Ariel R. FitzHugh, MS-NPL
Senior Director of Our Big Futures at Big Sister Association of Greater Boston- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
There are three major aspects to being successful in leadership: having a clear vision, having the drive to manifest the vision, and knowing how to motivate a team to help. Ariel hits all three. Working with Ariel has given me the opportunity to truly be a thought-partner in the direction of programs and impact, and her methods of motivating and inspiring a team have often helped me pull through on tough days. She’s thoughtful and inquisitive, gets straight to the root of issues, and is always ready to dive into the work needed. Her authentic passion for mentorship and teen/young adult development is clear from the work she puts in everyday to make sure their voices are centered. Any organization would benefit from having Ariel as part of their leadership team.
Monée Vance
I have had the pleasure of working with Ariel for a 18months at Big Sister Boston. During that time, I have witnessed firsthand her outstanding skills in several areas. Ariel is a solutions-focused individual, and her ability to approach problems with creativity and a willingness to think outside the box is truly impressive. Her excellent communication skills make her a natural leader, and she is able to motivate and inspire those around her. She is friendly and engaging, and her positive attitude is infectious. One of Ariel's strengths is her ability to remain focused on her goals while keeping a big-picture perspective. She is an expert in program creation and scaling projects, she has played a significant role in the development of the Big Sister Boston, Our Big Futures Department. Her contributions to this project have been invaluable, and her leadership and dedication have been instrumental in its success.
LinkedIn User
There are three major aspects to being successful in leadership: having a clear vision, having the drive to manifest the vision, and knowing how to motivate a team to help. Ariel hits all three. Working with Ariel has given me the opportunity to truly be a thought-partner in the direction of programs and impact, and her methods of motivating and inspiring a team have often helped me pull through on tough days. She’s thoughtful and inquisitive, gets straight to the root of issues, and is always ready to dive into the work needed. Her authentic passion for mentorship and teen/young adult development is clear from the work she puts in everyday to make sure their voices are centered. Any organization would benefit from having Ariel as part of their leadership team.
Monée Vance
I have had the pleasure of working with Ariel for a 18months at Big Sister Boston. During that time, I have witnessed firsthand her outstanding skills in several areas. Ariel is a solutions-focused individual, and her ability to approach problems with creativity and a willingness to think outside the box is truly impressive. Her excellent communication skills make her a natural leader, and she is able to motivate and inspire those around her. She is friendly and engaging, and her positive attitude is infectious. One of Ariel's strengths is her ability to remain focused on her goals while keeping a big-picture perspective. She is an expert in program creation and scaling projects, she has played a significant role in the development of the Big Sister Boston, Our Big Futures Department. Her contributions to this project have been invaluable, and her leadership and dedication have been instrumental in its success.
LinkedIn User
There are three major aspects to being successful in leadership: having a clear vision, having the drive to manifest the vision, and knowing how to motivate a team to help. Ariel hits all three. Working with Ariel has given me the opportunity to truly be a thought-partner in the direction of programs and impact, and her methods of motivating and inspiring a team have often helped me pull through on tough days. She’s thoughtful and inquisitive, gets straight to the root of issues, and is always ready to dive into the work needed. Her authentic passion for mentorship and teen/young adult development is clear from the work she puts in everyday to make sure their voices are centered. Any organization would benefit from having Ariel as part of their leadership team.
Monée Vance
I have had the pleasure of working with Ariel for a 18months at Big Sister Boston. During that time, I have witnessed firsthand her outstanding skills in several areas. Ariel is a solutions-focused individual, and her ability to approach problems with creativity and a willingness to think outside the box is truly impressive. Her excellent communication skills make her a natural leader, and she is able to motivate and inspire those around her. She is friendly and engaging, and her positive attitude is infectious. One of Ariel's strengths is her ability to remain focused on her goals while keeping a big-picture perspective. She is an expert in program creation and scaling projects, she has played a significant role in the development of the Big Sister Boston, Our Big Futures Department. Her contributions to this project have been invaluable, and her leadership and dedication have been instrumental in its success.
LinkedIn User
There are three major aspects to being successful in leadership: having a clear vision, having the drive to manifest the vision, and knowing how to motivate a team to help. Ariel hits all three. Working with Ariel has given me the opportunity to truly be a thought-partner in the direction of programs and impact, and her methods of motivating and inspiring a team have often helped me pull through on tough days. She’s thoughtful and inquisitive, gets straight to the root of issues, and is always ready to dive into the work needed. Her authentic passion for mentorship and teen/young adult development is clear from the work she puts in everyday to make sure their voices are centered. Any organization would benefit from having Ariel as part of their leadership team.
Monée Vance
I have had the pleasure of working with Ariel for a 18months at Big Sister Boston. During that time, I have witnessed firsthand her outstanding skills in several areas. Ariel is a solutions-focused individual, and her ability to approach problems with creativity and a willingness to think outside the box is truly impressive. Her excellent communication skills make her a natural leader, and she is able to motivate and inspire those around her. She is friendly and engaging, and her positive attitude is infectious. One of Ariel's strengths is her ability to remain focused on her goals while keeping a big-picture perspective. She is an expert in program creation and scaling projects, she has played a significant role in the development of the Big Sister Boston, Our Big Futures Department. Her contributions to this project have been invaluable, and her leadership and dedication have been instrumental in its success.
