In her  dual career in the decorative arts,  Julie served as lead designer for 15 years with The Kessler Collection Hotels and was responsible for the design conception and selection of all finishes, fixtures and furnishings for numerous new contruction and renovation projects including The Enterprise Banks, many commercial and residential developments and award winning hotels such as The Grand Bohemian Hotels in Orlando, Asheville, Celebration and The Mansion on Forsyth Hotel. 

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Julie was also the music programing director for all the properties and served as the Special Events Coordinator.  Her work has been published in numerous magazines including Resorts and Great Hotels, Travel and Leisure, Orlando Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler and Lodging Hospitality.