MARISSA PIASECKI
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Versatile professional with combined experience across nonprofit operations, event planning, accounting management and client support. Successfully coordinated large-scale events for 500+ attendees and supported fundraising initiatives generating over $80,000 annually. Renowned for exceptional organizational skills, adept relationship-building, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring seamless, high-impact experiences. Recognized for being proactive and detail-oriented while exceling in fast-paced, client-focused environments to deliver outstanding results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
PARKINSON ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINAS
Charlotte
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed fundraising campaigns, successfully increasing donor engagement through targeted outreach strategies.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient outreach and support services for 1,100+ individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to increase community awareness of Parkinson's disease resources.
- Managed financial areas including processing all invoices and preparing bank deposits.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand access to critical resources for patients and families.
EVENT COORDINATOR
EVENTMAKERS BRAND EVENTS
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinate logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Manage event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
- Provide exceptional customer service to attendees, responding to inquiries or resolving issues professionally.
- Assist in organizing successful events by collaborating with vendors and suppliers whiling managing attendance of over 800+ people.
FIRM ADMINISTRATOR & ASSISTANT
SEARCH SOLUTION GROUP
Charlotte
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided high-level administrative support to CEO and Executive Partners.
- Assisted in intricate calendar management for executives, ensuring seamless coordination of internal and external meeting engagements.
- Trusted to handle discretion with large amounts of sensitive and confidential information.
- Organized special events and meetings for both internal staff members and external clients or partners.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
MELTWATER
Charlotte
03.2015 - 01.2021
- Manage approximately $100M in annual billing and collections.
- Minimized over 90 outstanding balances from 30% to 5%.
- Manage designated ledgers throughout multiple offices to ensure efficient invoice scheduling.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections.
EVENT PRODUCER
ENCORE CREATIVE EVENTS MANAGEMENT
Phoenix
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Coordinated all logistics for Corporate, Private and special events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Point person for onsite event production between venues, clients, vendors, talent, entertainment and management staff.
- Collaborated closely with clients during the planning process to ensure their objectives were met within the scope of the event.
- Strengthened client relationships by consistently delivering high-quality events that exceeded expectations.
- Aided in successfully producing events for 5,000+ individuals within annual period, including onsite production assistance for Super Bowl XLIX.
EVENT COORDINATOR
BOB BONDURANT SCHOOL OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING
Phoenix
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated corporate group programs and special events by providing organized proactive level of service, exceeding client’s expectations.
- Worked closely with clients to meet event goals, maintain deadlines, and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Act as Bob Bondurant's representative during events; coordinating logistics with racetrack facility, catering staff and team members.
- Assist in Group Sales revenue by promoting Bondurant to Corporate and Agency level demographics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ05-2013
Minor - Tourism And Hospitality Management
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ05-2013
Skills
- MS Office
- Event Planning
- Administrative/Executive Support
- Calendar Management
- Corporate Communications
- Project Oversight
- Information confidentiality
- AR/AP
Timeline
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
PARKINSON ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINAS
04.2023 - 09.2025
EVENT COORDINATOR
EVENTMAKERS BRAND EVENTS
10.2022 - Current
FIRM ADMINISTRATOR & ASSISTANT
SEARCH SOLUTION GROUP
03.2021 - 01.2023
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
MELTWATER
03.2015 - 01.2021
EVENT PRODUCER
ENCORE CREATIVE EVENTS MANAGEMENT
01.2013 - 02.2015
EVENT COORDINATOR
BOB BONDURANT SCHOOL OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Minor - Tourism And Hospitality Management
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY