Julia Ballard
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- Julia Ballard moved to New Orleans in September 2011 and began working for Conversations in October. She works behind the scenes to keep social media content and interactions relevant.This past February, Julia began working as the Assistant News Editor at Silicon Bayou News. With a recent promotion to Editor-in-Chief, she edits and generates new cotent for the tech and entrepreneurial news-related website.Julia is originally from Cambridge by way of California where she studied psychology at the University of Redlands. She is inspired by adventurers, yogis, and people who speak more than two languages. Follow her on Twitter @JuliaBallard.
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- Social Media StrategistPublic Relations and Communications | Greater New Orleans Area, USSummary
Social Media Strategist focusing on content generation, site and social network management, and being a conversational and informational outlet to various clients and their customers.
Also working as Editor-in-Chief for an online publication focusing on technology and entrepreneurship in Louisiana. Direct experience with online marketing, writing, editing, and working with startups to promote communication and expansion in New Orleans.
Specialties: Public relations, marketing, advertising, social media, business developmentExperience- Oct 2012 - PresentEditor-in-Chief / Silicon Bayou News
- Oct 2011 - Jan 2013Social Media Strategist / CONVERSATIONS, LLC
- Feb 2012 - Oct 2012Assistant News Editor / Silicon Bayou News
- Sept 2007 - May 2011Sports Event Assistant / University of Redlands
- May 2010 - Jul 2010Business Development Intern / CSN Stores
• Explored new sales opportunities and trends to incorporate into CSN
• Established new supplier contacts, negotiated contracts, and managed accounts
• Individual and team efforts to expand into new brands, categories, and websites
Education-
2007 - 2011University of RedlandsBachelor of Arts in Psychology
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2009 - 2009Università Cattolica del Sacro CuorePsychology
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Tweets
- "Amici Icehouse, Pizzeria Headed to Former Byblos Space" could this mean good pizza in #nola? http://t.co/J9eTuSRN0m via @EaterNOLA
- Great meeting with one half of the @LanyapCreative team, @JSDSeidman, this morning - we love #NOLAtech! @zachkupp @SiliconBayou @joecorbett
- Beautiful pictures from a NYC march against hate crimes http://t.co/gIJcaGH9Jg via @buzzfeedlgbt #wereallequalMay 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- May 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @codemkrs: Obama called for a Civic Day Of Hacking! New Orleans showed up to hack the murder rate! http://t.co/QV1QDqAJYU http://t.co/Ew…May 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Leadership and Entrepreneurship: One in the Same as the Forbes Women’s Summit Seeks to Redefine Power http://t.co/eWXZL5jGQQ @forbeswomanMay 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Eight Leadership Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Women - Forbes http://t.co/ti8MQc2xdc #redefinepowerMay 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @julesbentley @ChristinePHorn he is a humble man who believes in oneness and in the goodness of others. Take it as you will
- @julesbentley @ChristinePHorn I'm not an entrepreneur so this is just my opinion about some of the great local entrepreneurs
- Around the World in 80 Instagrams http://t.co/s08vcYF6BY via @mashable
- Why isn't New Orleans Mother's Day parade shooting a 'national tragedy'? | David Dennis http://t.co/Y9lrzGxGKB via @guardian
- The 19 Coolest Small Businesses In New Orleans http://t.co/OSTpboNzGp via @tbi_warroom
- RT @TechCocktail: Tech Cocktail Receives $2.5M Investment from Tony Hsieh’s Downtown Project - http://t.co/RCCtvJ23J0 by @FrankGruberMay 15, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- May 02, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @SiliconBayou: "Don't wait for people to give you permission because they never will." @alexisohanian #launchfestMay 02, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @SiliconBayou: A few minutes left to get in your vote for the #LaunchFest audience pitch. Who will win the #JazzFest tickets? http://t.c…May 02, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- May 02, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @SiliconBayou: The #SiliconBayou / #LaunchFest Audience Pitch is now open! Enter your idea as an option, vote and share http://t.co/NY8b…May 02, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @JSDSeidman: Yay @JuliaBallard (@SiliconBayou) introduced @DickTalens @Fitocracy! Every hero needs origin story! #Health #NOLATech cc @L…
