JULIE KOONTZ
Louisville
Summary
Nonprofit founder, event coordinator, and holistic program curator with 18+ years of experience in massage therapy and 10+ years in sales and community engagement. Founder and Executive Director of The Preservatory (est. 2022), delivering culturally grounded programs integrating Hip-Hop arts, holistic wellness, and mental health support. Skilled in event production, sponsorship development, city permitting, program curation, and administrative leadership. Licensed massage therapist specializing in therapeutic, deep tissue, trigger point, lymphatic drainage, and structural integration techniques.
Dynamic event coordinator skilled in logistics, fundraising, and holistic wellness integration. Proven track record in managing successful programs and building community partnerships.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Executive Director
The Preservatory
Denver
01.2022 - Current
- Lead The Warriors Jam Experience annual fundraiser and holistic programming including The Cypher Circle, Breakthroughs, and Write to Heal.
- Manage city permits, licensing, venue logistics, talent booking, sponsorships, and community partnerships.
- Oversee administrative operations, volunteer/staff coordination, and program design.
- Www.thepreservatory.life
Sales & Retail Specialist (High-End Women's Boutique)
Colorado Co-Op
Colorado Springs
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Built client relationships, managed inventory, merchandising, and sales-floor operations in a high-end retail environment.
Massage Therapist
Koontz Chiropractic
Colorado Springs
01.2005 - 12.2018
- Specialized in therapeutic massage, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, and structural integration.
- Worked alongside Dr. Koontz providing complementary chiropractic care.
Owner/Massage Therapist
Private Massage Therapy Business
Colorado Springs
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Managed all aspects of business operations and provided specialized massage services.
Sales Representative (Hemp Oil Products)
Charlotte's Web
Denver
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Educated customers and retail partners on product benefits; supported sales growth and brand expansion.
Education
Massage Therapy Certification -
Collinson Massage Therapy School
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Event Coordination & Logistics
- Program Curation & Development
- Fundraising & Sponsorship Acquisition
- Holistic Wellness Integration
- Administrative Management & Operations
- Program development
- Sales & Client Relationship Management
- Special Event Licensing & City Permitting
- Cultural Arts Programming
- Trauma-informed community engagement
- Social media content planning
- Vendor & sponsor negotiation
- Wellness programming integration
Certification
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Active, Colorado
Timeline
Founder & Executive Director
The Preservatory
01.2022 - Current
Sales & Retail Specialist (High-End Women's Boutique)
Colorado Co-Op
01.2014 - 01.2024
Sales Representative (Hemp Oil Products)
Charlotte's Web
01.2014 - 12.2014
Owner/Massage Therapist
Private Massage Therapy Business
01.2010 - 12.2015
Massage Therapist
Koontz Chiropractic
01.2005 - 12.2018
Massage Therapy Certification -
Collinson Massage Therapy School