Ariel Gustanski

Experience

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  Franklin University Switzerland

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Marketing and Communications Intern
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  Harbor Home Vacation Rentals

  May 2014 - Feb 2022

  Property Manager

  - Secure new clients to convert single family homes into vacation rentals and expand the number of units managed by my company by 300% in my first two years.- Managed up to 25 property schedules, advance bookings and reservations, multiple cleaning teams, all billing and correspondence, property inventory, and specific renter requests.- Actively advertised and marketed all properties and management business.- Organize and manage all aspects of property conversions to suit vacation rental specific needs.- Coordinate with both renters and owners to find suitable matches for long and short term stays.- Network with real estate agents, property managers and business owners for new referrals.- Oversee all business procedures on a daily basis- Oversee business and property purchases, expenses, revenue, employees, and payroll. Show less

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  CBRE

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2019

  Property Marketing Coordinator

  Client facing marketing and communications for commercial real estate properties, specifically affordable housing properties, throughout the U.S.

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  Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2024

  The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation works to build, bridge, and enrich the greater Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula region by advocating for and providing support for arts, recreation, education, cultural and conservation activities, focusing on community connectivity, parks and greenspaces, to sustain vibrant healthy communities.- Leading campaign development for programs, events and capital projects- Leading fund development for community projects, that in my first 7 months generated $70k- Brand development, including brand strategy, design, execution and looking at quantitative data during active campaigns- Marketing and Communications, including website, email, organizational and campaign directed collateral, press releases, videos, etc.- Systems and database development, management and migration.- Major donor and business community development- Community outreach, including presentations to elected officials, nonprofit organizations, schools, professional and service organizations Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jun 2020 - Nov 2024

  • Director of Marketing and Business Development

    Oct 2019 - Jun 2020
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  South Sound Vacation Rentals

  Feb 2022 - now

  Owner
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  Lutheran Community Services Northwest

  Oct 2024 - now

  Regional Advancement Manager