Julie Riley
Toronto
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at DonerNorth, excelling in financial management and operations. Proven track record in team leadership and process improvement, driving successful multi-channel campaigns. Adept at building relationships and mentoring talent, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and enhance agency performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP, Production Services
DonerNorth
12.2021 - 07.2025
- Supported SVP of Integrated Production on financial operations of production billings, forecasting and revenue projections.
- Resourcing, mobilizing and organizing in-house studio and production services. Network liaison across inter-agency divisions for cross office disciplines resourcing.
- Department head for multi-discipline studio, ensuring alignment on all agency project goals.
- Contributed to agency operations in process development and implementation, onboarding, IT operations, finance operations. Supported in transitions multiple agency mergers and office moves.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, agency and network leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success. Provided mentorship across agency.
Director, Integrated Production
Union Creative
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Supported VP of Integrated Production on financial operations of production billings, forecasting and revenue projections.
- Resourcing, mobilizing and organizing in-house studio and production services. Network liaison across inter-agency divisions for cross office disciplines resourcing.
- Department head for multi-discipline studio, ensuring alignment on all agency project goals. Provide mentorship for staff within integrated production department & studio.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and drive project success.
- Supported in transitions multiple agency mergers and office moves.
- Develop and oversee all aspects of production of multi-channel integrated creative campaigns.
Associate Director, Integrated Production
Union Creative
11.2012 - 08.2018
- Worked closely with Director of Integrated Production on financial operations of in-house studio billings, forecasting and revenue projections.
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale integrated projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
- Develop and oversee all aspects of production of multi-channel integrated creative campaigns.
- Mentored staff in best practices for project execution and stakeholder engagement, fostering professional growth.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing many aspects of agency operations.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Integrated Producer
Crispin Porter & Bogusky
09.2008 - 11.2012
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery of integrated campaigns.
- Established strong working relationships with internal departments such as creative & design, digital, account service, finance, business affairs to ensure smooth operational flow during project execution.
- Developed and managed production schedules, coordinating resources for optimal efficiency.
- Delivered high-quality elevated content by working closely with creative and design teams to align messaging and design elements.
- Oversaw budget allocation for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to financial constraints while maximizing output quality.
- Cultivated relationships with external vendors, negotiating contracts that secured favorable terms and strengthened partnerships.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, enhancing collaboration and reducing delays.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, maintaining a strong reputation among clients and partners.
Education
Marketing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton06.2000
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Price structuring
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Financial management & reporting
- Recruiting and hiring
- AI workflow implementation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified CPPP, CMA
Timeline
VP, Production Services
DonerNorth
12.2021 - 07.2025
Director, Integrated Production
Union Creative
08.2018 - 12.2021
Associate Director, Integrated Production
Union Creative
11.2012 - 08.2018
Integrated Producer
Crispin Porter & Bogusky
09.2008 - 11.2012
Marketing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology