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In 25 Words or Less
Posted: March 9, 2016
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ORGANIZATION LEADER | NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION (SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER)
THE BASICS
| Name: Deborah Watson |
| Age: Old enough • Status: Married • Kids: Yes |
| Place of Birth: Houston, TX • Raised: San Francisco, CA |
| Professional Background: Global logistics and supply chain professional with extensive experience in import/export/transportation/rate negotiations/project and “people” management. |
| What achievement or position are you most known for? For this particular discussion: President of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Inc. |
| Contact/Follow: Website • Email • Facebook • Twitter |
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25 WORDS OR LESS: WORK
| Job(s) held that is most unlike what I currently do now: Berkeley Parent Advocate and PCAD (Parents of Children of African Descent) (2000-2004) Steering Committee Member). |
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| Field #1: Non Profit, Professional Organization, Business |
| Yrs of Experience: 4 |
| Title: Chapter President |
| Organization: San Francisco Bay Area National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) • Hayward, CA |
| What it does and what I do: Support economic and intellectual growth for African Americans through Partnerships (an MBA is not required. Please join us! |
| Current Big Project: High School, College Scholarship Awards Gala on May 14, 2016. |
| Staffing/Resource Needs: Volunteers for Chapter leadership; 2016 Gala planning/execution. |
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| Field #2: Global Logistics/Trade Compliance/Supply Chain/Project Management |
| Title: Global Supply Chain Logistician/Analyst |
| Yrs of Experience: 20+ |
| Company: Varian Medical Systems, Inc. – Palo Alto |
| What it does and what I do: “Equips the world with new tools for fighting cancer.” Manage transportation procurement,logistics activities. Collaborate with channel partners,suppliers, intermediaries, third party service providers, customers. |
| Current Big Project: Various cost savings initiatives. |
| Staffing/Resource Needs: N/A |
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| Additional Positions: Secretary; VP of Administration (SF Bay Area Chapter, NBMBAA) |
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| Additional Organizations: Project Management Institute; Acts Full Gospel Church Healthy Temple Ministry |
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25 WORDS OR LESS: PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE
| Significant Challenge: Geographic distances within our member base. Goals is to provide professional support to everyone, but need more volunteers, corporate, and community partnerships. |
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| Significant Mistake/Regret: N/A. |
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Significant Accomplishment: San Francisco Bay Area Chapter’s accomplishment of 40% Chapter Membership growth in 2015; great support and engagement from corporate and “in-kind” partners.
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| Biggest Strength(s): Faith in God |
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| Biggest Weakness(es): Limited time to “do everything,” on the list of “to-do’s.” |
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| Career Advice: “Walk the talk.” |
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25 WORDS OR LESS: PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
| Significant Challenge: Acquisition of needed resources to accomplish San Francisco Bay Area Chapter goals. |
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Significant Accomplishment: Being a Wife, Mom, Sister, Family Member, Friend and Advocate for others.
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| Life Advice: Remain focused and positive, no matter what. |
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25 WORDS OR LESS: OFF THE TOP
Trait(s) most admired in others: Humility, honesty, commitment, and integrity.
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| Some causes/organizations I support: Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Youth Mentor Program through the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the NBMBAA. |
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| Hours of “personal” downtime/week: 30 |
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Favorite activity(s) in my personal downtime: Spending time with family.
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| Some of my favorite local hangouts: Home, home & home. |
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| Some of my favorite TV shows: N/A. |
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| Favorite Vacation Spot(s): Hawaii and Spain |
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| Place(s) I would like to visit: Greece and Australia |
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| Favorite Pastime/Hobby(s): Spending time with my “Hubby” and Reading. |
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| Favorite Book(s): The Bible |
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| Some of my most-admired people (excluding parents): Jesus Christ, My Hubby and children. |
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| Something about me that may surprise you: .I won first prize in a high school talent show for singing. |
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And Lastly…: I always wanted to ride a horse until I became up close and personal with one. Now I’m like…..”pass.”
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