Marissa Barajas
Clarksburg,WV
Summary
Dynamic and engaging professional with a proven track record as a Student Ambassador and Emerging Leaders Scholarship recipient at Davis & Elkins College, excelling in student engagement and event management. Recognized for enhancing audience experiences and fostering positive relationships, while utilizing strong public speaking and creative strategies to drive successful outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ambassador
Davis & Elkins College
- Increased repeat bookings by consistently delivering enjoyable experiences for both children and parents.
- Monitored audience reactions, adapting performance elements as needed in real-time to maintain engagement levels.
- Collaborated with fellow entertainers to create cohesive shows that catered to various age groups and interests.
- Established a recognizable personal brand that aligned with company values while appealing to target clientele.
- Managed time effectively during events to ensure all planned activities were executed within allotted timeframes.
- Maintained high levels of energy throughout performances, creating a dynamic atmosphere for all attendees.
- Received coaching to refine skills and abilities.
- Practiced and rehearsed choreographed dance routines to deliver flawless venue performances.
- Provided a safe environment during performances by adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Adapted to various performance styles to suit diverse audiences.
- Fostered positive relationships with venue staff, ensuring seamless coordination on the day of events.
Entertainer
Little Glass Slipper
Weston, WV
03.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging performance scripts to enhance audience enjoyment and interaction.
- Monitored audience reactions, adapting performance elements as needed in real-time to maintain engagement levels.
- Collaborated with fellow entertainers to create cohesive shows that catered to various age groups and interests.
- Established a recognizable personal brand that aligned with company values while appealing to target clientele.
- Captivated children''s attention by incorporating interactive activities and games within performances.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current within the industry.
- Increased repeat bookings by consistently delivering enjoyable experiences for both children and parents.
- Managed time effectively during events to ensure all planned activities were executed within allotted timeframes.
- Utilized various props, costumes, and music selections to enhance the overall experience for each performance.
Sales Associate
Dick's
Bridgeport, WV
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted customers in product selection by providing detailed product knowledge and recommendations.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback and improve shopping experiences.
- Coordinated promotional activities to increase sales during seasonal events.
- Executed payment processing with accuracy.
- Restocked/ moved larger inventory
- Mailroom assistance
- Trained staff in various departments
Sales Associate
Spirit
Bridgeport, WV
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with team members to ensure store goals were consistently met.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor to enhance customer experience.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning about new products and promotions.
- Provided assistance in restocking shelves and organizing inventory.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Assisted customers in product selection by providing detailed product knowledge and recommendations.
- Processed sales transactions accurately while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WVHigh School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Shinnston, WVSkills
- Student engagement
- Activity planning
- Customer service skills
- Student mentoring
- Community outreach
- Student relations
- Event planning
- De-escalation techniques
- Recruiting strategies
- Campus tours
- Data entry
- Event management
- Social media promotion
- Initiative-taking
- Academic support
- Event participation
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Strategy development
- Decision-making
- Digital communications
- Information gathering and analysis
- Creative strategies
- Corporate communications
- Survey creation
- Speech writing
- Needs assessment
- Perfectionist
Languages
Sign Language
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Entertainer
Little Glass Slipper
03.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Dick's
07.2024 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Spirit
09.2022 - 11.2022
Student Ambassador
Davis & Elkins College
No Degree - Psychology
Davis & Elkins College
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School