Julie joined Sheffield in March 2012. Her focus is primarily on the South Island Assessment practice. Business Experience Julie has an extensive commercial business background. She leads the Christchurch Assessment practice delivering a range of assessment services supporting the Executive Search Team. In her previous role at Sheffield, she supported the business as a Senior Research Consultant, specialising in search assignments for Chief Executives, Independent Board Directors, and senior management across both private and public sectors. Julie has more than 20 years’ experience leading teams in various marketing and management positions in national and multi-national organisations across Media, Oil, Telecommunications and Manufacturing sectors. She brings to her work a sound understanding of strategic practice, professionalism, initiative, and commercial acumen. She has completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Victoria University, Wellington and papers towards a Graduate Diploma in Management from Canterbury University. She has previously lived and worked in Wellington, Auckland and Melbourne. Professional Qualifications / Memberships Bachelor of Commerce – Victoria University of Wellington Advanced Marketing Programme – University of Otago International Management Institute Papers towards Graduate Diploma in Commerce – University of Canterbury Certificate in Direct Marketing – NZ Direct Marketing Association DDI Certified Facilitator Accredited Wave Assessment Suite Four Quadrant Leadership Te Reo Maori Level One – Te Mana Training