Marissa Groom

Creative Strategist & Senior Graphic Designer

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Work Experience

Alliance Residential

Graphic Designer

July 2019 - Present

Groom Creative

owner & principal creative

 Marketing and design for healthcare, real estate and fine arts industries

 Creative direction and design work for America’s Rehab Campuses led to fast growth and national brand recognition.

 Branding, advertising, and print work for Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West led to greater donor retention, membership enrollment, and public visibility.
January 2017 - June 2019 Arizona, United States

The Heard Museum

Design & marketing manager

 Promoted twice during my five year tenure due to high-quality design work, timely project management, advertising, print design and signage work.

 Implemented new approval processes and project submission guidelines to increase design team efficiency in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

 Proposed and designed digital advertising, publications and exhibit collateral, including calendars, T-shirts, chocolates, and postcards for resale.
February 2012 - January 2017 Arizona, United States

Davison Benefits Group & Easterbelle's Emporium

Executive Assistant & Graphic Designer

 Managed marketing and advertising for a high-end designer jewelry store. Processed high quality images of product, and crafted promotional material for it’s use.
 Facilitated communication between clients and management. Provided assistance and ensured all business functions were handled efficiently.
October 2009 - January 2012 Arizona, United States

Scottsdale Community College

CAD Technician

As an Auto-CAD technician, I updated facility drawing files and building floorplans. Drafted room remodeling plans including electrical/HVAC.
May 2009 - November 2009 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Education

Arizona State University

B.A. Design Management

Graduated magna cum laude, studied Graphic Design Management as well
as Theatre Design, Psychology, Business, and Marketing. Served as 2008 President of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and worked part time throughout college.
August 2005 - December 2009 Arizona, United States

Awards

UIFI

Leadership Training Seminar Scholarship

200707

Skills

5pm Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Auto-cad, Branding, Business Writing, Client Management, Conflict Resolution, Copywriting, Costume Construction, Digital Design, Llustration, Microsoft Office Suite, Public Speaking, Quote Writing, Theatre Design, Website Design,