a solution-based prompt response. Even while on vacation or traveling, Julia truly makes her clients her top priority. There is nobody i'd trust more to manage my social media/PR strategy and execution. I have always felt safe in her hands. She leads her team with a sense of joy and positivity that makes everybody want to work with or for her. While she is smart as a whip, she is always working to learn more, and I'm so proud to see her growth over the past decade. I can't wait to see what she does next...I know it will be huge.
Courtney Flynn
Julia was assigned to be my mentor when I started as a freshman at St. Mark’s School. Little did we know that our friendship would take us from being teammates on the Varsity basketball team to coworkers at Kel & Partners. I have a unique perspective to offer about Julia, seeing them grow up and transform from a soft-spoken account lead to a CEO. What has impressed me the most about Julia’s leadership is their dedication to promoting transparency and inclusivity. K&P has pride in its roots as a scrappy startup agency. As the company grew, it needed more structure from a human resources standpoint. Julia took the lead on implementing trainings and processes that centered on diversity, anti-harassment, and compassionate management techniques. If employees ever had any concerns, they trusted Julia to be their go-to person to listen to them and help mitigate issues. Since I left K&P and Julia rose in the ranks of the company, they have ushered in a culture of radical transparency. It has been great to see Julia make their mark and continue K&P’s legacy of being the anti-agency agency.
Melissa Mancini
I have had the pleasure of being a client of Julia's for over a decade at two different companies. Where do I begin? Julia stands out as one of those people you meet and instantly know is going to help you succeed. She presents to executives effortlessly with confidence, yet is one of the most humble people I've ever met. When I introduce her to colleagues, I know they'll be impressed before she even starts speaking. After these meetings, I usually hear something along the lines of "Wow, she's amazing." Julia is incredibly knowledgeable about both social media and PR and continuously stays up to date on the latest trends to inform clients. She can answer every question about Facebook's latest updates and how they're going to affect your business. Every single time I have needed help, had a concern, or wanted advice, Julia was right there with a solution-based prompt response. Even while on vacation or traveling, Julia truly makes her clients her top priority. There is nobody i'd trust more to manage my social media/PR strategy and execution. I have always felt safe in her hands. She leads her team with a sense of joy and positivity that makes everybody want to work with or for her. While she is smart as a whip, she is always working to learn more, and I'm so proud to see her growth over the past decade. I can't wait to see what she does next...I know it will be huge.
Courtney Flynn
Julia was assigned to be my mentor when I started as a freshman at St. Mark’s School. Little did we know that our friendship would take us from being teammates on the Varsity basketball team to coworkers at Kel & Partners. I have a unique perspective to offer about Julia, seeing them grow up and transform from a soft-spoken account lead to a CEO. What has impressed me the most about Julia’s leadership is their dedication to promoting transparency and inclusivity. K&P has pride in its roots as a scrappy startup agency. As the company grew, it needed more structure from a human resources standpoint. Julia took the lead on implementing trainings and processes that centered on diversity, anti-harassment, and compassionate management techniques. If employees ever had any concerns, they trusted Julia to be their go-to person to listen to them and help mitigate issues. Since I left K&P and Julia rose in the ranks of the company, they have ushered in a culture of radical transparency. It has been great to see Julia make their mark and continue K&P’s legacy of being the anti-agency agency.
Melissa Mancini
I have had the pleasure of being a client of Julia's for over a decade at two different companies. Where do I begin? Julia stands out as one of those people you meet and instantly know is going to help you succeed. She presents to executives effortlessly with confidence, yet is one of the most humble people I've ever met. When I introduce her to colleagues, I know they'll be impressed before she even starts speaking. After these meetings, I usually hear something along the lines of "Wow, she's amazing." Julia is incredibly knowledgeable about both social media and PR and continuously stays up to date on the latest trends to inform clients. She can answer every question about Facebook's latest updates and how they're going to affect your business. Every single time I have needed help, had a concern, or wanted advice, Julia was right there with a solution-based prompt response. Even while on vacation or traveling, Julia truly makes her clients her top priority. There is nobody i'd trust more to manage my social media/PR strategy and execution. I have always felt safe in her hands. She leads her team with a sense of joy and positivity that makes everybody want to work with or for her. While she is smart as a whip, she is always working to learn more, and I'm so proud to see her growth over the past decade. I can't wait to see what she does next...I know it will be huge.
Courtney Flynn
Julia was assigned to be my mentor when I started as a freshman at St. Mark’s School. Little did we know that our friendship would take us from being teammates on the Varsity basketball team to coworkers at Kel & Partners. I have a unique perspective to offer about Julia, seeing them grow up and transform from a soft-spoken account lead to a CEO. What has impressed me the most about Julia’s leadership is their dedication to promoting transparency and inclusivity. K&P has pride in its roots as a scrappy startup agency. As the company grew, it needed more structure from a human resources standpoint. Julia took the lead on implementing trainings and processes that centered on diversity, anti-harassment, and compassionate management techniques. If employees ever had any concerns, they trusted Julia to be their go-to person to listen to them and help mitigate issues. Since I left K&P and Julia rose in the ranks of the company, they have ushered in a culture of radical transparency. It has been great to see Julia make their mark and continue K&P’s legacy of being the anti-agency agency.
Experience
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Kel & Partners
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Co-Leader
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Apr 2021 - Present
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VP Social Media
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2021
Developed real-time, tailored social media strategies to generate awareness and engagement for brands. Oversaw the account managers' execution of strategy and graphic designers' creation of content. Touched industries like higher education, retail, tech, interior design, consumer packaged goods, and more.
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Director of Social Media
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Jun 2012 - Apr 2021
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Senior Account Manager, Social Media
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May 2012 - Jan 2018
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Education
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Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising -
St. Mark's School
High School Diploma