Zari Wilson
Durham,NC
Summary
Experienced Event Coordinator adept at managing residential facilities. Proficient in coordinating daily operations and resolving resident issues for seamless functioning and high satisfaction levels. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills within a team-oriented environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Residence Coordinator
Duke Housing and Residence Life
07.2021 - Current
- Strategized and executed events for over 430 residents, fostering engagement and community
- Supervised and mentored 14 team members, coordinating leadership and development trainings
- Planned and managed large-scale events, including departmental banquets for over 350 attendees
- Oversaw multiple budgets exceeding $120,000 annually, ensuring fiscal accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborated with campus partners to implement innovative programming, enhancing student engagement
- Represented the department at events, cultivating lasting connections and promoting its mission
- Chaired the Student Recruitment and Selection committee seeing an increase in the number of applications each year of up 18%
Graduate Resident
Duke Housing and Residence Life
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Organized social justice and multicultural training for 14 resident assistants, fostering inclusive environments
- Hosted engaging events like a Black History Month spoken word showcase that won Social Justice Program of the year.
- Co-managed a budget of over $8,000 and the logistics for student programs, ensuring smooth event execution
Summer Intern
newhope Church
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed and led a Compassion International campaign, sponsoring 400+ children through compelling media and communication strategies
- Planned and executed community-building events for young adults, enhancing group engagement
Discipleship, Encounter, and Outreach Intern
UGA Wesley Foundation
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Researched and identified strategic outreach opportunities, increasing minority attendance
- Developed and facilitated 3 racial reconciliation events, expanding organizational impact
- Coordinated logistics for a mission trip to Scotland, fostering team collaboration and leadership
Education
Master of Divinity -
Duke University
Durham, NC05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts, Sociology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2017
Skills
- Event Strategy and Management
- Networking and Partnerships
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Team Management
- Crisis Management
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Duke HRL Program of the Year – 2024, 2023
- Duke QuadEx Connection Program of the Year – 2024, 2023
- Duke Cornerstone Award – 2023
- Graduate Resident of the Year – Duke Housing, 2020
- Duke HRL Social Justice Program of the Year – 2020
- NAACP Image Award: C.L.A.S.S. Advocate of the Year – 2017
Awards
- Duke HRL Program of the Year, 2024
- Duke HRL Program of the Year, 2023
- Graduate Resident of the Year, Duke Housing, 2020
- NAACP Image Award: C.L.A.S.S. Advocate of the Year, 2017
Timeline
Residence Coordinator
Duke Housing and Residence Life
07.2021 - Current
Graduate Resident
Duke Housing and Residence Life
08.2019 - 05.2021
Summer Intern
newhope Church
05.2019 - 08.2019
Discipleship, Encounter, and Outreach Intern
UGA Wesley Foundation
08.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Divinity -
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts, Sociology
University of Georgia
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