Marissa A. Kunerth

About Marissa A. Kunerth

Everyone who knows me considers me a talker. But talking about myself can be a challenge. So, here are five quick things about me and my work. Making complex technical content engaging and easy to understand is my superpower. Working with clients like Microsoft, NASA, CDC, USAID, and USDOT, I’ve become a plain-language pro and strategic storyteller who delivers measurable results. I started my career in communications in an unusual way. After graduating from North Dakota State University, I won a national media plan case competition and flew to Washington, D.C, to accept my award. While there, I decided to forgo my return flight and instead, I began working as an account manager at an advertising agency on K Street. I grew up on a fifth-generation farm in southwest Minnesota. From driving tractors to picking rocks, it was there that I learned the value of hard work and developed a strong work ethic. And you betcha, my Minnesotan accent is a lasting reminder of my rural upbringing.4. Change doesn’t scare me; in fact, I actively chase it. After earning my master’s from Georgetown University, I moved from Washington, D.C, to the San Francisco Bay Area. When the new administration took office in 2025, I pivoted from federal contracting to tech and relocated to Kansas City to be closer to family and friends. I am passionate about creating—whether it’s content, campaigns, or connections. Catch me after hours, and you’ll likely find me experimenting in the kitchen, attending a workout class, chasing the latest fashion, beauty, and home décor trends, or planning my next adventure.For more about me, visit: https://marissakunerth.wixsite.com/mysite

Experience

1. Senior Marketing Strategist

   Johnnie Studio

   Mar 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   As a Senior Marketing Strategist, I lead digital B2B marketing and communication strategies for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, helping partners succeed through clear, consistent messaging. I’ve developed more than 25 go-to-market (GTM) plans leveraging a mix of to-partner channels, including the Microsoft Partner website, blog, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, dashboard notifications, and community posts. These campaigns reach Microsoft’s global partner ecosystem of over organizations, driving clarity and engagement at scale. I also integrate the latest AI-powered tools and technologies to optimize content creation, personalize messaging, and improve campaign performance.My role spans the full lifecycle of marketing initiatives—from project intake and discovery to strategy development, creative execution, and final handoff—while working cross-functionally with editors, designers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive campaigns that achieve measurable impact.

Education

• North Dakota State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Strategic Communication & Business Administration

• Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

  Master of Professional Studies (MPS), Integrated Marketing Communications

• Fulda High School

  Class President