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JULIE STEENERSON
560 North Second Street, No. 407, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612.408.3436
Email: juliesteenerson@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Dynamic individual with skills in communication and client relations, building and inspiring a team,
controlling a budget, and marketing and selling a creative enterprise.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wells Fargo, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2015 to present
Independent Contract Employee – Corporate Properties Group
Work with 3-person Project Management Team in the design, build-out and furnishing of 1 million
square feet of new construction in downtown Minneapolis for the relocation of 5,000 employees.
 Integrate multiple vendors for construction, technology, furniture and artwork
 Oversee change management process and approvals for scope adds
 Coordinate interior design changes among internal staff, architects and contractors
 Review blueprints with furniture vendors and architects
Sapor Cafe and Bar, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1999 to 2015
Founder, Co-Owner, President and Treasurer
Launched Sapor Café and Bar, a pioneering fine dining establishment that anchored the North Loop,
a destination-cum-neighborhood spot for lunch, dinner and drinks with a globally-inspired menu,
artisan beer, boutique wine and hand-crafted cocktails.
 Secured financing for start-up through public and private funding
 Negotiated with state and local licensing agencies, planning and zoning, health and liquor
 Managed build-out of 3,500 square-foot space and hired subcontractors for electrical, plumbing,
flooring, HVAC, custom cabinetry, hand-built furniture and recycled fixtures
 Formed strong leadership team to create corporate vision and core values
 Built cohesive sales team by identifying individual skills, sharing company mission and inspiring
extraordinary customer service
 Created content for weekly customer emails, developed and maintained website and
social media, tripling client database in a five-year period
 Controlled weekly budget, designed inventory system for purchasing and maintained all
corporate financial records from accounts payable to payroll to sales tax
Lucia’s Restaurant, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1997 to 1999
General Manager
Worked with Lucia Watson in her nationally-acclaimed Uptown restaurant and wine bar to manage staff
in the spirit of her vision of friendly service.
 Hired and managed 20-person staff by building strong sense of teamwork
 Controlled finances through management of labor and sales monitoring
 Maintained client relations of established business
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota, M.B.A., Venture Management
Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, B.S., Finance
SPIRITS Distillery School, Seattle, Washington, Distilling Certificate
RECOGNITION
James Beard Semifinalist Nomination for Outstanding Service
University of St. Thomas Entrepreneurship Alumnus of the Year

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  • 1. JULIE STEENERSON 560 North Second Street, No. 407, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 612.408.3436 Email: juliesteenerson@gmail.com SUMMARY Dynamic individual with skills in communication and client relations, building and inspiring a team, controlling a budget, and marketing and selling a creative enterprise. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Wells Fargo, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2015 to present Independent Contract Employee – Corporate Properties Group Work with 3-person Project Management Team in the design, build-out and furnishing of 1 million square feet of new construction in downtown Minneapolis for the relocation of 5,000 employees.  Integrate multiple vendors for construction, technology, furniture and artwork  Oversee change management process and approvals for scope adds  Coordinate interior design changes among internal staff, architects and contractors  Review blueprints with furniture vendors and architects Sapor Cafe and Bar, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1999 to 2015 Founder, Co-Owner, President and Treasurer Launched Sapor Café and Bar, a pioneering fine dining establishment that anchored the North Loop, a destination-cum-neighborhood spot for lunch, dinner and drinks with a globally-inspired menu, artisan beer, boutique wine and hand-crafted cocktails.  Secured financing for start-up through public and private funding  Negotiated with state and local licensing agencies, planning and zoning, health and liquor  Managed build-out of 3,500 square-foot space and hired subcontractors for electrical, plumbing, flooring, HVAC, custom cabinetry, hand-built furniture and recycled fixtures  Formed strong leadership team to create corporate vision and core values  Built cohesive sales team by identifying individual skills, sharing company mission and inspiring extraordinary customer service  Created content for weekly customer emails, developed and maintained website and social media, tripling client database in a five-year period  Controlled weekly budget, designed inventory system for purchasing and maintained all corporate financial records from accounts payable to payroll to sales tax Lucia’s Restaurant, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1997 to 1999 General Manager Worked with Lucia Watson in her nationally-acclaimed Uptown restaurant and wine bar to manage staff in the spirit of her vision of friendly service.  Hired and managed 20-person staff by building strong sense of teamwork  Controlled finances through management of labor and sales monitoring  Maintained client relations of established business EDUCATION University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota, M.B.A., Venture Management Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, B.S., Finance SPIRITS Distillery School, Seattle, Washington, Distilling Certificate RECOGNITION James Beard Semifinalist Nomination for Outstanding Service University of St. Thomas Entrepreneurship Alumnus of the Year