Marissa H.

About Marissa H.

With diverse experience spanning customer support, logistics management, and SaaS expertise, I bring a collaborative and adaptable mindset to my role as an Events Associate at Urban Adamah. Over the past 11 months, I\'ve contributed to coordinating impactful events, ensuring seamless operations that align with the organization\'s mission. My prior roles as a Teacher at Sylvan Learning Center and Project Coordinator at Abbott have honed my organizational and communication skills, enabling me to support teams effectively. Motivated by a passion for fostering meaningful connections, I strive to create experiences that reflect the values of community and innovation.

Experience

1. Events Associate

   Urban Adamah

   Feb 2025 — Present · Berkeley, CA, US

   Implements KPIs and NPS surveys to improve event operations and programing communication, dictating programmatic direction and funds allocation, leveraging an understanding of data resources to support organizational projects and initiatives.• Leads the implementation of Asana to synchronize communications, marketing, and operations across multiple project timelines, saving the organization $1400 in annual expenses through proactively providing resources, information, advice, and expertise.• Authors program and event communications, ensuring consistency with brand and editorial tone and messaging guidelines.

Education

• Justice for My Sister

  Certificate in Production Asisstance

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General

  2009 — 2014

• Mills College

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Creative Writing w/ a Concentration in Arts Management

  2018 — 2020

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters, Spanish, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

  2009 — 2014