Ariana Watson
Assistant Director Donor Events & Experiences at The University of Arizona Foundation- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Pivoting to Virtual Events
LinkedInMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
The Three Pillars of Effective Communication
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Event Planning Foundations
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Project Management Foundations: Requirements
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Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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Project Management Foundations
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Experience
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The University of Arizona Foundation
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United States
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Fundraising
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Director Donor Events & Experiences
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Project Coordinator, Event and Reunion Programs
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May 2022 - Present
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Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Coordinator
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
Analyzed and optimized the Philanthropic Services department's operations to create effective and fluid processes while managing and enhancing donor services by providing exceptional customer service through events and stewardship.
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Administrative Assistant
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2019
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Self Employed
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Sep 2018 - Feb 2021
Worked with clients to create custom packages for their specific needs ranging from micro weddings, day of coordination, or full planning packages along with other milestone and private events. Worked with clients to create custom packages for their specific needs ranging from micro weddings, day of coordination, or full planning packages along with other milestone and private events.
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Universal Hosiery, Inc.
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Designer and Social Media Cooridnator
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Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
Planned and strategized a roadmap for the company’s first hosiery photoshoot to drive brand awareness and launch social media platforms. Scouted locations, models, and coordinated day of logistics. Planned and strategized a roadmap for the company’s first hosiery photoshoot to drive brand awareness and launch social media platforms. Scouted locations, models, and coordinated day of logistics.
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Jerry Leigh of California
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Designer
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
Conceptualized design capsules for licensed apparel from concept to completion while implementing process flows to maximize resources and mitigate risks. Managed the planning of quarterly sales and fashion market meetings. Conceptualized design capsules for licensed apparel from concept to completion while implementing process flows to maximize resources and mitigate risks. Managed the planning of quarterly sales and fashion market meetings.
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Boys Sample Coordinator
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
Oversaw the organization of product sample development and included efficient processing, tracking, and organizing samples with domestic and overseas vendors while ensuring quality assurance. Oversaw the organization of product sample development and included efficient processing, tracking, and organizing samples with domestic and overseas vendors while ensuring quality assurance.
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Visual Specialist
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Oct 2011 - Mar 2014
As a Visual Merchandiser in a revolution store duties included being responsible for the consistent daily styling and upkeep of all mannequins, bust forms, and Henry Hangers within the location and in alignment with Banana Republic Brand Aesthetic. As a Visual Merchandiser in a revolution store duties included being responsible for the consistent daily styling and upkeep of all mannequins, bust forms, and Henry Hangers within the location and in alignment with Banana Republic Brand Aesthetic.
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Education
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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associate's Degree, Merchandise Product Development