Jules Balzer
About Jules Balzer
Jules Balzer is a Customer Success Manager at Classy.org, where he engages with high-profile clients and supports social enterprises in their fundraising efforts. He has a diverse background in design, project management, and communications, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Classy.org
Jules Balzer serves as a Customer Success Manager at Classy.org, a position held since 2021. In this role, Balzer engages with high-profile clients, including Oxfam, World Food Program USA, and National Geographic. Balzer contributes to the success of over 3,000 social enterprises by supporting their fundraising efforts through Classy.org's platform. Balzer's involvement in the organization includes participation in the Collaborative and Classy Awards, which recognize excellence in the social sector.
Previous Experience in Customer Success and Sales
Prior to the current role, Jules Balzer worked at Classy.org in various capacities. Balzer was an Account Executive for six months in 2021 and served as a Sales Development Representative from 2020 to 2021. These roles involved direct engagement with clients and contributed to the overall success of Classy.org. Balzer's experience in these positions helped enhance customer relationships and drive sales initiatives.
Educational Background
Jules Balzer studied at the University of Maryland, where a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus on Public Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture were achieved from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, Balzer participated in the Semester at Sea program in 2018, which provided an international study experience for 11 months. Earlier education includes attending Notre Dame Academy, where Balzer completed the International Baccalaureate program from 2010 to 2015.
Professional Experience Prior to Classy.org
Before joining Classy.org, Jules Balzer held several positions in various organizations. Balzer worked as a Junior Designer and Project Manager at Savvy Interiors from 2019 to 2020. Other roles included a Corporate Communications Intern at Dana Incorporated in 2017, a Community Assistant at the University of Maryland Career Center from 2015 to 2017, and a Junior Associate at Clyde Group in 2016. These experiences provided a foundation in project management, communications, and client engagement.
Contributions to Classy.org's Recognition
Jules Balzer played a significant role in initiatives that led to Classy.org being recognized by Fast Company as one of the world's 10 Most Innovative Companies for Social Good in 2016. Balzer was also involved in efforts that contributed to Classy.org being named a 'Rising Star' in the inaugural Forbes Cloud 100 list in the same year. These contributions highlight Balzer's impact on the organization's reputation and innovation within the social sector.