Julia Goss Gospodinova

Julia Goss Gospodinova has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Julia has held various roles within different companies, showcasing their expertise in project management, operations, marketing, consulting, and financial analysis.

Julia's most recent position was as the Director of Social Outreach at the PMI Chicagoland Chapter, where they were responsible for managing social outreach initiatives. Prior to this, they worked at Northwestern University as part of the Projects, Operations, and Business Management team.

Julia also has experience working in the banking industry, having held positions at Associated Bank and Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria. In these roles, they managed client portfolios, consulted clients, and improved processes.

In addition, Julia has worked in the mortgage industry, serving as the Branch Sales Support for Royal United Mortgage LLC and as a Mortgage and Financial Consultant for First American Funding Company LLC. In these roles, they supported branch operations, led implementation projects, and provided financial solutions to clients.

Julia's early career includes experience as a Managing Owner at AlphaMax Management, where they executed complete lifecycle project management for startups, NPOs, real estate, and agriculture. Julia also worked as a Marketing Project Manager at VP Brands International, managing national marketing campaigns.

Throughout their career, Julia has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to work effectively in both team and individual settings. Julia holds an MBA degree, as well as certifications in Project Management (PMP) and Scrum (CSM).

Julia Goss Gospodinova has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which they obtained from 2018 to 2020. Julia also holds a Master's degree in Law from Burgas Free University and completed a post-degree specialization in Marketing and Management from the University of Economics - Varna. Julia Goss Gospodinova has obtained multiple certifications, including being a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Julia also holds various other certifications in areas such as data analytics, entrepreneurship, innovation, and finance. Additionally, they are a PMI Chapter Leader and has completed Mental Health First Aid USA training.