Jewel Team is a group of independent consultants who become part of your telecom and IT team. We work on your behalf, not the vendors’ to help you make smart technology decisions that fit your needs, budget, and goals.
From vendor evaluations to bill audits, we handle the heavy lifting so you can stay focused on running your business. With us as your advocate, you can be confident your systems will deliver on time, on target, and on budget.
If you are a business owner or manager who needs assistance with
Tired of mismatched quotes and sales jargon? We simplify the comparison process so you get apples-to-apples proposals.
We identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and help you negotiate better deals, saving thousands each year.
We focus on total value, not just price. Our guidance helps you invest in systems that pay off long-term.
From selection to installation, we manage the project to avoid delays, finger-pointing, or costly surprises.
We examine your telecom invoices thoroughly to uncover overcharges, outdated services, and hidden fees. Most clients see immediate savings and even recover past billing errors.
We don’t sell products - we sell clarity. As independent consultants, our loyalty is to you, not the telecom vendors. We help you choose the right solutions without bias.
From creating detailed RFPs to managing vendor responses and timelines, we align technology proposals to your exact needs, not the vendor’s sales pitch.
We make sure your vendors deliver what they promised. From kickoff to final testing, we coordinate with your team to keep everything on time, on budget, and hassle-free.
Julie Drake has worked in the telecommunications field since 1994, managing large-scale IP telephony, structured cabling, and technology projects across industries like manufacturing, energy, K–12, healthcare, and local government.
She has led major projects, including 13-site, 2,000+ endpoint implementations across multiple platforms such as NEC, Cisco, and Siemens/Unify, covering both basic telephony and contact center solutions. She is an expert at streamlining installations, reducing costs, ensuring accurate billing, and coordinating vendors to keep projects on time while delivering a seamless user experience.
Julie holds a B.S. in Communications from Southern Illinois University and certifications in Siemens/Unify programming and Panduit Infrastructure. She is an active member of the Society of Communications Technology Consultants International and was honored in Central Illinois’ “40 under 40” class of 2005.
Her passion: helping clients make smart, empowered decisions and turn their technology projects into success stories.
Dunlap, IL
Please fill out the contact form if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We’re independent telecom consultants who help businesses cut costs, choose the right vendors, and manage tech projects from start to finish.
We offer bill audits, vendor selection, RFP and project management, and installation oversight.
We uncover billing errors, eliminate waste, and negotiate better rates — saving clients 25–35% on average.
No — we’re completely vendor-independent and only work for you.
We serve businesses of all sizes across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, education, energy, and government.
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