Meredith Zafian
Program Assistant | Global Health - TB & HIV Team at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Sara Reeves
Meredith is a passionate and enthusiastic person with whom I had the pleasure of spending almost three months in Kenya. Meredith dealt with a variety of challenges unique to the international development environment with grace and strength.
Seth Ehrlich
Meredith jumped right in to learning and implementing all aspects associated in the execution of our annual development plan. She continually improved relationships with individual donors and increased her knowledge of grant writing and solicitation. I cannot thank Meredith enough for her dedication to SOS Outreach and the difference that we are making.
Sara Reeves
Meredith is a passionate and enthusiastic person with whom I had the pleasure of spending almost three months in Kenya. Meredith dealt with a variety of challenges unique to the international development environment with grace and strength.
Seth Ehrlich
Meredith jumped right in to learning and implementing all aspects associated in the execution of our annual development plan. She continually improved relationships with individual donors and increased her knowledge of grant writing and solicitation. I cannot thank Meredith enough for her dedication to SOS Outreach and the difference that we are making.
Sara Reeves
Meredith is a passionate and enthusiastic person with whom I had the pleasure of spending almost three months in Kenya. Meredith dealt with a variety of challenges unique to the international development environment with grace and strength.
Seth Ehrlich
Meredith jumped right in to learning and implementing all aspects associated in the execution of our annual development plan. She continually improved relationships with individual donors and increased her knowledge of grant writing and solicitation. I cannot thank Meredith enough for her dedication to SOS Outreach and the difference that we are making.
Sara Reeves
Meredith is a passionate and enthusiastic person with whom I had the pleasure of spending almost three months in Kenya. Meredith dealt with a variety of challenges unique to the international development environment with grace and strength.
Seth Ehrlich
Meredith jumped right in to learning and implementing all aspects associated in the execution of our annual development plan. She continually improved relationships with individual donors and increased her knowledge of grant writing and solicitation. I cannot thank Meredith enough for her dedication to SOS Outreach and the difference that we are making.
Experience
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Assistant | Global Health - TB & HIV Team
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Oct 2021 - Present
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REI
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Adventure Sales Specialist
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Jun 2019 - Apr 2021
- Built strong customer relationships and de-escalated customer service issues- Utilized Salesforce reservation system to connect hundreds of guests each week to worldwide adventure travel itineraries ensuring the best match for their trip criteria- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on process improvement- Coordinated with third-party vendors to ensure quality service for guests - Troubleshooted invoice discrepancies while serving as accounting point person for team - Built strong customer relationships and de-escalated customer service issues- Utilized Salesforce reservation system to connect hundreds of guests each week to worldwide adventure travel itineraries ensuring the best match for their trip criteria- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on process improvement- Coordinated with third-party vendors to ensure quality service for guests - Troubleshooted invoice discrepancies while serving as accounting point person for team
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Development Director/Capital Campaign Coordinator
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
-Secured $1 million gift from family foundation used to purchase 115-acre horse ranch-Built positive relationships with all levels of donors-Developed marketing strategy, including social media, print, TV, radio, and special events-Managed direct mail campaigns from start to finish-Worked closely with Board of Directors providing up-to-date development data -Secured $1 million gift from family foundation used to purchase 115-acre horse ranch-Built positive relationships with all levels of donors-Developed marketing strategy, including social media, print, TV, radio, and special events-Managed direct mail campaigns from start to finish-Worked closely with Board of Directors providing up-to-date development data
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Patagonia
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Nov 2013 - Aug 2015
-Supervised sales team ensuring excellent customer service for our luxury guests-Consistently received above 95 percent on secret shopper reviews -Supervised sales team ensuring excellent customer service for our luxury guests-Consistently received above 95 percent on secret shopper reviews
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SOS Outreach
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Manager
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
-Developed an individual donor targeting and communication strategy-Represented organization at major conferences, community events, and volunteer days-Assisted in grant writing, reporting, and compliance -Developed an individual donor targeting and communication strategy-Represented organization at major conferences, community events, and volunteer days-Assisted in grant writing, reporting, and compliance
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O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Indiana University Graduate Student
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Master of Public Affairs, August 2012Concentration: Nonprofit Management Master of Public Affairs, August 2012Concentration: Nonprofit Management
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Mumias Sugar Company
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Corporate Social Responsibility - Intern
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
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MONROE COUNTY CASA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Development Fellow
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Aug 2010 - May 2012
-Developed volunteer/donor recruitment marketing strategy with Assistant Director-Assisted in grant writing, reporting, and compliance-Created and administered weekly communication in Constant Contact -Developed volunteer/donor recruitment marketing strategy with Assistant Director-Assisted in grant writing, reporting, and compliance-Created and administered weekly communication in Constant Contact
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More Than Me
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Liberia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Entrepreneurship and Fund Development - Intern
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May 2011 - Jul 2011
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Butler University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Ambassador for the Office of Admissions
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May 2007 - May 2010
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Public Affairs (MPA), Nonprofit Management -
2006 - 2010
Butler University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies
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