Marissa Stokes
Utica,MI
Summary
Entrepreneurial Artist highly skilled in creating unique mosaics, mixed media pieces and paintings utilizing variety of innovative methods. Demonstrated formulating strategic advertising campaigns combining grassroots marketing and social media to promote artistic services and artists in community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Self-employeed
Utica, MI
03.2018 - Current
- Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers.
- Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
Sales and Marketing Representative
JPs All Service LLC
CLARKSTON, MI
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to drive sales growth.
- Created and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
- Analyzed competitive products in the marketplace.
- Generated leads through cold-calling, networking events, and digital campaigns.
- Identified new business opportunities by analyzing industry trends.
- Assisted in developing promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and ads.
- Managed online presence through social media channels.
- Gathered customer feedback on product performance and service quality.
Marketing Consultant
Freelancers Union
Utica, MI
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns to increase customer engagement.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for product development.
- Created content strategy plans to improve customer experience across multiple platforms.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to inform marketing decisions and strategies.
Optician
Henry Ford OptimEyes
West Bloomfield, MI
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisted customers with selecting frames and lenses that best suited their needs.
- Provided information on lens types, frame styles and materials, lens coatings, and accessories.
- Performed basic vision screenings to determine patient's prescription needs.
- Calculated measurements for eyewear using optical measuring devices.
- Adjusted eyewear for proper fit and comfort level.
- Demonstrated how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses.
- Repaired broken frames using specialty tools and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in computer system.
- Ordered stock from suppliers based on customer orders.
- Explained the benefits of various types of eyewear protection options such as anti-glare coating or UV protection.
Marketing Assistant
Maris & Co
Chicago, IL
02.2013 - 06.2018
- Organized photo shoots related to product launches or special promotions when necessary.
- Tracked results from various marketing activities utilizing analytics tools like Google Analytics and Hootsuite.
- Generated content for various media platforms, such as websites and social media accounts.
- Organized promotional events, including scheduling speakers and coordinating activities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
- Provided administrative support to the Marketing Manager on a daily basis.
- Created presentations for internal meetings or external clients using PowerPoint, Prezi.
- Managed email campaigns by creating automated workflows and writing compelling copy for newsletters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
International Academy of Design And Technology - Schaumburg
Chicago04-2011
Skills
- Art composition
- Superb attention to detail
- Client Consultations
- Special effects and restoration
- Sales Strategies
- Studio management
- Superior organizational skills
- Traditional fine art skills
- Vendor relationships
- Creative design
- Merchandise Display
- Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
- Art conceptualization
- Client Relationships
- Networking skills
- Social Media Promotion
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Representative
JPs All Service LLC
03.2022 - 03.2024
Marketing Consultant
Freelancers Union
01.2022 - 01.2024
Artist
Self-employeed
03.2018 - Current
Optician
Henry Ford OptimEyes
08.2016 - 08.2020
Marketing Assistant
Maris & Co
02.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
International Academy of Design And Technology - Schaumburg