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Julie Dueno-Wilson Principal

juliedueno@gmail.com | (808) 286-8189 | Kailua, Hawaii

JDW Business Designs

Strategic Financial & Business Consulting – based in Honolulu HI, available throughout the U.S.

Empowering Local Businesses & Large Corporations | Building Tools for Better Business Management

Julie Dueno-Wilson, Principal at JDW Designs

About Julie Dueno-Wilson

Principal of JDW Designs LLC, with over 20 years of expertise across project management, finance, hospitality, real estate investment and development.

With experience in both small businesses and large corporations including REITs, private equity, global hospitality groups — we provide rare breadth to serve clients of any size.

Julie holds an MBA (with Distinction) from Hawaii Pacific University and a BS in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) from San Francisco State University.

About Julie Dueno-Wilson

Principal of JDW Designs LLC, with over 20 years of expertise across project management, finance, hospitality, real estate investment and development.

With experience in both small businesses and large corporations including REITs, private equity, global hospitality groups — we provide rare breadth to serve clients of any size.

Julie holds an MBA (with Distinction) from Hawaii Pacific University and a BS in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) from San Francisco State University.

20+

Years Experience

5.2B

Assets Underwritten

$500M +

Revenue Managed

$800M

Transaction Supported

Our Services

Data Management & Modeling

  • Financial projections & forecasts
  • Cash flow & debt schedule analysis
  • Project management proposals

Financing & Capital Advisory

  • Loan procurement evaluation
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Investor relations support

Process & Systems Optimization

  • System implementation (Finance,
  • HR, Customized Processes)
  • Workflow assessment &
  • improvement
  • CRM and planning system setup

Strategic Planning & Investment Analysis

  • IRR, NPV, ROI analysis
  • Feasibility studies
  • Pro formas & underwriting

Real Estate & Asset Management

  • Acquisition analysis
  • Mixed-use, residential, hospitality
  • Development project support

FP&A Leadership & Advisory

  • Budgeting & annual planning
  • Board & stakeholder presentations
  • KPI reporting & business reviews

WHO WE SERVE

LOCAL & SMALL BUSINESSES

  • Custom financial models tailored to growth phase
  • Cash flow projections & budget planning
  • Loan readiness & financing strategy
  • ERP and data tool selection & setup
  • Process improvements that save time & reduce cost
  • Affordable, high-impact advisory without big-firm overhead

LARGE CORPORATIONS & REITs

  • Strategic FP&A leadership & business planning
  • System implementation & optimization
  • Investment underwriting & asset management
  • Multi-department financial coordination
  • Board & stakeholder reporting packages
  • M&A support, due diligence, and transition planning

THE CHALLENGES WE SOLVE

Data Without Direction

Businesses collect data but lack the modeling and analysis to turn it into actionable strategy.

Inefficient Systems

Outdated or siloed tools create bottlenecks, costing time, money, and competitive advantage

Capital & Financing Gaps

Companies struggle to evaluate loan options, structure deals, and build compelling financial cases.

Growth Without a Roadmap

Companies struggle to evaluate loan options, structure deals, and build compelling financial cases. Expansion plans, acquisitions, and development projects need rigorous financial feasibility before commitment.

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

1: Discovery Call
Understand your business,
goals, and challenges in a
complimentary 30-minute
consultation.
2: Scope & Proposal
Deliver a tailored proposal
outlining deliverables,
timeline, and investment.
3: Analysis & Build
Conduct deep analysis,
build models, and develop
customized solutions.
4: Deliver & Support
Present findings,
implement
recommendations, and
provide ongoing advisory
support.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Native Technologies

Chief Financial Officer · 2025–2026

  • Oversees long-range planning, forecasting, cash-flow management, lender coordination & board-level reporting
  • Designs pay-application reviews, change-order tracking & cost-to-complete dashboards for AOAO boards
  • Translates project scope into reliable financial plans anticipating Hawaiʻi construction seasonality

Alexander & Baldwin

Manager, FP&A · 2022–2024

  • Directed planning for Hawaii’s only publicly traded REIT
  • Led ERP forecasting module implementation (Yardi)
  • Managed strategic planning, budgeting & investment analysis

MacNaughton

Associate · 2021–2022

  • Underwrote $5.2B in investment opportunities
  • Managed pro formas, IRR, NPV, sensitivity & feasibility studies
  • Supported JV analysis and investor relations

Outrigger Hospitality Group

Director, FP&A · 2013–2020

  • Led FP&A for $500M+ revenue portfolio
  • Supported $800M sale to private equity firm (2016)
  • Oversaw labor management system across Hawaii properties

WHY JDW BUSINESS DESIGNS

Trusted Partner, Not Just a Vendor

We work alongside your team with the dedication

and ownership of an internal executive.

perience

Cross-Industry Insight

Rare blend of project management, hospitality, REIT, private equity, and small business consulting expertise.

Results-Driven Approach

Every engagement is anchored in measurable outcomes — improved margins, smarter decisions, better systems.

Scalable for Any Organization

From a local entrepreneur seeking their first financial model to a Fortune-level team needing better business management and improved processes.

LET’S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER!

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Schedule a complimentary discovery call today.

  • Financial Modeling
  • System Implementation
  • Investment Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • FP&A Leadership
  • Process Optimization