Julie LaRoche

Julie LaRoche has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Julie worked at Cascade Energy, Inc as a Product Advocate and Trainer, where they designed and developed training materials for an energy management software. At Idea Learning, they served as an Instructional Designer, creating interactive learning solutions for the insurance and technology industries. Julie also worked as a Business Analyst at Textile Hive, assisting in the digital archiving of textiles and supporting the development of a custom textile application. Julie demonstrated their skills as a Business Analyst at Uncommon Technologies and Nike, where they documented workflows, managed hiring processes, and implemented technological improvements. Julie's experience also includes a role as a Program Manager at BeDynamic, where they supported software development and provided training. Julie worked as a Business Analyst for EdZapp, collaborating with developers and facilitating user testing for a teacher recruiting website. Prior to these roles, Julie worked at Nordstrom as a Lead Business Analyst, where they selected and implemented a product development software solution. Julie also had experience in the fashion industry as a Textile Designer at Nordstrom and Patagonia, designing prints, knits, and yarn-dyes for apparel lines.

Julie LaRoche completed their education with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts from the University of Washington from 1985 to 1990. Later, they pursued their Master of Science (MS) in Postsecondary Adult & Continuing Education, Training and Development at Portland State University from 2013 to 2015. In addition, they obtained a Professional Development Certificate in Civic Engagement from Portland State University, although the specific month and year of completion were not provided.