MEET JULES

Julie Lenahan, MBA - Marketing, Communications, and Design Leader in Rhode Island

Julie K. Lenahan, MBA (Jules)

For over 20 years, I’ve been lucky enough to work in marketing, communications, and design—helping brands connect with people in meaningful ways. I’m all about creating experiences that not only grab attention but also build trust and loyalty.

I believe in the power of words and design, great teams, and collaboration. I’m here to bring out the best in people and ideas, and to create work that truly resonates. At the end of the day, it’s about results that matter and making sure the work we do feels real and aligns with what people actually care about.

I’d love to see how we can work together to make something great happen.

Here’s my background, and let’s connect on LinkedIn.


Experience

Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Additional positions held: Vice President of Marketing Communications & Talent, Director of Marketing

Plum Dental | Dental Partnership Organization with 28+ Unique Brands across Rhode Island & Connecticut (2019-Present)

  • Played a pivotal marketing leadership role internally and externally, enabling rapid organizational expansion through M&A and driving 20-45% YoY revenue growth

  • Increased digital visibility and strengthened individual brand credibility through a strategic combination of top-performing website design, SEO content, and CMS efficiency utilizing WordPress, Elementor, and customization

  • Led the dramatic improvement of earned media via online reputation management and achieved top-ranking #1-3 Google LocalPack results for each brand

  • Built remote/multi-location team culture through crisis, change, and growth by leading successful internal communication strategies, events, education, and programs

  • Designed and launched comprehensive training and development programs for new hires, including live training content and self-guided eLearning modules

Director of Marketing and Sales Training

Additional positions held: Director of Marketing, Graphic Design & Marketing Intern

Dominion Diagnostics | Diagnostic Laboratory with clinical B2B customers in 40+ states (2003-2019)

  • Brand leadership and content creation/voice of the brand, managing all graphic, web, and communications design

  • Strategic marketing and sales support to drive national customer growth and loyalty

  • Robust internal and external communications management, including executive and industry leader partnership

  • Trade show and event program management of 50+ annual national, regional, and local conferences and meetings

  • HR support and employee engagement/culture leadership

  • Training and development design and delivery

  • Product and services development with R&D and Executives

Education & Training

Masters of Business Administration, Concentrated in Marketing & Management

Bryant University | Smithfield, Rhode Island

Bachelor of Science, Communications Media & Technology, Minors: Studio Art, Journalism

Salve Regina University | Newport, Rhode Island

Trained Professional Leadership Mentor

URI Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies and The Leadership Partnership of RI

Awards & Contributions

Business Impact Award

Dominion Diagnostics, Executive-sponsored award for exemplary leadership

Top Places to Work Rhode Island

Plum Dental, Lead Award Contributor

Best Places to Work Rhode Island (Multi-Year)

Dominion Diagnostics, Lead Award Contributor

Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island (Multi-Year)

Dominion Diagnostics, Lead Award Contributor

Exemplary Worksite Health Award (Multi-Year)

Dominion Diagnostics, Lead Award Contributor

Freelance Projects & Volunteer Work

Edward S. Rhodes Elementary School PTA

PTA Co-President, Cranston, RI

Greg Asselin Concrete & Construction

RI Concrete Contractor | www.gasselinconcreteri.com 

Mosaic Table

RI Catering & Events | www.themosaictable.com

Susan Fossati, Fine Arts

RI Fine Artist & Educator | www.susanfossatiart.com

Small Kitchen Big Taste (SKBT)

CT Boutique Catering & Events | www.smallkitchen-bigtaste.com

Community Investment Corporation (CIC)

CT Small Business Lender