1. JULIE IRELAND
303. 894.0160 Juliecolo1@aol.com
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EXPERIENCE:
2003-Present: CHAIR/FT FACULTY THEATER & COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENTS
Community College of Denver; Denver, CO
Supervised and hired professors for two departments
Designed curricula for several new classes for the state college system
Taught Public Speaking for over fourteen years
Directed, wrote and instructed in Theater and Communication Departments
My classes were featured on Ch.7 News, Rocky Mountain News and Westword
My teacher evaluations from students were amongst the highest in the college
Established a technical theater certification program
Significantly increased student enrollment (FTE) in two departments
Trained “Scared Scriptless” a college comedy group; sold out all shows
Oversaw CCD and Regional Speech Competitions
Won “Student Choice Faculty of the Year” in 2007 and 2015
1999-2003: EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Denver,CO
Wrote and presented domestic violence workshops on a statewide basis to corporations,
colleges, judges and hospitals etc.
Raised $4,000 in a single silent auction alone
Managed budgets
Produced statewide newsletter
Maintained speakers' bureau and resource library
Wrote law enforcement/ training/ resource manuals
Arranged & spoke at the statewide “Domestic Violence AwarenessMonth” with the
Governor over 4 years at the state capitol. Televised.
Two documentaries were made on my statewide program
2. 1998-2010: PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER: Funny Business; Denver, CO
1998-1999: EDUCATION MANAGER/SPEAKER: A Step Up; Arvada, CO
1995-1998: RESIDENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR: Mercy Services; Denver, CO
1986-2010: OWNER/PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER: The Improv Cure; Denver, CO
1986–1995: VOCATIONAL DIRECTOR /SPEAKER: Jefferson Mental Health; Lakewood, CO
1985–1986: CAREER /RECREATION MANAGER: Adams Mental Health; Adams County, CO
1997-2000: INSTRUCTOR AT PARENT UNIVERSITY: Arapahoe County, CO
1985-1995: COMEDY INSTRUCTOR: ARVADA CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS: Arvada, CO
EDUCATION:
Master of Science: Counseling: California State University, Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology: (Theater minor): California State University, Fullerton, CA
OTHER:
Won “Student Choice Faculty of the Year’ at Community College of Denver twice
Won “Employee of the Year” several times with several companies
Voted “Best Vocational Coordinator” in Colorado
Rated “#1 Speaker” at a four day state health conference along with many other conferences
Published international articles on anger, public speaking, leadership, dying and workaholism
Provided staff development trainings specializing in youth development programs
Spoke at the following universities: California State Fullerton, Idaho State University, Metropolitan
State University, Medical College of PA, Regis, Arapahoe Community College, Aurora Comm. College,
Portland State University, Comm. College of Denver, Denver University, DU Law School, Colorado
School of Mines and Red Rocks Community College, Parent University, Rocky Mountain College of Art
& Design, Arvada Center for Performing Arts
Very high ratings on Rate My Professors.com
Featured on Ted Kopple’s Nightline
Have trained physicians, therapists, professors, judges, police officers, corporate leaders
Won “I Am Here Because of You Award” by Phi Theta Kappa at the Community College of Denver
3. PROFESSIONAL CLIENT LIST:
Lockheed Martin
King Center, Auraria Campus
Denver Center for Performing Arts
Comedy Works
Arvada Center for Performing Arts
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Hahnemann University Hospital
Village Homes
City of Arvada
Harrah’s Hotel
City of Aurora
City of Golden
Herman’s Hideaway
Arvada Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Coalition of Domestic Violence
Colorado State Capitol
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Columbine High School
Adams Mental Health Center
YMCA of the Rockies
Colorado Courts
Intervention Inc.
The Chateaux at Fox Meadows: several political
fundraising events
Family Tree
Colorado Organization for Victims Assistance
DOVE: Deaf Overcoming Violence Through
Empowerment
Redstone Castle
Children’s Hospital
QSC: National Conference
Women’s Conference in Alamosa
Arvada Police Department
Government of Western Australia: Department of
Training
Denver Public Schools
Denver Chamber of Commerce
State of Colorado: Division of Criminal Justice
Southwest Airlines
Fox Sport Net
HIGHER EDUCATION CLIENT LIST:
California State Fullerton
Idaho State University
Metropolitan State University
Medical College of PA
Regis University
Arapahoe Community College,
Aurora Community College
Portland State University
Community College of Denver
Denver University, DU Law School
Colorado School of Mines
Red Rocks Community College
Parent University
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
PUBLICITY:
Ted Koppel’s Nightline
CNN
News 4 Denver
ABC World News Now
Denver 7 News, ABC
Colorado’s Own CW 2
Radio interviews, CA, CO, ID & OR
KUSA Chanel 9 News
Fox 31 Denver
National Geographic’s “Brain Games”
Two Documentaries
Denver Business Journal (Front page)