MARISSA K JOHNSON

83 PENN DR. APT C

AVO N, I N 4 6 1 2 3
( 2 6 0 ) 4 1 3 - 4 5 4 0 | J O H N S O N. M A R I S S A K @ G M A I L . C O M

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRand Solutions
March
2014-Present
Public Relations, Marketing and Event Coordination
Manage all aspects of three accounts: Lamborghini, Kelly Moss Motorsports and
DSC Sport
Plan and execute strategic campaigns for increased exposure in the media and on
social media platforms
Provide continuous communication and collateral material for clients, sponsors and
media
Help coordinate and execute events and other duties as assigned
Mitchell High School
August
2013-March 2014
Assistant to the Athletic Director
Assist and negotiate scheduling, including games, transportation, referees and
hospitality services
Continue to track athlete availability and ensure IHSAA compliance rules are
followed
Manage game day activities including set-up and tear down, escorts, media and
other duties as assigned
SAMCO, INC.
August
2012-March 2014
Administrative Assistant and Quality and Compliance Director
Update company procedures to stay compliant with industrial standards
Manage company programs dealing with safety, compliance and employee and
customer recognition
Assist in office management duties including purchasing, accounts payable and
receivable and payroll
Butler Athletic Department
January
2013-May 2013
Sports Information Intern, Specializing in Softball
Create video and web content for butlersports.com in addition to handling social
media platforms
Assist with game day activities, working with Stat Crew and Presto Sports
The Collegian
December 2011-May 2013
Sports Editor, Butler University
Manage a staff of 10 staff reporters to produce content and design for the three
sports pages
Introduce ideas and angles for news stories, implementing a crossover of sports
and news
Indiana Fever

May 2012-December 2012

Media Relations Intern, Pacers Sports and Entertainment
Coordinate media interviews and write and produce content for
FeverBasketball.com and WNBA.com
Assist in game day setup of media work room and press row and other duties as
assigned

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Cum Laude
May 2013
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
GPA: 3.85/4.0
Qualifications/Skills:

Excellent writing and communication skills

Experience in athletic communications, media relations with professional athletes, sports teams and business
professionals, video production and professional game-day operations

Skilled in: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, PrestoSports,
ElCid, StatCrew, Twitter, TweetDeck, HootSuite, Facebook, Instagram, Vine,
Pinterest, Exact Target, Constant Contact, CisionPoint

Organized, proficient at multitasking and working under deadline, detail-oriented and a quick learner
Honors: Top 100 Student, Lilly Scholar, Angelopolous Award for Excellence in
Journalism, David M. Garlick Sports Award in Sports Journalism, ACP National Media
Collegiate award winner, ICPA Winner in Writing and design