I am an intrinsically motivated team player with experience across kitchen, retail, and education settings. I thrive in collaborative environments, adapt quickly to new roles, and excel at communication, organization, and problem-solving under pressure. My background in tutoring, editing, and customer service has sharpened my ability to support teams and help others succeed. As a writer and editor, I enjoy guiding people through the writing process, creating engaging content, and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace. I am committed to continuous learning and to helping teams achieve their goals while maintaining a friendly and constructive approach.

Marisa Bennett

I am an intrinsically motivated team player with experience across kitchen, retail, and education settings. I thrive in collaborative environments, adapt quickly to new roles, and excel at communication, organization, and problem-solving under pressure. My background in tutoring, editing, and customer service has sharpened my ability to support teams and help others succeed. As a writer and editor, I enjoy guiding people through the writing process, creating engaging content, and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace. I am committed to continuous learning and to helping teams achieve their goals while maintaining a friendly and constructive approach.

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I am an intrinsically motivated team player with experience across kitchen, retail, and education settings. I thrive in collaborative environments, adapt quickly to new roles, and excel at communication, organization, and problem-solving under pressure. My background in tutoring, editing, and customer service has sharpened my ability to support teams and help others succeed.

As a writer and editor, I enjoy guiding people through the writing process, creating engaging content, and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace. I am committed to continuous learning and to helping teams achieve their goals while maintaining a friendly and constructive approach.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Crew Member/Crew Trainer at McDonald’s
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022
Trained and certified as a New Hire Lead; repositioned crew members to align with strengths; covered manager breaks.
Photo Cashier/Sales Associate at Marshalls
June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Trusted to close registers and count money; informed and assisted customers with store credit cards; helped on the sales floor; performed closing tasks; trained new cashiers.
Stocker/Cashier at Discount Drug Mart, Inc.
August 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Trained as Photo Technician to print, check, and handle customer photo orders; trained in Cosmetics to assist customers with perfumes, jewelry, etc.; served as trainer for new hires in cashiering, stocking, and related tasks.
Senior Writing Tutor at Kent State University at Stark
August 1, 2023 - Present
Manages new and junior tutors, assigns tasks and sessions, and maintains records. Collaborates with the Director on marketing and services. Assists Kent State students in their writing process and conducts classroom workshops.
Editor at Brainchild Magazine, Kent State University
August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Editor since August 2023; collaborates within and outside the classroom; carefully considers and debates work to be published; maintains positive rapport with submitters; promotes a team-first mentality; coordinates events and schedules.
Editor-in-Chief at Brainchild Magazine, Kent State University
August 1, 2024 - Present
Promoted to Editor-in-Chief; leads editorial decisions, maintains communication with submitters, and coordinates events and schedules.
Student Library Assistant at Kent State University at Stark
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Shelves books using Library of Congress System; assists patrons and maintains library environment.

Education

High School Diploma at Northwest High School
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in English at Kent State University at Stark
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other