My name is Marissa Nuñez, and I’m a 21 year old student from Toronto! I am a marketing director, event producer, and creative strategist with experience working in both local and international dance communities. As Marketing Director and Event Producer for Rhythm2Dance, a global dance company, I manage branding, promotions, and large-scale event logistics. I’ve also worked as a Stage Manager and Social Media Marketer for Versastyle Dance Competition, overseeing live productions while building digital engagement. In addition, I’ve directed social media for UHHU, my post-secondary varsity dance team, where I developed campaigns to highlight performances, community initiatives, and team culture. With a background that blends organizational leadership, creative marketing, and event execution, I specialize in bringing projects to life while connecting them to the audiences they’re meant to reach.…

Marissa Nunez

My name is Marissa Nuñez, and I’m a 21 year old student from Toronto! I am a marketing director, event producer, and creative strategist with experience working in both local and international dance communities. As Marketing Director and Event Producer for Rhythm2Dance, a global dance company, I manage branding, promotions, and large-scale event logistics. I’ve also worked as a Stage Manager and Social Media Marketer for Versastyle Dance Competition, overseeing live productions while building digital engagement. In addition, I’ve directed social media for UHHU, my post-secondary varsity dance team, where I developed campaigns to highlight performances, community initiatives, and team culture. With a background that blends organizational leadership, creative marketing, and event execution, I specialize in bringing projects to life while connecting them to the audiences they’re meant to reach.…

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My name is Marissa Nuñez, and I’m a 21 year old student from Toronto! I am a marketing director, event producer, and creative strategist with experience working in both local and international dance communities. As Marketing Director and Event Producer for Rhythm2Dance, a global dance company, I manage branding, promotions, and large-scale event logistics. I’ve also worked as a Stage Manager and Social Media Marketer for Versastyle Dance Competition, overseeing live productions while building digital engagement.

In addition, I’ve directed social media for UHHU, my post-secondary varsity dance team, where I developed campaigns to highlight performances, community initiatives, and team culture. With a background that blends organizational leadership, creative marketing, and event execution, I specialize in bringing projects to life while connecting them to the audiences they’re meant to reach.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Marketing at Rhythm2Dance (R2D), Worldwide
November 30, 2021 - Present
Led Canadian and global marketing campaigns on social media (including Instagram and Facebook); managed social media planning for execution of marketing strategies and community management; created high-quality visuals and short-form video content for company social media platforms; implemented marketing and promotion tactics that led to a 35% growth in followers and a 57% increase in Instagram traffic; monitored online presence of the brand and engaged with users to strengthen customer relationships.
Director at Rhythm2Dance (R2D), Worldwide
August 31, 2024 - Present
Worked alongside co-director to plan and execute dance shows and conventions around the world (including Denmark, Toronto, Edmonton, Netherlands, and more); found and booked venues capable of accommodating large-scale events within budget; booked flights and accommodations and created itineraries for international choreographers and scholarship recipients; ensured staff and student morale remained high during events and travel; developed an understanding of the global dance community and what each community requires to thrive.
Social Media Manager & Director at UH HU
August 1, 2024 - Present
Created a full season’s in-depth content calendar to plan ahead for steady-paced sharing of the team’s content; collaborated with the executive team to brainstorm unique content ideas and season themes; produced still-graphics and short recap videos for various events (auditions, workshops, etc.) to post on social platforms.
Manager at Cream Beanery Cafe, London, ON
July 31, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Led a team of 8 staff, overseeing hiring, training and scheduling to ensure smooth operations and a cohesive team culture; developed in-store promotions and seasonal campaigns, increasing customer engagement and foot traffic; managed the cafe’s Instagram and Facebook accounts, created content, responded to customer messages, and grew local followers organically; maintained brand consistency across visuals and copy and built strong community relationships through local events and partnerships.
Head of Marketing at Versastyle Dance Competition, Toronto, ON
December 30, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with directors to promote a new dance competition. Implemented strategies that led to a 200% increase in Instagram followers over the past year. Analyzed analytics to determine effective content for target audiences and leveraged user-generated content during events to foster audience inclusion and appreciation.

Education

BA Creative Industries at Toronto Metropolitan University
September 1, 2021 - April 30, 2026
BA in Creative Industries at Toronto Metropolitan University
September 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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    This is a faculty announcement video I made for a Rhythm2Dance event. I prefer making videos where possible because the current instagram algorithm favours reels over stills! filmdirector…
    uniE621 UHHU Showcase Poster
    This is a poster I created to promote my dance team’s 20th anniversary showcase.…
    uniE621 Rhythm2Dance Sold Out Event Post
    This is a poster I created when I sold out a national dance workshop with Rhythm2Dance.…
    uniE621 Rhythm2Dance Event Countdown
    This is a poster I made as a countdown for a Rhythm2Dance event.…
    uniE621 Rhythm2Dance Faculty Post
    This is one of the posters I created to promote our faculty members with Rhythm2Dance…
    uniE608 Rhythm2Dance Show Announcement
    This is the poster I made to announce Homecoming, which is a dance showcase to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Rhythm2Dance. explainervideo animator advert filmdirector…