Julie Hunter

Julie Hunter

Executive Assistant | Operations & Systems Builder | Remote-First | C-Suite Support | Nonprofit & Startup Experience

Atlanta, United States

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About

Executive Assistant and operations professional with 20+ years of experience making organizations run better. Known for taking ownership without being asked, identifying process inefficiencies before they become problems, and keeping executives and teams moving with clarity and confidence. A naturally tech-forward problem solver, I use AI tools like Copilot, Claude and ChatGPT to build custom scripts, templates, and executable tools that streamline recurring work, and I'm quick to adopt new software or systems that make a team more efficient. Thrives in lean, fast-moving environments where initiative is valued over hierarchy and where the work actually matters.

What I'm looking for

Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or Chief of Staff-adjacent role supporting C-suite or senior leadership. I bring 15+ years of executive support experience, including complex calendar and travel management, budget oversight, vendor coordination, and cross-functional project leadership. Comfortable in fast-paced, high-visibility environments where discretion and proactive problem solving matter. Prefers remote-first roles.

Experience

Pep Boys Corporate HQ

Digital Delivery Program Manager, Marketing

Pep Boys Corporate HQ

Mar 2022 – Present

Digital Delivery Program Manager [March 2022-April 2025] Provided comprehensive support to the CEO, CFO, and Chief Legal Officer with complex calendar management, domestic and international travel, expense reporting, and executive briefing materials. Served as the connective tissue between senior leadership and internal teams including IT, HR, Finance, Risk, and Operations. Sole PM for the 2024 corporate office relocation: space planning, vendor coordination, FF&E installation, and IT/security setup. February 2025, led major office flood loss mitigation response, coordinating facilities, insurance carriers, and leadership to ensure continuity. Handled highly sensitive and confidential information across legal, financial, and personnel matters with discretion. Executive Administrative Assistant & Corporate Office Manager [April 2025-Present] Sole PM for an enterprise-wide website redesign, coordinating across Marketing, IT, Legal, Operations, and multiple external agencies. Manage forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation of a $45M+ departmental budget in partnership with Finance. Build executive-level reporting, dashboards, and summaries that drive leadership decision-making. Proactively surface risks and shifting priorities; resolve issues before they escalate. Designed and implemented operational processes for intake, prioritization, documentation, and reporting from scratch. Train and mentor administrative staff to independently manage complex workflows and executive-facing responsibilities.

Program managementBudget OversightProcess DesignC-Suite SupportConfidentiality
The Hunter Studios

Founder & Owner

The Hunter Studios

Jan 2004 – Jan 2024

Founded and operated multiple creative service businesses across photography, videography, and corporate media, including ownership of a brick-and-mortar rentable studio space. Attracted and managed bookings from individual clients as well as major production crews, including PBS film crews, positioning the studio as a professional-grade production destination. Built and led a multi-state community of photographers and videographers through local meetups and networks spanning several states and countries.

PhotographyVideographyCommunity building
Aperturent.com, Inc

Operations & Customer Experience Manager

Aperturent.com, Inc

Nov 2011 – Apr 2017

First employee of a startup that grew to five U.S. offices; helped build customer service operations from the ground up. Managed documentation, customer experience initiatives, and represented the company at industry events. Supported founder with operational coordination across a fast-changing, high-growth environment.

Customer serviceDocumentationOperational coordination
The Truck & Trailer Connection

Office Manager, Executive Support

The Truck & Trailer Connection

Jan 2004 – Dec 2008

Managed daily office operations supporting ownership and sales leadership; advanced from telemarketer to Office Manager. Oversaw high-volume, time-sensitive commercial vehicle title processing and compliance workflows. Built the company's first website; an early example of identifying a gap and filling it.

Office managementCompliance workflowsWebsite development

Skills

Space PlanningVendor SourcingAutonomous ExecutionC-Suite SupportStrategic PlanningExpense ReportingTravel CoordinationCalendar ManagementWorkflow AutomationAI ToolsGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft 365Process ImprovementOffice ManagementBudget Oversight/MgmtConfidentialityExecutive Support

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)