MARISSA WHITTAKER

1561 S. 700 W. Cedar City, UT 84720 C: 435-592-2898 marissawhittaker1@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT
Bachelor of Science: Communication April 2017
Recipient of Gold Advertising Student of the Year award
Recipient of Creative Director of the Year award
Recipient of Presidents Scholarship
Created PR Campaign for the Student Involvement and Leadership office in PR Campaigns course
Created social media plans for KB Delivery, 21 Eleven, and other clients through the Thunderbird Advertising Group
Attended sporting events, plays, and other performances as part of the Thunderbird Club

EXPERIENCE
Thunderbird Advertising Group Cedar City, UT
Vice President Aug 2016 - Present
Led student-driven effort to modernize agency protocol
Supervised design, content creation, and PR strategies
Critiqued work and suggested edits before final product went to client
Brainstormed real solution to marketing and PR problems
Enforced deadlines and quality of work
Billed clients and collected payments

Dixie Leavitt Insurance Agency Cedar City, UT

CSR Assistant Jan 2016 - Present
Worked with clients to meet their insurance needs
Processed policies, change request, audits, cancellations, and reinstatements
Worked to produce certificates of insurance for clients and their additional interests
Maintained professional communication with clients and underwriters at all times
Editor of monthly internal newsletter
Staples Cedar City, UT
Copy Center Associate Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
Designed and printed business cards, calendars, banners, posters, brochures, and other print products for customers
Managed multiple customer orders at the same time and provided quality work for each customer
Worked one on one with customers to find the best solution for their needs
Operated multiple printing, laminating, cutting and folding machines on a regular basis
Pizza Factory Cedar City, UT
Waitress Mar 2013 Nov 2014
Took orders for multiple tables and check orders for accuracy
Made recommendations and helped customers understand the menu
Handled cash and credit card payments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
UT Property & Casualty Insurance License