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Mari Ellis

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Associate Director for Marketing and Communications at Wayne State University
📍 Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Associate Director for Marketing and Communications
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Mari shows up

Consensus Focused
Optimistic
Story Driven

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Mari cares about

Strategic Priorities
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Associate Director for Marketing and Communications
Wayne State University
1-2014 - 8-2021
Associate Director for Marketing and Communications
Wayne State University
12-2012 - 12-2013
Web Designer
University of Michigan-School of Public Health
1-2010 - 6-2015
Editor/Proofreader
Freelance
3-2000 - 5-2004
Web Designer
Canton Township
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
B.A.
University of Michigan
Master of Arts - MA
Wayne State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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