Marissa Ann Techmeier

mtech@live.unc.edu | (919) 645-7540 OBJECTIVE EDUCATION To attain a summer internship in the Graphic Design field. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, expected May 2015 Editing & Graphic Design Sequence Thomas J. Watson Scholarship, 4 years Awarded for demonstrating academic excellence Deans List, 2 semesters Earned a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher EXPERIENCE Artwear Designs, Cary, NC Graphic Designer & Executive Assistant, January 2013 present Created two original logos for the company to use in various marketing products Help construct jewelry and package orders efficiently Create graphics for promotional use on the companys social media sites Iceland Naturally Redesign Reykjavik Calling Poster Contest Finalist, January 2013 Created a dynamic poster design to promote the Reykjavik Calling concert series Selected as one of 6 finalists out of many entries from the US and Canada Received the most Facebook votes out of the 6 final designs Yopop Frozen Yogurt, Morrisville, NC Cashier, May August 2011 and 2012 Provided excellent customer service Kept the storefront clean and well-stocked Completed transactions quickly and efficiently St. Michael the Archangel Church Vacation Bible School, Cary, NC Group Leader, Summers 2009 2012 Guided a group of 5-7 first graders between activities Assisted group members with various crafts and activities Green Hope High School Talon Yearbook Staff, Cary, NC Section Editor, 2009 2011 Created engaging layouts for the entire yearbook Wrote copy and took photos for multiple spreads Edited staff members work and provided constructive criticism ACTIVITIES Blank Canvas Dance Company Company member, Fall 2012 present Dozen Doughnut Dash Event Volunteer, October 2011 & 2012 Ensured the event ran smoothly on race day UNC Dance Marathon Dancer, March 2011 Raised $180 to benefit the UNC Childrens Hospital SKILLS Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite 6, Microsoft Office, Social Media Platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr), Basic HTML

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