Julie Porchet
About Julie Porchet
Julie Porchet serves as the Head of Projects & Operations at the Green Flower Foundation, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in project management and operations across various sectors, she has successfully led initiatives in Ethiopia and Geneva, including the development of organic agriculture training programs.
Work at Green Flower Foundation
Julie Porchet has been serving as the Head of Projects & Operations at Green Flower Foundation since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various development projects, including the management of annual budgets. She frequently conducts field visits to Ethiopia to ensure effective project management from the Geneva office. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Projects and Operations Coordinator at the same organization from 2019 to 2020.
Previous Experience
Before joining Green Flower Foundation, Julie Porchet held several positions in project management and hospitality. She worked as a Project Manager in marketing and communication at Groupe DBS Immobilier from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, she was an Assistant Project Manager and Hotel Operation at MCI Group for five months in 2012. Her experience also includes roles at Grand Hyatt as an Assistant Bar Manager and at Philip Morris International as a Representative.
Education and Expertise
Julie Porchet studied at Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she attended Gymnase du Bugnon in Lausanne, where she completed studies in Social Work, achieving both Professional Maturity in Social Health and an Apprenticeship in the Social-Educative Field from 2006 to 2009.
Achievements in Project Development
Julie Porchet successfully finalized the development of the first organic agriculture training program at the national level in Ethiopia. She also launched a project in November 2021 that focuses on providing entrepreneurial support and training for local farmers in Ethiopia. Her work includes developing and following up on annual marketing strategies for various projects.
Administrative and HR Responsibilities
In her current role, Julie Porchet handles various administrative HR tasks. These include writing job descriptions, conducting interviews, and performing annual evaluations. She also manages digital supports for project promotion, including social networks, Google AdWords, and websites.