CURRENT ADDRESS

302B Leete Hall

University Park, PA 16802

MARISSA WORKS
maw5895@psu.edu | 724.977.5668

PERMANENT ADDRESS
1146 Rodeo Place
Hermitage, PA 16148

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University | Schreyer Honors College
College of Communications | Public Relations
School of Music | Music Education, voice

University Park, PA
Expected Graduation: May 2019
GPA: 3.93/4.00

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State
University Park, PA
Marketing Department Intern
December 2016-Present
Worked directly with Marketing and Communications Director to implement strategies for achieving projected ticket sales
Wrote feature stories, press releases, and radio advertisements for upcoming performances
Acquired advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, special event planning, and diverse advertising strategies
NAFME Collegiate Advocacy Summit/Hill Day 2016
Washington, DC
Collegiate Representative
June 22-24, 2016
Joined 300 fellow educators and collegiates on Capitol Hill to advocate for music education and meet with representatives
Learned specific strategies to launch advocacy initiatives on college campuses and in state capitols
Developed deeper understanding of legislation relating to arts education
Artman Elementary School Summer Program
Hermitage, PA
Music Teacher
May 2016 August 2016
Created and executed lesson plans to solidify student understanding of foundational musical elements
Managed a music classroom for 30 hours a week and taught 150 students ranging from kindergarten to second grade
Interacted with co-workers of many different ages and backgrounds to maintain a positive and efficient work environment
Music Service Club
University Park, PA
Vocalist, Pianist
August 2016-Present
Planned musical performances for local nursing homes and Penn State Life-link, a program for disabled college students
Choral Conducting Workshop with Rodney Eichenberger
Alexandria, VA
Conducting Intern
July 11-15, 2016
Received training in basic choral conducting throughout a week-long intensive that finished with conducting a final concert
Expanded knowledge of choral repertoire and the appropriate structure of a choral rehearsal

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Schreyer Honors College Orientation Board
University Park, PA
Mentor and Team Leader of Communications
January 2016-Present
Mentored a group of 20 freshmen as they transitioned into life at Penn State by communicating via blog, email, and phone over
the summer and throughout orientation
Developed leadership skills that pertain to organizing large groups of people and planning large-scale events
Created social media initiatives to communicate with parents, prospective students, and current students during orientation
Schreyer Honors College Student Council
University Park, PA
Community Service Chair
April 2016-Present
Launched diverse service opportunities to enhance student life and the surrounding State College community
Lead a 15 member service committee to plan and organize these initiatives with organizations such as Hearts for the Homeless
The Penn State University Concert Choir
University Park, PA
Secretary
April 2016-Present
Created promotional videos, posters, and a social media presence to increase concert attendance and awareness
Communicated with executive officers, professors, and outside companies to plan tour and upcoming performances
Leadership Jumpstart Honors Seminar
University Park, PA
Student
August 2015-December 2015
Researched various leadership philosophies and developed personal leadership abilities
Applied leadership skills to the planning of a campus-wide initiative held in October 2015 to raise awareness for
music therapy and over $800 for the philanthropy Musicians on Call

AWARDS & INTERESTS

Professional Development Memberships: American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education,
Pennsylvania Music Education Association, National Italian American Foundation
Awards: Deans List (3/3 Semesters), Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence Scholarship, Provost Award, Presidents Award for
4.0 achieved first semester, selected as National Anthem soloist for Penn State Athletics, selected to present at Engaged Scholarship Expo
Interests: A capella group, tennis, cooking, piano, Italian culture, opera, hiking, yoga