Marissa Groom
Creative Strategist & Senior Graphic Designer
Phoenix, AZ, USA
480-235-7261
www.groomcreative.com
Work Experience
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,