Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Spanish, Communications, and Music
Intern
Marissa Hopper

Marissa Hopper

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Motivated cat-lover experienced in Spanish and teamwork, with a reputation for building strong customer relationships via communication and sales. Professional and calm, even under pressure. Feels most fulfilled when helping a local heart-driven business.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Server

Attorney's Choice
07.2025 - Current
  • Achieved 45% location success rate using social media; kept detailed records of service attempts and strategized based on time and day.

Karaoke DJ

Enchanted Entertainment
08.2023 - Current
  • Promoted upcoming events and boosted attendance by 700% through networking with other karaoke fans and posting on social media.

Bilingual Receptionist

Hintz Family Dentistry
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed payments and verified insurance; responded to approximately 100-200 phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients daily.

Delivery Driver

Truck Center Companies
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Completed on-time deliveries with zero traffic violations.

Sales Associate

Habitat For Humanity ReStore
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Created six new paint colors based on consumer trends.

2nd Assistant Manager, Paint Department

Menards
07.2018 - 05.2020
  • Created multiple visual merchandising campaigns.
  • Gained many loyal customers requesting my help.

Infant Nanny

Self Employed Services
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Taught specialized skills in addition to keeping kids safe and cared for, such as singing, ukulele, and Spanish.

Photojournalist

WHO Channel 13
08.2014 - 02.2017
  • Maintained professional standards while working under tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of captivating images for publication.
  • Traveled extensively both domestically and internationally, capturing unique perspectives on diverse cultural events and breaking news stories.
  • Pitched photo stories to reporters and editors.
  • Captured compelling images by covering various events, including natural disasters, political rallies, and community gatherings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Waldorf College
Forest City, IA
05.2011

Skills

  • Spanish
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Data Entry
  • Sales Strategy
  • Social Media Management
  • Organization skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Inventory Control

Timeline

Process Server

Attorney's Choice
07.2025 - Current

Bilingual Receptionist

Hintz Family Dentistry
09.2024 - 03.2025

Karaoke DJ

Enchanted Entertainment
08.2023 - Current

Delivery Driver

Truck Center Companies
01.2023 - 07.2024

Sales Associate

Habitat For Humanity ReStore
08.2021 - 12.2023

2nd Assistant Manager, Paint Department

Menards
07.2018 - 05.2020

Infant Nanny

Self Employed Services
08.2016 - 08.2018

Photojournalist

WHO Channel 13
08.2014 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Waldorf College

Spanish, Communications, and Music

I am proficient in Spanish as well as digital communications and computer technology; am a proud member of Des Moines' 'Sweet Adelines' acapella women's chorus, a non-profit group with 65 years of history and sisterhood.