EP #126 JULIE VARGAS-STAY HUMBLE, STAY KIND

Julie Vargas is an innovative, results driven leader with over 30 years of service in the industry. If you ask any member of Julie Vargas’ team, they will tell you that she is an expert in motivating and inspiring so many with her wide range of skills in coaching, leadership training, technical training, education, and public speaking. With her vast knowledge of customer service relations, public relations, and project & event management, she teaches and promotes the growth of others at every step in her career. In addition to all her achievements, Julie has recently celebrated her 33rd year in the Beauty Industry. Julie currently serves as Vice President of Career Opportunities and Talent Engagement at Sport Clips. She and her team are responsible for influencing, training, creating excitement and engagement, driving brand awareness around career pathing and opportunity, to attract and retain stylists across more than 1800+ Sport Clips stores in the United States and Canada. Julie served 6 years as a Commissioner for the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Science (NACCAS) wrapping up her final year as Chair of the Commission in 2019. In 2021, Julie continues to serve as Chair for the National SkillsUSA Technical Committee for Cosmetology. Julie has lived by the mantra of always staying humble and kind and holds near to her heart the theory “that nobody cares what you know, until you show that you care”. Julie’s passion for her work today is as strong as it was 30 years ago. She loves the challenges of this ever-changing industry and the success that she has been able to experience throughout her career, due to her dedication and commitment to excellence.