Maria Watson Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Analyzes and iterates systemic solutions, utilizing User Experience (UX) methodology, design theory, multimedia production, and social work principles. Processes optimize user flow, solving for both user and stakeholder pain points. Creates streamlined multimedia user experiences, analyzing and iterating systemic solutions with an eye for visual design and.

- Second-in-command regarding operations, logistics, and implementation of curriculum and activities for 143 camps, over 2,000 campers and nearly 200 staff on a 59-acre campus- Co-directed with a team of three, connecting master educators, passionate counselors and young learners- Ordered, distributed and managed $35,000 of supplies- Coordinated daily.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Created systems to provide the best access to wraparound POIC Workforce and Education services and determine the level of service and support needed.- Coordinated distribution of funding and support services related to employment/education expenses, housing, and occasional emergency needs.- Worked closely with the program's funder in the collection of.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

- Professional coach and advocate for caseload of up to fifty 18-25 year old young adults with barriers to employment, tracking employment and education services and outcomes.- Researched promising practices of serving low-income clients and approaches to alleviating poverty to ensure program model is dynamic and responsive to client needs.- Worked in.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

- Coordinated all logistics regarding fundraising and donor events, with over 300 guests, 40 volunteers, and dozens of honored program participants. - Implemented and maintained event management software (Greater Giving), including details on guests, volunteers, auction packages and event-based donations.- Designed print/digital content in compliance with.

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

POIC/Rosemary Anderson High School

- Year-long service commitment to social/ecological justice, simplicity, community, and spirituality. - Promoted the future success of at-risk youth (18-25) through wraparound services including education, family support, mentorships, work training and placement.- Developed curriculum for workshops on work readiness, college readiness, self-care, and.

Nogales, Arizona; Nogales, Sonora; Omaha, Nebraska

• Short-documentary filmmaking on a team of 16
• Explored Mexican immigration through a Jesuit Catholic lens
• Filmed, edited and produced to humanize the migrant experience
• AV for interviews of migrants, activists, and Nogales community members

Campus Ministry

• Rebranded 15 programs and retreats with logos, colors and fonts
• Planned and executed two new programs as part of an executive team

Student Activities Office

• Print and digital promotional materials
• Maintain and update organizational website, Facebook and Twitter accounts

• Create game day infographics for social media posts
• Maintain and improve branding and social media presence
• Print and digital promotional materials

Division Of Student Life - New Student Orientation

• Part of executive team welcoming a class of over 1,000 new students to Creighton
• Designed thematic logo to brand Welcome Week 2014
• Created promotional materials including print materials and banners
• Coordinated and tracked donations and sponsorships

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

• Internal marketing and communication - print and digital
• Created graphics for newsletter distributed to NICO / BHHS locations nationwide

American University And University Of California - Berkeley

• Supervised a team of 10+ Team Advisors (TA's), coordinating daily logistics and responsibilities for three sessions of 100+ students
• Assisted with program training and facilitated cooperation between administration and the TA staff
• Guided 6 small groups of 12-16 students through their NSLC experience
• Created and facilitated Ethics in Journalism workshop
• Served as a Teaching Assistant to American University Professors in Broadcast Journalism, Sports Journalism, Media for Change and Animation courses
• Chaperoned off-campus trips and evening social activities, acting Resident Advisor

Creighton University

Ux/Ui Design Certificate Program, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design

Bachelor’S Degree, Graphic Design & Journalism: Public Relations

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