Marissa Carney
Senior Director, Corporate Development at Make-A-Wish Georgia- Claim this Profile
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Keirston Stepp, MPA
Marissa is a smart and thorough project manager who consistently delivers best in class service that exceeds expectations. As a manager and team leader, she has the knowledge and acumen to foster learning and excellence in others.
Beth Fenger
Marissa has an uncanny ability to connect with funders and translate their priorities and objectives into deep, multi-layered partnerships. Her first thought is how to create mutually beneficial relationships that deliver a high return on investment and last for the long term. One of Marissa's key strengths is balancing various viewpoints - she makes sure everyone is heard and solutions are value driven. She brings everyone together with her keen sense of humor, focus on transparency, and leading by example. Never afraid to do the hard work or dig deep into details, Marissa is an incredible talent.
Keirston Stepp, MPA
Marissa is a smart and thorough project manager who consistently delivers best in class service that exceeds expectations. As a manager and team leader, she has the knowledge and acumen to foster learning and excellence in others.
Beth Fenger
Marissa has an uncanny ability to connect with funders and translate their priorities and objectives into deep, multi-layered partnerships. Her first thought is how to create mutually beneficial relationships that deliver a high return on investment and last for the long term. One of Marissa's key strengths is balancing various viewpoints - she makes sure everyone is heard and solutions are value driven. She brings everyone together with her keen sense of humor, focus on transparency, and leading by example. Never afraid to do the hard work or dig deep into details, Marissa is an incredible talent.
Keirston Stepp, MPA
Marissa is a smart and thorough project manager who consistently delivers best in class service that exceeds expectations. As a manager and team leader, she has the knowledge and acumen to foster learning and excellence in others.
Beth Fenger
Marissa has an uncanny ability to connect with funders and translate their priorities and objectives into deep, multi-layered partnerships. Her first thought is how to create mutually beneficial relationships that deliver a high return on investment and last for the long term. One of Marissa's key strengths is balancing various viewpoints - she makes sure everyone is heard and solutions are value driven. She brings everyone together with her keen sense of humor, focus on transparency, and leading by example. Never afraid to do the hard work or dig deep into details, Marissa is an incredible talent.
Keirston Stepp, MPA
Marissa is a smart and thorough project manager who consistently delivers best in class service that exceeds expectations. As a manager and team leader, she has the knowledge and acumen to foster learning and excellence in others.
Beth Fenger
Marissa has an uncanny ability to connect with funders and translate their priorities and objectives into deep, multi-layered partnerships. Her first thought is how to create mutually beneficial relationships that deliver a high return on investment and last for the long term. One of Marissa's key strengths is balancing various viewpoints - she makes sure everyone is heard and solutions are value driven. She brings everyone together with her keen sense of humor, focus on transparency, and leading by example. Never afraid to do the hard work or dig deep into details, Marissa is an incredible talent.
Experience
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Make-A-Wish Georgia
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director, Corporate Development
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Feb 2020 - Present
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Team Director, Corporate Development
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Aug 2017 - Feb 2020
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Director, Corporate Development
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Director, Account Strategy & Development
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Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
Led corporate account strategy and development team comprised of 8 team members representing $50MM in revenue. Partnership initiatives were dedicated to improving children's digitized learnings and environment, healthy eating and well-being, and military resiliency. Responsible for guiding best in class corporate stewardship and fundraising strategies amoungst various revenue channels to ensure increased renewal terms and giving amounts. Led corporate account strategy and development team comprised of 8 team members representing $50MM in revenue. Partnership initiatives were dedicated to improving children's digitized learnings and environment, healthy eating and well-being, and military resiliency. Responsible for guiding best in class corporate stewardship and fundraising strategies amoungst various revenue channels to ensure increased renewal terms and giving amounts.
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Assurant
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Account Executive
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May 2009 - Feb 2013
Responsible for managing and growing multiple million dollar accounts through client relationships, campaign operations, and sales strategies. Responsibilities include new program implementations, product development, account operations from point of sale to fulfillment, call center operations, product servicing, licensing and compliance reviews, developing any and all marketing materials, and managing any other account complexities.
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Senior Program Manager
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May 2007 - May 2009
Managed all front-end sales and operations of The Home Depot Extended Service Plan program, including new product implementations, point of sale marketing, cross sell growth, budgeting, associate incentives, and client objectives. Worked on site at The Home Depot Store Support Center driving sales intiatives on behalf of THD stores nation and corporate wide.
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Division Sales Manager
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Aug 2004 - Apr 2007
Sales consultant on Extended Service Plan sales to District Managers and Vice Presidents of The Home Depot Western Division. Grew sales 83% from ’04 to ’05; 50% from ’05 to ’06. Division produced $38MM in sales in 2006.
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General Electric
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Canada
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Apr 2004 - Aug 2004
Project Manager & Assistant Liaison for The Home Depot account Project Manager & Assistant Liaison for The Home Depot account
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BBDO Atlanta
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Account Coordinator
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May 2003 - Sep 2003
Awarded the BBDO Education Training Fund Internship Awarded the BBDO Education Training Fund Internship
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Merrill Lynch
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Investment Coordinator
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Feb 2002 - Jun 2002
Sales Prospecting for Senior Financial Advisors Sales Prospecting for Senior Financial Advisors
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Hanson McClain Advisors
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United States
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Investment Banking
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Client & Operations Support
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1999 - 2002
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Education
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Emory University
BBA, Marketing, Organization & Management
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