JULIE YOLLES

Julie@JulieYolles.com | (248) 561-3114

CAREER FOCUS

As a creative, versatile writer and as an award-winning journalist, I’ve covered it all—from non-profits and academia, to theatre, arts and culture, lifestyle, fashion, B2B, automotive and everything in between. I also have a solid track record as a copy editor and proofreader.

EXPERTISE

  • Microsoft Office

  • AP and Chicago Style

  • Seasoned Journalist

  • Media Relations Pro

  • Portfolio www.julieyolles.com

  • Award-winning Writer

  • Skilled Copy Editor

  • Keen Proofreader      

COLUMNIST (2002-2018)

Observer & Eccentric Newspapers (Gannett) / www.hometownlife.com

Society Columnist (2008-2018)

Around Town Columnist (2002-2006)

Click this link for over 250 of Julie Yolles’ Society Columns

Crain's Detroit Business / Julie Yolles Clips / www.crainsdetroit.com

Givers and Shakers Columnist (2007-2009)

WRITER / JOURNALIST / PROOFREADER / COPY EDITOR (2000-present)

Hometownlife.com / Julie Yolles Clips - Theatre, Features, Retail, Fashion, Entertainment

Detroit Jewish News / Julie Yolles Clips -  Features, Theatre, Entertainment

Crain's Detroit Business / Julie Yolles Clips - Business Features and Profiles

Broadwayworld.com/Detroit / Julie Yolles ClipsTheatre Previews, Features and Reviews

Styleline Magazine / Stylelinemagazine.com (folded) Fashion Critic, Restaurant Writer

SEEN Magazine / Julie Yolles ClipsFeatures, Profiles, Fashion

Downtown Newsmagazine / Julie Yolles ClipsProfiles

Hourdetroit.com / Julie Yolles Clips - Theatre, Film, Celebrity Profiles, Features

Detroit Design Magazine / Julie Yolles Clips -  Home Decor, Features

Detroit Free Press / Michigan Prime Magazine / Julie Yolles Clips - Theatre, Features

Oakland Press / Julie Yolles Clips - Theatre

Citysearchdetroit.com -  Celebrity Profiles

Metromix.com -  Retail Profiles

Royal Oak Daily Tribune -  Entertainment, Film, Theatre

WRITTEN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE AND DANCE (UMSMTD):

UMSMTD Muse magazine feature with Arthur E. and Martha S. Hearron Endowed Professor of Musical Theatre Michael McElroy and Vince Cardinal:

https://smtd.umich.edu/bringing-broadways-best/

Interview with UM Professor of Musical Theatre and former SMTD Chair Vince Cardinal and Tony Award-Winning Actor Joshua Henry:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interview-Joshua-Henrys-Performing-in-Motown-and-Returning-to-Broadway-in-THE-WRONG-MAN-20190912?utm_source=alertcolumn&utm_medium=email

Interview with UM Alumni Pasek & Paul:

https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/who-to-watch-at-the-tony-awards/

Interview with UM Faculty member Jason DeBord:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/detroit/article/BWW-Previews-LOST-IN-ANN-ARBOR-IS-FOUND-IN-DETROIT-at-Special-Cabaret-313-Concert-of-University-of-Michigan-Musical-Theatre-Seniors-20190122

Interview with UM Alumnus Jennifer Laura Thompson:

http://www.downtownpublications.com/Articles-faces-birminghambloomfield-c-2017-06-27-225792.112113-Jennifer-Laura-Thompson.html

Interview with UM Professor Caroline Helton:

https://thejewishnews.com/2018/10/18/the-toast-of-jewish-broadway-yiddish-michael-ochs/

Interview with UM Professor of Musical Theatre and former SMTD Chair Vince Cardinal:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/detroit/article/BWW-Interview-UNIVERSITY-OF-MICHIGANS-Vincent-J-Cardinal-Takes-2018-UM-Musical-Theatre-Graduating-Class-to-Audition-in-NYC-20180510


EDITOR / PROOFREADER (1998-present)

Arts & Entertainment Editor Detroit Jewish News / www.thejewishnews.com - (1998-2000)

·       Spearheaded weekly 26-page entertainment section

·       Recruited and edited freelancers

·       Proofreader

·       Copy Editor

·       Managed art production

 

You're Retired, Now What? (John Wiley & Sons)


Money Skills for a Comfortable Retirement (John Wiley & Sons)


COMMUNICATIONS / MEDIA RELATIONS / MARKETING (prior to 2000)

Media Relations Director

Gem Theatre, State Theatre & Elwood Diner, Detroit, Michigan
Executed all aspects of theatrical productions, concerts and restaurant promotions including press events, actor appearances and media interviews, show launches and charity benefits such as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Wrote and edited marketing materials including press kits, playbills, season ticket brochures and social media. Managed all aspects of international media roll-out of the historic Gem Theatre move and successfully earned the Gem Theatre a coveted spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Assistant Director of Media Relations

Anthony M. Franco Public Relations, Detroit, Michigan
Coordinated and facilitated special events. Provided media training for executive interviews and speeches. Oversaw public relations campaigns and wrote all marketing and press materials for clients in automotive, non-profit, entertainment, sports, hospitality, retail and professional services. Developed strategic publicity plans. Editor of firm's weekly newsletter.

Director of Public Relations

Star Pics, Inc., Farmington Hills, Michigan
Initiated and implemented all public relations events and media promotions for major entertainment and sports collectible trading cards manufacturer ($15 million annual revenue). Liaison to electronic and print media as well as actors and athletes. Produced and coordinated all television appearances, autograph sessions and trade show exhibits. Wrote card backs for All My Children and Twin Peaks licensed trading card sets. Edited and proofread Saturday Night Live, NBA, NHL, NFL and other entertainment-related trading card sets.

Senior Marketing Copywriter

EDS, Corporate Communications Department, Troy, Michigan
Wrote B2B video scripts, brochures, advertisements, newsletters and slide presentations for internal divisions as well as General Motors account. Produced and directed live video presentation and coached and rehearsed executives for major CAD/CAM trade show.

Director of Alumni Telefund

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Recruited, hired, trained and supervised a team of 50 college students. Created new events and programs to engage and motivate students. Wrote, edited and proofread all donor and alumni-related marketing communications.

AWARDS

  • Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Two-Time Award Winner

  • Media Award -- Gilda's Club Metro Detroit

  • Community Volunteer Leadership Award -- JFS Metropolitan Detroit

  • IABC Chevrolet Geo Metro EconoRun National Publicity Campaign Award

  • Page Award - "Best Featured Actress in a Musical"

  • University of Michigan Telefund – Top Student Fundraiser

EDUCATION

University of Michigan

B.A. cum laude in Communications, minor in Marketing