Get to Know Me...

I am Motivated. I am Passionate. I am Hardworking. 
As a recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management, I am currently seeking a job opportunity combining my interests in marketing strategy, branding, and social media, with my passion for the sports and entertainment industries. I value continuous learning and I am excited to put my classroom knowledge to the test in the business environment. As an experienced leader and emerging business professional, I look forward to working with others to create, grow, and succeed. 
Whatever you do... do with determination.

My Experience...

Decanteur Media (2018-Present)
  • Create weekly social media content plans for five clients highlighting various aspects of the individual businesses as well as integrating promotions and strategic goals 
  • ​Analyze and interpret social media data and engagement for six clients spanning diverse industries
Moss Arts Center (2017-Present)
  • Authorize refunds, credit settlements, and cash handling
  • Manage ticket sales and information using the Audience View platform
  • Serve as first point of contact for visitors and patrons
​Hello Bagel (2014-2018)
  • Delegate tasks to team members and manage the shop during shift; make decisions regarding operations
  • Operate Square POS System; Balance cash register; Open and/or close the shop building
I approach every job as an opportunity to learn more. For a more detailed look at my experience, please view my resume!

My Education...

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S. in Marketing Management - May 2019
  • Relevant coursework in Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communication, Consumer Behavior, Strategic Management, Public Relations, and more
  • Relevant group projects related to Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, Non-Profit Marketing, and more
  • Completed my degree in a total of three years

Campus Involvement...

Collegiate Women in Business (CWIB)
Vice President of Treks (May 2018-May 2019): 
  • Manage the planning of trips to major US cities to engage our members with companies and employers in various segments of the business industry
  • Network with business professionals to organize company visits and professional development activities
  • Arrange transportation and lodging as well as trip finances in collaboration with the finance team​
  • Review member applications and provide relevant information for trip attendees
Staff Writer (October 2017-Present): 
  • Contribute content to the Virginia Tech Collegiate Women in Business (CWIB) blog designed to Empower, Prepare, and Connect our members and readers
  • Correspond with current members, alumni, and professionals for article contributions
  • Collaborate with the Editor-In-Chief and fellow writers form strategies to increase member engagement and awareness​

Virginia Tech Union (VTU) Student Programming Board (2018-2019)
  • Promote the brand and mission of VTU and its events through the use of social and print media as well as on-campus promotional booths
  • Execute day-of event tasks such as load-in and load-out, ticket scanning, and ushering

Virginia Tech Collegiate Times (2018-2019)
  • Contribute weekly articles to the Lifestyles Section of the Collegiate Times - a student-run corporation offering campus news, sports, and opinions to more than 1.2 million viewers online yearly and a print circulation of over 5,000 weekly
  • Stay current on the entertainment industry to provide relevant article content focused on movie releases and reviews
  • Collaborate with the Lifestyle Editors and Writers to refine topic ideas, set deadlines, and edit articles 
  • Conduct research and interviews as needed and abide by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics

Virginia Tech Honor Council Panel (2016-2019)
  • Assist the Office of Undergraduate Academic Integrity to uphold the integrity of a Virginia Tech diploma
  • Participate in hearing panels to determine responsibility of and appropriate sanctions for students who violate the Virginia Tech Honor Code

Virginia Tech Management Society (2017-2019)
  • ​Network with peers and professionals to expand management and leadership skills

Heard on the Street...

"Marissa's commitment to getting things done is unsurpassed. I knew I can always count on her to complete projects with accuracy and above expectations. As a true leader in class, she also excels at including others on a team. She is dependable, responsible, and very well respected by other students... Marissa's strength is in management and organization... I can honestly say Marissa is one of the best students I have ever had. She is an honest, caring individual, and I feel she will be very successful in any endeavor."
- Kim Radford, Mentor and Former Teacher
"​Marissa stands out in my mind as a person of remarkable character and potential and I, personally, believe in her. She has a gift for situational awareness, a positive team mentality, and drive for excellence beyond a common candidate. Marissa is exactly the person you would want leading or being part of your team. She is someone who naturally exhibits excellence in identifying the needs of a business. Marissa is one of the best I’ve seen and I will continue to invest in her. I urge you to do the same."
- Lora Brown, Hello Bagel Owner, Former Boss
"During her time at Hello Bagel, Marissa showed maturity and leadership beyond her years. As a shift leader, she was often in charge of multiple employees, some older than she was, and she did so with pleasure, poise, and confidence. I always appreciate an employee who embraces a challenge and engages their problem solving skills, and Marissa exhibited both of these qualities. A small business environment requires employees, especially those in leadership positions, to work harder, and Marissa always left the shop in better shape than when she arrived. Her driven spirit and positive attitude were always valued and she truly left an impact at Hello Bagel."
- Sarah Larson, Hello Bagel Former Manager

Skills...

Office and Google Suites
Teamwork and Adaptability
Onlypult SM Management
Critical
 ​Thinking
Writing and
Editing
Detail
Oriented
Asana Task Management
Decision
​Making
Public
​Speaking
Google
​Analytics
Audience View
Portfolio
Problem
​Solving

My Handiwork...

Check out some of my favorite articles and projects!
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A collection of the articles written and published for Virginia Tech's Collegiate Times, the premiere source of student news.
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Harry Potter newspaper replica with original content and layout. Produced for an English Creative Project.

Strengths...

1. Relator: finds satisfaction in working hard with others to achieve a goal
2. Deliberative: take serious care when making decisions
3. Futuristic: inspired by the future and what could be
4. Intellection:  introspective and appreciative of intellectual discussions
5. Input: have a craving to know more and collect all kinds of knowledge

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