1. MARISSA
DOWNINGSKILLS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
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Michigan State University
Advertising, Design Minor
Graduated with honors
2012 – 2015
GPA: 3.78
Dean’s List: 5 semesters
Relevant courses: Graphic Design, Designing for Print & Online,
Advertising Management, Graphics & Illustration, Writing for
Public Relations, Digital Media Planning & Buying, Copy Writing,
Interactive Advertising Design, Integrated Campaigns
Dean’s List: 2 semesters
Lee Honors College member
Drive Safe Kalamazoo volunteer
Designed print magazine layouts, advertisements for local
vendors and print designs for home listings. Developed a
logo and strengthened social media presences by creating a
Facebook platform.
Communicated and problem-solved in a fast-paced environment.
Multi-tasked and demonstrated teamwork. Achieved consistent
performance in monthly server rankings in terms of promoting
specials, fundraising and sales.
Designed print layouts for a student-run fashion organization that
produces a biannual fashion magazine. Collaborated with team
members, kept within style guidelines and generated multiple
projects while meeting deadlines.
Developed digital and print media including infographics, ads
and logos. Composed public relations writing pieces, research,
press clippings and media lists. Attained knowledge of the public
relations industry.
Western Michigan University
2011 – 2012
GPA: 3.83
Keller Williams Realty
Advertising Design Intern
Lansing, MI
April 2014 – August 2014
Buffalo Wild Wings
Waiting Staff
East Lansing, MI
July 2013 – April 2015
MSU VIM Magazine
Layout Design Team Member
Michigan State University
August 2012 – Present
Truscott Rossman
Design & Communication Intern
Lansing, MI
March 2015 – Present
Proficient InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Print design
Knowledgeable Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver
Personal Skills Extensive communication, Attention to detail, Sketching