Katie Yaeli
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Frank Vidal
I highly recommend Katie and The Play District to anyone looking for a welcoming and supportive community resource. Katie is not only friendly and kind, but she is always looking for ways to get people involved and connected with each other. One of the things I appreciate most about Katie is her support for small businesses. She is always seeking out ways to collaborate with and promote local businesses, and she truly cares about their success. In addition to her community-building efforts, Katie is also an excellent resource for families with young children. The Play District is a fantastic place for kids to learn, play, and socialize, and Katie is always coming up with new and innovative programming to keep things fresh and exciting. In short, Katie and The Play District are an invaluable asset to our community, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for family friendly events.
Frank Vidal
I highly recommend Katie and The Play District to anyone looking for a welcoming and supportive community resource. Katie is not only friendly and kind, but she is always looking for ways to get people involved and connected with each other. One of the things I appreciate most about Katie is her support for small businesses. She is always seeking out ways to collaborate with and promote local businesses, and she truly cares about their success. In addition to her community-building efforts, Katie is also an excellent resource for families with young children. The Play District is a fantastic place for kids to learn, play, and socialize, and Katie is always coming up with new and innovative programming to keep things fresh and exciting. In short, Katie and The Play District are an invaluable asset to our community, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for family friendly events.
Frank Vidal
I highly recommend Katie and The Play District to anyone looking for a welcoming and supportive community resource. Katie is not only friendly and kind, but she is always looking for ways to get people involved and connected with each other. One of the things I appreciate most about Katie is her support for small businesses. She is always seeking out ways to collaborate with and promote local businesses, and she truly cares about their success. In addition to her community-building efforts, Katie is also an excellent resource for families with young children. The Play District is a fantastic place for kids to learn, play, and socialize, and Katie is always coming up with new and innovative programming to keep things fresh and exciting. In short, Katie and The Play District are an invaluable asset to our community, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for family friendly events.
Frank Vidal
I highly recommend Katie and The Play District to anyone looking for a welcoming and supportive community resource. Katie is not only friendly and kind, but she is always looking for ways to get people involved and connected with each other. One of the things I appreciate most about Katie is her support for small businesses. She is always seeking out ways to collaborate with and promote local businesses, and she truly cares about their success. In addition to her community-building efforts, Katie is also an excellent resource for families with young children. The Play District is a fantastic place for kids to learn, play, and socialize, and Katie is always coming up with new and innovative programming to keep things fresh and exciting. In short, Katie and The Play District are an invaluable asset to our community, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for family friendly events.
Credentials
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Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA)
Visit TucsonJun, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Play District
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and CEO
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Mar 2022 - Present
The Play District is your local guide to all things family. We are the premier resource for family friendly activities, events, lodging, food, and fun! We are currently in the Tucson and Phoenix, AZ Districts and expanding to San Diego in the late fall. The Play District is your local guide to all things family. We are the premier resource for family friendly activities, events, lodging, food, and fun! We are currently in the Tucson and Phoenix, AZ Districts and expanding to San Diego in the late fall.
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Collar Me Charming
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United States
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Retail
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Owner and Operator
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2023
Handmade dog collar and accessory online retailer Handmade dog collar and accessory online retailer
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Owner and Content Creator
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Dec 2017 - Mar 2022
A lifestyle blog focusing on motherhood, entrepreneurship, and all things in between. Focus on Tucson, Arizona small businesses. A lifestyle blog focusing on motherhood, entrepreneurship, and all things in between. Focus on Tucson, Arizona small businesses.
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Red Door Spas
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant General Manager; Group Sales Coordinator
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Sep 2011 - Jan 2013
Manage and supervise salon day to day procedures Motivate staff through sales incentives and contests Ensure all information is accurately and comprehensively represented at the Westin La Paloma, Westin/Starwood Websites, and other 3rd party representation. Plan in spa events and communicate with local businesses in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships Administer weekly schedules, payroll reports, and sales goals to lead team to success. Handle all salon ordering and inventory management Act as a liaison between the spa and the hotel through attending pre-event and informational meetings, one on one meetings with departments throughout the Westin, and participation in hotel and community related activities Developed Westin Spa Points Rewards Program and New Country Club Members Spa Program Coordinate, book, and track group bookings of five or more guests from the local community and resort corporate programs Hire and train employees in culture, policies, and procedures. Show less
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Starbucks Coffee Company
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United Kingdom
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Aug 2005 - Sep 2011
Effectively supervise and manage store operations Consult customers and employees in coffee tastings to increase product awareness Administer effective cash monitoring and opening and closing operations Train employees to follow detail processes and procedures Oversee employees duties and provide performance feedback Deliver excellent customer service through customer feedback Improved sales tactics to increase sales percentages Effectively supervise and manage store operations Consult customers and employees in coffee tastings to increase product awareness Administer effective cash monitoring and opening and closing operations Train employees to follow detail processes and procedures Oversee employees duties and provide performance feedback Deliver excellent customer service through customer feedback Improved sales tactics to increase sales percentages
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Gadabout Salonspas
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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Visual Merchandiser and Assistant Marketing Director
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Aug 2007 - Sep 2008
Promoted from a semester internship program Designed new product packaging and the revamping of a current beauty line Assisted in the direction of photo shoots for future marketing campaigns Improved merchandising displays in the six locations by developing planograms Created new promotional materials and in-store promotions Implemented holiday marketing campaigns in the salons Contributed to editing the website to increase traffic volume Promoted from a semester internship program Designed new product packaging and the revamping of a current beauty line Assisted in the direction of photo shoots for future marketing campaigns Improved merchandising displays in the six locations by developing planograms Created new promotional materials and in-store promotions Implemented holiday marketing campaigns in the salons Contributed to editing the website to increase traffic volume
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Scottsdale Ranch Animal Hospital
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Boarding Attendant
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Jun 2005 - Aug 2005
Oversaw the boarding departments daily duties Assisted veterinary technicians in a assortment of tasks Administered medication to variety of animals Oversaw the boarding departments daily duties Assisted veterinary technicians in a assortment of tasks Administered medication to variety of animals
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Cosmetics, Salon
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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Prestige Consultant
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Jun 2003 - Aug 2004
Planned and promoted in-store parties and events Exceeded promotional expectations for frequent customers cards Consulted on personal beauty and makeup tips Consistently exceeded sales requirements Planned and promoted in-store parties and events Exceeded promotional expectations for frequent customers cards Consulted on personal beauty and makeup tips Consistently exceeded sales requirements
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Education
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2004 - 2008
The University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Life Sciences; Retailing and Consumer Sciences; Product Development; Label Design
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