Experience

BidWizer

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer/Co-Founder

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Julie Miles, Co-Founder and COO of BidWizer. With over 25 years of experience as both an entrepreneur and a corporate leader, Julie has a proven track record of success. Throughout her career, she has held positions with Fortune 100 companies such as IBM, Philip Morris, Nascar, Atrium Health, and worked as a consultant with Time Warner Cable Business Class. Julie has founded several companies over a lifetime, at the age of 21, she started a clothing manufacturing company, J&F Designs out of Miami, building it to over $400,000/year in revenue. She founded Sears Pro Guard, a aftermarket warranty company backed by Sears and Roebuck, partnering with dealerships in the NE, and MidWest for vehicle protection packages. Julie sold this company and continued her entrepreneurship endeavors in Real Estate Development in North Carolina and sold her properties in 2019 to enter into BidWizer (AutoBid247). Over the past 5 years, Julie has been an integral part of BidWizer, working closely with CEO and Founder, Tony Lanham. As Co-Founder, she continues to play a vital role in the day-to-day leadership and implementation of the company's organizational strategies. Her extensive background in Operations, Strategy, Administration, HR, Technology, IT, Accounting, Capital fundraising, Legal, Corporate Communication, and Corporate Policy has been instrumental in shaping the success of BidWizer. Show less



Carolinas HealthCare System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• C Suite

  • Jul 2017 - May 2018

  • Coordinated the CHS finance and State level committees’ minutes, and documentation with cross-functional executive teams, and achieved approval and compliance for BOD presentations. Minutes included 20 sub-committees and State committees. • Confidentially created executive personality index studies and analysis as well as related documentation on VPs, SVP, and EVP direct report personnel files. • Responsibility to assist CFO with reports, filings, and oversight of the Atrium's $200B revenue. • Building relationships with executives and external clients ensuring corporate processes and successful execution. • Communications with 65.000 employee delivery, white papers, documentation, and proposals for meetings and planning. Show less



MPAK Motor Company

• Chief Operational Officer

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2017

  • Manage the development of National Distribution and Public Relations for MPAK’s manufacturing and distribution plan for our 100% electric vehicles and new battery technology. • Communication with state and local government and all forms of media; through the development of white papers, documentation, presentations, proposals and videos. • Assist in development of relationships with agencies, both federal and state, public and private as sources for grants and zero emissions issued funding. • Supporting U.S. government relationships as a manufacture of 100% electric vehicles. Branding and Development ambassador for MPAK; presenting to representatives on sustainability councils and conferences; ensuring consistency internally and externally of MPAK’s goals and future industry outlook. Show less



Time Warner Cable

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• East Coast Incentive Program Consultant

  • Dec 2009 - Sep 2013

  • • Consultant to TWCBC East Coast top executives and sales management team to implement and support the “You’ve Got Points” incentives and rewards program. • Liaison between Target Marketing and TWCBC to develop, create and communicate and the execution of the strategic plan through white papers, press releases presentations, research and documentation. • Developed service line strategies and a cultivated a teamwork culture to reach TWCBC measurable sales goals. • Increased sales by 12% in first quarter of program, exceeded quotas and accomplished successful, consistent measurable results. Show less



NASCAR

• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Marketing Director for Winterland at NASCAR

  • Jan 2007 - Nov 2009

  • Developed, created, executed, and promoted the national marketing plan for a 2-3-mile-long Christmas light show at four U.S. NASCAR Speed Parks in Las Vegas, Dallas/Fort Worth; Louden, New Hampshire, and Phoenix, Arizona. • Created all white papers, proposals, documentation, media press releases, and presentations to executives with NASCAR, hospitals, sponsors, charities, and local government committees. Appeared on morning talk shows and was a radio host promoting the events. • Hosted and coordinated each city opening day promotional events with media, Senators, Governors, and celebrities. • Successfully produced a 50-day Christmas show at each Nascar Park. Each production resulted in revenues of $500,000-$1,000,000., plus benefits to charities, including Make a Wish, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Ronald McDonald House, Humane Society, Foodbanks, etc. Show less



Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Faculty Member/Professor

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  • Responsible for conducting Business, Marketing and Management classes at the North and South campus • Interfaced with all levels of management, and motivating students, high level of quality learning • Instructed on the following subjects: Microsoft Office computer software, foundations of planning, decision making, organizing, human resources, developing communication and interpersonal skills, leadership, trust, negotiating, operations and value chain management • Maintained instructional efficiency and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of course elements and syllabi • Motivated, recruited and assisted students at Campus open houses and represented RCCC at employment Trade Shows Show less



Carolina Plastic Surgery

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Staff

  • Aug 2002 - Dec 2006

  Founder/PR/Strategy • Developed company strategy, employee operations, structure, HR, Accounting, policies and procedures, HIPPA compliance, corporate minutes and all legal correspondence. • Successfully set up practice and staff, reached $57k per month in revenues the first year and increased patient volume by 6.5% each year over the next two years. Founder/PR/Strategy • Developed company strategy, employee operations, structure, HR, Accounting, policies and procedures, HIPPA compliance, corporate minutes and all legal correspondence. • Successfully set up practice and staff, reached $57k per month in revenues the first year and increased patient volume by 6.5% each year over the next two years.



Altria

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Manager Philip Morris USA

  • Mar 1997 - Aug 2002

  Legal contract negotiation, created strategy to implement marketing and account management of regional wholesale and retail major accounts. Managed P&L for $100m budget and territory sales managers in the Los Angeles Region, based out of Pasadena. Legal contract negotiation, created strategy to implement marketing and account management of regional wholesale and retail major accounts. Managed P&L for $100m budget and territory sales managers in the Los Angeles Region, based out of Pasadena.



National Softball Association Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Marketing Director

  • Feb 1994 - Jan 1997

  Created National Marketing Plan Supported CEO and NSA State directors in creating the national sponsorship and charity programs raising millions of dollars to support the NSA, the National Convention and trade shows. Created National Marketing Plan Supported CEO and NSA State directors in creating the national sponsorship and charity programs raising millions of dollars to support the NSA, the National Convention and trade shows.



IBM

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Project Manager

  • May 1991 - Dec 1993

  Responsible for leading the computer boards recycle program. Assigned to special projects: group earned award for 2-million-dollar recycling program initiative and individual recognition for program advancement. Responsible for leading the computer boards recycle program. Assigned to special projects: group earned award for 2-million-dollar recycling program initiative and individual recognition for program advancement.