MARISSA NOELLE CHIESA
Toronto, ON, M5A 4L1
t6ff9q@r.postjobfree.com
www.marissanoelle.com
SUMMARY
• Skilled Marketing Specialist & Graphic Designer
• Extremely fast learner with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly positive and approachable
• Strong team player with ability to multitask and take direction from multiple sources
• Excellent work ethic
• Fluent in English
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Created a large web presence for Lynx Systems Inc. through SEO and Social Media
• Implemented and customized a new time billing system for the accounting department at Lynx Systems Inc.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Platforms
• Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2003, Windows Server 2003 / NT, Mac OS X / 9, Linux, DOS Programming
• HTML, CSS, PHP
Applications
• Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects,
• Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 2.0 / 3.0, Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server (MOSS) 2007,
• Visual Studio 2008 / 2010, Sharepoint Designer 2007, Dashboard Designer,
EDUCATION AND AWARDS
2011 Bachelor of Design (BDes) from OCAD University
2011 Typography Poster chosen and shown in ‘The Type Show 2011’
2011 Chosen to be in a video for the Top 20 best Thesis Projects at OCAD University
2003 -2007 Brother Andre Catholic High school
Marketing Specialist & Graphic Designer 2007- 2012
Lynx Systems Inc., Toronto, ON
• Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing & VP of Sales
• Creating and designing banners for the tradeshow booth, and all other marketing materials for Tradeshows
• Gathering quotes for print jobs
• Plan and organize Trade Shows and Promotional Events as well as attending Tradeshows and generating leads
• In charge of all social media for Lynx Systems Inc., including company blog, twitter, and LinkedIn.
• In charge of updating and maintaining company website
• Generate and update PowerPoint presentations for sales team. Produce and maintain all marketing materials, promotional items and other sales aids
• Created new marketing materials and designing new website for clients of Lynx Systems Inc.
• Working cross-functionally with sales teams to produce marketing and sales documents
• Keeping company database and client information up to date
• Creating and Generating sales leads
• Working with Project Coordinators & Sales Manager
• Create Professional Service Orders (PSO’s) for clients
• Perform daily sales calls
• Follow up with current clients
Software Testing and Business Analysis 2012
• Working with development and support team to create software specifications
• Creating Specification documents for the real estate vertical
• Performing software testing for client specifications
Graphic Designer Intern July-Sept 2011
Breadwinner Design Agency, Toronto, ON
• Creating Business Cards for Moog Music
• Creating Packaging Design for a line of men’s hair care products for Blood and Bandages Barber Shop in Toronto
• Creating design and editorial layouts for Breadwinner Magazine
• Designing branding for Obisidian Theater Company
• Assisting Breadwinner move offices
Junior Graphic Designer Intern Sep-Dec 2010
UrArtist Network, ON
• Designed promotional work for bands such as Triumph
• Designed band merchandise such as T-shirt design, pamphlet design and poster design
• Editing photos, typographic experimentation, CD design
References are available upon request