Marissa Martschinke (Asfour)

Marissa (Asfour) Martschinke has diverse work experience in various industries. Marissa has worked at Cision since 2017, starting as an Account Executive and then progressing to Senior Account Executive. In 2021, they became Manager, New Business, where they interviewed and hired a team of 10 sellers, trained them on sales methodology and product knowledge, and achieved monthly team quotas. In 2023, Marissa was promoted to Senior Manager, New Business.

Before joining Cision, Marissa worked at THG Sports from 2015 to 2017. Marissa'sroles included Senior Sales Executive, Team Leader, and Sales Executive. Marissa gained experience in sales and leadership during this time.

Marissa also has experience in the sports industry. Marissa worked as a TSF External Engagement Intern at Mizzou Athletics in 2015, where they assisted with donor and fan engagement events and handled communication with donors. Prior to that, they were a Media Relations Intern at Mizzou Network in 2014, where they promoted the men's golf team and acted as a liaison between sports information contacts and the network.

During their time as a student at Mizzou, Marissa worked at the Mizzou Alumni Association as a Student Worker and True Tiger Sales Intern in 2013. Marissa sold student memberships and enhanced membership talking points to target a specific audience. Marissa also worked at the New Student Programs Office from 2012 to 2015 as a Reservations Staff Member, ensuring smooth orientation reservation processes and handling payment transactions.

In 2014, Marissa was a Retail Sales Intern with the Chicago Bears, where they assisted fans with purchasing decisions and increased sales during training camp. Marissa also worked as a Summer Welcome Orientation Leader at the New Student Programs Office in 2012, orientating incoming students and parents to the campus.

Throughout their work experience, Marissa has demonstrated their ability to meet sales targets, lead teams, provide excellent customer service, and effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

Marissa (Asfour) Martschinke pursued their education from 2010 to 2015, attending the University of Missouri-Columbia. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Journalism degree in Strategic Communication, with a focus on Marketing and Public Relations.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Marissa has also obtained a certification in Social Media Marketing Foundations from LinkedIn. Marissa acquired this certification in March 2021.