Hello!

I'm Ariana Palmer

Program Coordinator & Community Development Specialist

About Me

Dynamic bilingual professional with 9+ years of experience in business development, program coordination, entrepreneurship support, marketing, and community engagement. Proven success in recruiting mentors and entrepreneurs, building strong partnerships, coordinating events, and growing social media presence. Passionate about empowering Hispanic and underrepresented communities through business education, mentorship, and creative communication strategies.

Program Coordination Business Development Community Engagement Bilingual (English/Spanish) Graphic Design Social Media Marketing Event Planning Strategic Partnerships Cross-Cultural Relations Brand Development Digital Marketing Interpretation & Translation

Projects

01

EforAll NWA Accelerator Programs

Led community development initiatives recruiting and retaining diverse entrepreneurs and volunteer mentors for bilingual accelerator programs across Northwest Arkansas.

Program ManagementCommunity OutreachEntrepreneurship
02

CNL La Revista

Developed and edited a community publication amplifying Latino voices, celebrating local success stories, and strengthening cultural visibility in Arkansas.

EditorialGraphic DesignBilingual Content
03

PCEME - Consular Entrepreneurship Program

Empowered Latina and immigrant women entrepreneurs through the Mexican Consulate program, providing training, mentorship, and community-building initiatives.

MentorshipWomen EmpowermentBusiness Education

Experience

Program Coordinator

EforAll NWA

Feb 2024 - Oct 2025
  • Led community development initiatives recruiting diverse entrepreneurs and volunteer mentors for bilingual accelerator programs
  • Designed inclusive outreach strategies expanding access to entrepreneurship resources for Hispanic and underserved communities
  • Managed social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) creating all graphics and bilingual storytelling content
  • Built strategic partnerships with nonprofits, schools, and civic groups to advance economic mobility and inclusion

Bilingual Program Coordinator

Conexión de Negocios Latinos

Sep 2022 - Feb 2024
  • Delivered high-impact one-on-one business consulting strengthening economic mobility of Hispanic entrepreneurs
  • Developed and edited CNL La Revista, amplifying Latino voices and cultural visibility
  • Empowered Latina entrepreneurs through the PCEME Consular Entrepreneurship Program

Bilingual Sales Executive

San Judas Distributing

Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
  • Built strong client relationships across the Hispanic business community, consistently exceeding monthly sales goals
  • Designed bilingual marketing materials and led promotional initiatives expanding brand visibility
  • Planned and hosted annual networking event in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce

Business Development Specialist

Jan Pro Cleaning Systems

Jan 2020 - Sep 2021
  • Led business development acquiring and managing new commercial accounts across Northwest Arkansas
  • Developed bilingual marketing campaigns expanding brand visibility in Hispanic communities
  • Strengthened franchise network by onboarding and training Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs

Advertising Sales Executive / Graphic Designer

La Prensa Libre / NWA Democrat Gazette

Jun 2017 - Jan 2020
  • Drove business development managing advertising contracts for regional and local businesses
  • Designed bilingual advertisements and translated editorial and marketing content
  • Organized and represented the publication at community events and cultural celebrations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

IED - European Institute of Design, Barcelona

    Nanodegree in Digital Marketing

    Udacity

      Diploma in Digital Marketing & Online Content Strategy

      UCAL - Lima, Peru