Marissa Morrison
Detroit,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Literacy Assessment Corps Member
313 Reads
12.2022 - Current
- Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of over 100 students.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance from over 6 different testing locations and groups.
- Collaborated with many teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
Early Childhood Education Grants Coordinator
IFF
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards of over 1 million dollars for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements.
- Coordinated region-wide events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
- Stayed current on ECE guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Established and maintained electronic files for dozens of grant-funded projects for tracking and reporting.
Program Manager
Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Managed 3 strategic projects with numerous sub-projects and workstreams to achieve organizational goals.
- Met with disparate project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited dozens of proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to obtain status updates.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
EcoDistrict Planning Intern
Focus HOPE
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided extensive research and information analysis for EcoDistricts project.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.
- Conducted site assessments to verify plan accuracy and feasibility of proposed developments.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Youth Employment Coordinator
The Greening Of Detroit
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted with writing several job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends for over 500 Detroit Student-Employees.
- Used data to show impact of program on neighborhood development
- Worked with over 100 individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Research Assistant
Wayne State University
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in a work-from-home environment.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
Community Organizer
Americorps Urban Safety Project Amus
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
- Engaged with larger campaigns to build deeply collaborative partnerships.
- Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
- Generated reports to evaluate program success and make modifications.
Direct Care Worker
Wayne County Children's CLS
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Children's Direct Care Worker
Heritage Homes
01.2010 - 08.2012
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Freelance Marketing
Self-Employed
12.2008 - 12.2011
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies for clients.
- Conducted research to analyze customers' behavior, preferences and purchasing habits.
Owner-Operator
Big James Steak Sandwiches
05.2009 - 10.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, and purchasing.
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Planning And Economic Development
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 01.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 06.2006 - 12.2008
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 09.2006 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
E.A. Johnson Memorial H.S.
Mount Morris, MI 08.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Administering Diagnostic Assessments
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Administration and Reporting
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Non-Profit Organization Funding
Timeline
Literacy Assessment Corps Member
313 Reads
12.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Education Grants Coordinator
IFF
08.2017 - 01.2018
Program Manager
Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision
01.2017 - 08.2017
EcoDistrict Planning Intern
Focus HOPE
07.2016 - 12.2016
Research Assistant
Wayne State University
06.2015 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Urban Planning And Economic Development
Wayne State University
01.2015 - 12.2016
Youth Employment Coordinator
The Greening Of Detroit
05.2014 - 06.2016
Community Organizer
Americorps Urban Safety Project Amus
02.2013 - 06.2015
Direct Care Worker
Wayne County Children's CLS
09.2012 - 02.2013
Children's Direct Care Worker
Heritage Homes
01.2010 - 08.2012
Owner-Operator
Big James Steak Sandwiches
05.2009 - 10.2011
Freelance Marketing
Self-Employed
12.2008 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
Ferris State University
09.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ferris State University
06.2006 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
E.A. Johnson Memorial H.S.
08.2002 - 05.2006
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