Ariana Nikitas
Partner & Chief Communications Officer at Crystal Clear Communications- Claim this Profile
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Lisa Smith
Ariana is one of the strongest leaders in IBM. She is well rounded with marketing, management and healthcare skills that excel. Ariana is a good listener and learner. She makes sound and informed decisions. Everyone Ariana works with has a deep respect for her as a person and a leader.
Angela Zeringue, MHA
Ariana was always ready for our communication needs and knew what we needed to do. Someone who never hesitated to jump in to help and we were much better for it. She has a wonderful way of suggesting improvements and different ideas for better results.
George Stenitzer
What a great team leader and natural communicator! Ariana grew so much in the years we worked together, from intern to team leader, from media relations to PR to marketing communications. Her commonsense approach, warm relationship-building and sound judgement are invaluable. I feel lucky to have worked with Ariana twice, at Ameritech and at Tellabs. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat.
Lisa Smith
Ariana is one of the strongest leaders in IBM. She is well rounded with marketing, management and healthcare skills that excel. Ariana is a good listener and learner. She makes sound and informed decisions. Everyone Ariana works with has a deep respect for her as a person and a leader.
Angela Zeringue, MHA
Ariana was always ready for our communication needs and knew what we needed to do. Someone who never hesitated to jump in to help and we were much better for it. She has a wonderful way of suggesting improvements and different ideas for better results.
George Stenitzer
What a great team leader and natural communicator! Ariana grew so much in the years we worked together, from intern to team leader, from media relations to PR to marketing communications. Her commonsense approach, warm relationship-building and sound judgement are invaluable. I feel lucky to have worked with Ariana twice, at Ameritech and at Tellabs. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat.
Lisa Smith
Ariana is one of the strongest leaders in IBM. She is well rounded with marketing, management and healthcare skills that excel. Ariana is a good listener and learner. She makes sound and informed decisions. Everyone Ariana works with has a deep respect for her as a person and a leader.
Angela Zeringue, MHA
Ariana was always ready for our communication needs and knew what we needed to do. Someone who never hesitated to jump in to help and we were much better for it. She has a wonderful way of suggesting improvements and different ideas for better results.
George Stenitzer
What a great team leader and natural communicator! Ariana grew so much in the years we worked together, from intern to team leader, from media relations to PR to marketing communications. Her commonsense approach, warm relationship-building and sound judgement are invaluable. I feel lucky to have worked with Ariana twice, at Ameritech and at Tellabs. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat.
Lisa Smith
Ariana is one of the strongest leaders in IBM. She is well rounded with marketing, management and healthcare skills that excel. Ariana is a good listener and learner. She makes sound and informed decisions. Everyone Ariana works with has a deep respect for her as a person and a leader.
Angela Zeringue, MHA
Ariana was always ready for our communication needs and knew what we needed to do. Someone who never hesitated to jump in to help and we were much better for it. She has a wonderful way of suggesting improvements and different ideas for better results.
George Stenitzer
What a great team leader and natural communicator! Ariana grew so much in the years we worked together, from intern to team leader, from media relations to PR to marketing communications. Her commonsense approach, warm relationship-building and sound judgement are invaluable. I feel lucky to have worked with Ariana twice, at Ameritech and at Tellabs. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat.
Experience
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Crystal Clear Communications
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner & Chief Communications Officer
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May 2019 - Present
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EXL
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Chief Marketing Officer
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Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
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IBM Watson Health
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Senior Marketing Leader
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May 2018 - May 2019
Asked to take over product marketing for large business unit to develop pipeline, drive revenue, and seed the market for new solutions. Asked to take over product marketing for large business unit to develop pipeline, drive revenue, and seed the market for new solutions.
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Vice President, Communications & Marketing
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Jan 2016 - May 2018
Served as marketing integration lead for successful integration of Truven Health into IBM. Post-acquisition, selected to lead communications, thought leadership, creative services, events, and client advocacy for IBM Watson Health. Served as marketing integration lead for successful integration of Truven Health into IBM. Post-acquisition, selected to lead communications, thought leadership, creative services, events, and client advocacy for IBM Watson Health.
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Media & Presentation Training
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media and Presentation Trainer
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2005 - 2017
Focused on sharing philosophy of conducting media interviews and presentations in a clear, forthright way, emphasizing the importance of delivering the right message for the audience. Helped organizations of many types—telecom, tech, healthcare, nonprofit—improve their messaging. Focused on sharing philosophy of conducting media interviews and presentations in a clear, forthright way, emphasizing the importance of delivering the right message for the audience. Helped organizations of many types—telecom, tech, healthcare, nonprofit—improve their messaging.
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Allscripts
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Corporate Communications
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
Led consolidated global corporate communications function including public relations, crisis communications, internal communications, client communications, and the company's client reference program.
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Director of Client Communications
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
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Director of External Relations
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Sep 2012 - May 2013
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Director of Public Relations
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2012
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Tellabs
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager, Corporate and Marketing Communications
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Feb 2009 - Nov 2011
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Senior Manager, Public Relations
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Mar 2006 - Jan 2009
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Public Relations Manager
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Feb 2004 - Feb 2006
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Public Relations Manager
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2002 - 2004
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GoAhead Software
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Brazil
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Software Development
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Public Relations Manager
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1999 - 2002
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Point.com
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Public Relations Specialist
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1998 - 1999
Managed media programs and served as company spokesperson for several U.S. markets. Managed media programs and served as company spokesperson for several U.S. markets.
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Media Relations Account Manager
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1994 - 1998
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