Marissa Simpson

marissakais@gmail.com| (931) 787-0210

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As a devoted dance major, I am competent in performing, choreographing, and teaching. Through my
experiences I am dependable, adaptive, and a cohesive team member. I am seeking to use my higher
education qualities and experiences to enhance my work in the professional world.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance | Anticipated Graduation May 2024 | Radford University
3.9 GPA

HONORS
Highlander Distinction Scholarship | Fall 2021 – Present
Dean’s List | Fall 2021 – Present
Honors College | Spring 2022 – 2023

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Department of Dance Work Study | Radford University | Radford, VA | August 2022 – Present
 Greet visitors to Dance Department office and direct to correct personnel or office locations
 Deliver messages and run errands for office staff
 Provide clerical support services by scanning, printing, and stappling documents
 Assist with Dance Department events and auditions, including coordinate supplies, set up spaces,
and connect with participants

Highlander Tour Guide | Radford University | Radford, VA | March 2022 – Present

 Distribute answers to questions, point out prominent features, and offer further details about
special exhibits to educate prospective students
 Escort individuals or groups through places of interest throughout the college campus
 Demonstrate respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed to promote a positive
experience
Waitress | Hwy 55 | Crossville, TN | May 2022 – August 2022
 Checked with customers to ensure they were enjoying their meals and took action to correct any
problems
 Collected payments from customers and made changes, as necessary
 Restocked supplies and continuously cleaned all areas to serve customers more efficiently

Team Member | Crossville Nutrition | Crossville, TN | April 2021 – August 2021

 Greeted guests to provide a warm welcome and good customer service
 Prepared drinks to the customer’s desires
 Engaged with customers while operating a cash register
 Restocked supplies to serve customers more efficiently
 Maintained a thorough understanding of menu items and answered customers questions
regarding the preparation of and the ingredients in our beverages

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Secretary | Harmony in Motion Club| Radford, VA | May 2022 – Present
 Inform club members about upcoming events and meetings through email
 Help plan, document, and run successful club meetings and activities
 Create forms and spreadsheets to document participants sign up responsibilities for club
activities
 Assist in the advertisement of organization events

SKILLS
 Professionalism - Act with integrity and accountability, prioritize tasks to accomplish or exceed
goals or expectations
 Teamwork - the ability to compromise and be agile & Collaborate with others to achieve
common goals
 Communication - demonstrate verbal, written, and non-verbal/body language, abilities
 Critical Thinking - Multi-task in fast-paced environments and solve problems using sound
judgment.