Marissa Siock
**** ******** *****, ******** *****, VA 23453
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Portfolio: https://linedevelopmentfinalproject.my.canva.site/marissa-siock Internship ePortfolio: https://msioc001.wixsite.com/my-site-3 EDUCATION
Old Dominion University: Norfolk, VA
Bachelor or Master of Degree Obtained: June 2025
Major: Visual Studies Minor: Fashion Merchandising GPA: 3.5
Relevant Courses:
ARTS 279 — Digital Basics
ARTH 320 — History of Graphic Design
SEPS 422 — Product Development
SEPS 302 — Workforce Supervision
COMM 260 — Understanding Media
RELATED EXPERIENCE
757 Startup Studios January — April 2025
Social Media Marketing Intern
• Assist in developing and executing social media campaigns across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others.
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content (posts, stories, videos) to build and maintain an active online presence.
• Monitor social media trends, industry news, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.
• Assist in crafting and implementing email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
• Track and analyze the performance of social media and marketing campaigns.
• Support the development of marketing materials, including blog posts, graphics, and promotional content.
• Collaborate with other teams and community partners to align messaging with the broader organizational goals.
• Assist in event promotion for workshops, networking events, and other initiatives
• Conducted headshot day (took headshots for founders to add to their resumes and portfolios). Filmed and edited a short video from headshot day and wrote a blog post for the website: https://757collab.org/ behind-the-scenes-of-headshot-day/
Mean Myrna’s: Virginia Beach, VA
Product Label Design July 2024
• Create visually appealing label for products that match company guidelines.
• Collaborate with company to brainstorm ideas to ensure packaging meets all requirements.
• Took feedback from company and adjusted design to perfection. Baja Coffee Co.: Virginia Beach, VA December 2022 — Present Menu Board Design
• Designed and developed visually appealing and functional menu boards for restaurant specials, enhancing customer experience and increasing sales
• Collaborated with restaurant owners to understand their vision and effectively translated it into a compelling visual display
• Create engaging layouts, incorporated brand elements, and ensured readability and clarity ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Planet Pizza: Virginia Beach, VA: Shift Manager June 2019 – Present
• Oversee the daily operations of the front of house staff
• Train and mentor front of house staff on customer service standards and procedures
• Ensure smooth and efficient service delivery to guests
• Handle customer complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with the kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and quality control
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies, such as menus, napkins, and condiments
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area and front of house facilities
• Qualified to count and balance cash drawer with accuracy as cash handler. Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant: Virginia Beach, VA: Hostess December 2021 – Feburary 2022
• Greet all Guests with hospitality and friendliness.
• Execute professional and informed phone skills when answering guest phone calls/inquiries
• Manage reservations and seating arrangements to optimize restaurant capacity
• Assists with the duties of Servers and Service Assistants as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas.
• Provide menus and answer guests' questions regarding menu items
• Adapt to various tasks in a fast-paced environment, upholding a positive demeanor and exceptional customer service.
Baja Coffee Company: Virginia Beach, VA: Barista December 2022 – Present
• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee drinks following standard company rules
• Operate cash register and handle customer transactions
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar area
• Provide exceptional customer service, including taking customer orders and addressing any inquiries or concerns
• Collaborate with the kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and quality control SKILLS
• Experience with design software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Canva)
• Experience with spreadsheet databases (Microsoft Excel and Airtable)
• Experience with financial services platforms (Square, Toast, and OpenTable)
• BA Visual Studies Foreign Language Requirement