Experience
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Big Sister Association of Greater Boston
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Our Big Futures
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Jan 2023 - Present
Oversee teen & young adult programming at Big Sister Boston. Focuses on supporting Little Sisters from 14 to the age of 24, to achieve sustainable financial independence via career development and/or college success.
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Director of Our Big Futures
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Mar 2020 - Apr 2023
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Gaia Connections, LLC
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Partner
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Jun 2019 - Present
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Club Director
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2019
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Boys & Girls Club of Harlem
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Club Director
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Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
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Contracted Program Manager
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Managed media education project, streamlined work processes, recruited volunteers, designed workshop curriculum, and managed pop up events Managed media education project, streamlined work processes, recruited volunteers, designed workshop curriculum, and managed pop up events
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Harlem Children's Zone
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Advocate
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Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
Actively managed a caseload of 17 middle-school students by building strategic relationships within stakeholder network to ensure transparent communication regarding moving student Action Plans forward. Documented student progress on a weekly basis making adjustments to Action Plan where necessary. Identified and coordinated social service resources that supported a healthy home life. Progress was evidenced by positive teacher and parent feedback, improved attendance and grades, and student check-ins. Show less
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Education Assistant
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Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
Assisted in the daily delivery of education programming, activities, and events. Helped in training and managing volunteers. Monitored education area for optimum academic performance during homework assistance blocks. Assisted in the daily delivery of education programming, activities, and events. Helped in training and managing volunteers. Monitored education area for optimum academic performance during homework assistance blocks.
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Salem Education Foundation
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Student Internship
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Assisted in planning logistics of a 500 guest fundraiser event for State Representative raising over $20,000 dollars to create grants for teachers in the Salem Public School system. Functioning as editorial assistant for bi-annual Education NOW publication designed survey around hot button topic to report on how parents in the district felt about mandated school uniforms. Assisted in planning logistics of a 500 guest fundraiser event for State Representative raising over $20,000 dollars to create grants for teachers in the Salem Public School system. Functioning as editorial assistant for bi-annual Education NOW publication designed survey around hot button topic to report on how parents in the district felt about mandated school uniforms.
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HallKeen Management
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United States
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Property Manager
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
Managed 3 properties within the Boston area addressing specific problematic issues and needs. Reduced high resident turnover and leased to capacity 54 unit mixed income property in the Chelsea area. Managed leasing team for 46 unit newly constructed addition exceeding pro forma. Implemented strong resident programs for 38 unit residence in Watertown,MA with 55+ tenant population. Managed 3 properties within the Boston area addressing specific problematic issues and needs. Reduced high resident turnover and leased to capacity 54 unit mixed income property in the Chelsea area. Managed leasing team for 46 unit newly constructed addition exceeding pro forma. Implemented strong resident programs for 38 unit residence in Watertown,MA with 55+ tenant population.
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Community Academy public Charter School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co Teacher
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
Assisted lead teacher in classroom of 20 kindergarten students implementing curriculum resources Reading Street and Everyday MATH. Established and maintained a responsive classroom learning environment using The First Six Weeks of School by Paula Denton and Roxanne Kriete. Utilized Second Step to help promote healthy emotional and social development. Also assisted administrating the Developmental Reading Assessment and Everyday Math assessment. Assisted lead teacher in classroom of 20 kindergarten students implementing curriculum resources Reading Street and Everyday MATH. Established and maintained a responsive classroom learning environment using The First Six Weeks of School by Paula Denton and Roxanne Kriete. Utilized Second Step to help promote healthy emotional and social development. Also assisted administrating the Developmental Reading Assessment and Everyday Math assessment.
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Clark Realty Capital
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United States
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Leasing Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Leasing Consultant
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Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Trained new hires on property, tour route, and company leasing policies and programs. Prepared and reviewed files in a timely manner for lease execution. Updated and monitored all marketing websites for product and price accuracy. Trained new hires on property, tour route, and company leasing policies and programs. Prepared and reviewed files in a timely manner for lease execution. Updated and monitored all marketing websites for product and price accuracy.
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fairfield residential
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Leasing Specialist
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Jun 2008 - Feb 2010
Maintained the projected closing ratio of 30+% for newly renovated, lease-up, building by touring walk-ins and prospects while highlighting selling features and overcoming product objections. Scored 107 on Leasing Shopping Report gaining 7 bonus points for great personality! Inducted into the "Million-Dollar Club" by generating a million dollars in revenue within two years of employment. Maintained the projected closing ratio of 30+% for newly renovated, lease-up, building by touring walk-ins and prospects while highlighting selling features and overcoming product objections. Scored 107 on Leasing Shopping Report gaining 7 bonus points for great personality! Inducted into the "Million-Dollar Club" by generating a million dollars in revenue within two years of employment.
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Asset Realty, LLC
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United States
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Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Licensed Broker's Assistant
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2008
Completed monthly Broker Price Opinion’s and Status reports for Lender Owned Properties. Created marketing fliers, drafted listing agreements, and updated status changes. Point of contact for new clients, screened and connected them with lender. Hosted “Open Houses” and showed residential properties. Completed monthly Broker Price Opinion’s and Status reports for Lender Owned Properties. Created marketing fliers, drafted listing agreements, and updated status changes. Point of contact for new clients, screened and connected them with lender. Hosted “Open Houses” and showed residential properties.
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Education
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2015 - 2016
Fordham University
Master of Science (M.S.), Nonprofit Business Leadership -
2013 - 2015
Salem State University
Bachelor's degree, History, Pre-Law Program -
2003 - 2006
Howard University
History, 3.0
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