Julie holds a Bachelor of Business Studies Marketing Degree from Cork Institute of Technology.  Julie comes from a hospitality background, having worked in both Events and Sales & Marketing roles to a five star level. Her role as Marketing Manager for a large scale events centre involved devising sales strategies, as well as creating and implementing advertising campaigns.  Julie has worked on a variety of projects with Macroom E over the last five years including Sustainability Stories West Cork, co-ordinating and advising on the set-up of new enterprise centres and EU Circular Ocean project.  Julie's interests lie in developing marketing strategies particularly with community projects.