Clayton, NC

she/her

Marrah Ste. Marie

marrah.deaton@gmail.com

(919)634-7148

Education

Western Carolina University

Bachelor of Science in Communication

  • Concentration in journalism
  • Minor in political science
  • Event Coordinator for Society of Professional Journalists

Cullowhee, NC

Anticipated Graduation Spring 202

Work Experience

Sales Intern

Old Edwards Hospitality Group

  • Plan and create engaging and sophisticated posts for social media platforms with over 10,000 followers.
  • Assist in developing the first company-wide employee newsletter for over 500 employees.

Highlands, NC

May 2023 — Present

  • Work with online softwares such as Amadeus and Sharepoint to collect and organize event information.
  • Collaborate with departments to organize and execute at least three events with over 150 guests weekly including weddings, corporate retreats, corporate meetings and in-house events for members.

Senior Reporter

The Western Carolinian

  • Pitch quality news stories relevant to Western Carolina University and the Jackson County area.
  • Write, photograph and edit a minimum of four stories per monthly edition.

Cullowhee, NC

Mar. 2022 — Present

  • Work collaboratively on a team to discuss ideas to improve each edition.
  • Assisted in creating marketing material for social media with over 1,500 followers.

Editor

The Western Carolina Journalist

  • Assist in finding story topics and helping reporters find information.
  • Edit and prepare stories for online publication on WordPress.

Cullowhee, NC

Oct. 2022 — Present

  • Write, photograph and edit stories for online publication.

Marketing Coordinator

Department of Campus Activities

  • Create posting schedule and engaging promotions for multiple social media platforms (@wcucampusactivies) with audiences over 6,500.
  • Organize and execute engaging focus group and analyzed and adapted accordingly.

Cullowhee, NC

Aug. 2022 — Present

  • Interact with customers to answer questions, gather ideas, and correct complaints.
  • Face-to-face marketing on campus to create awareness for student body about DCA and events.

Concert Coordinator

Last Minute Productions

  • Proposed, planned, organized, and executed events including catering, room reservations, and “Day of Show” documents for audiences up to 300-500 guests.
  • Contracted and managed third party entertainers for a variety of public events.

Cullowhee, NC

Jan. 2022 — Aug. 2022

  • On-site contact at events to ensure event is executed accurately and creates positive guest experience.

Server & Cook

Chili’s Restaurant

  • Memorized details of daily specials, seasonal menu items, and rotating craft beer options.
  • Handled multiple food orders while following health and food safety, and special dietary restrictions.

Cullowhee, NC

Jan. 2022 — Aug. 2022

  • Provided excellent personal hospitality to ensure a positive guest dining experience.

Shift Leader

Papa John’s Pizza

  • Maintained and managed inventory and scheduled orders accordingly.

Clayton, NC

Feb. 2019 — June 2021

  • Led through and adapted to crisis situations such as COVID-19.

Team Trainer

Culver’s Restaurant

  • Responsible for the training and leadership of new hire orientations.

Clayton, NC

Feb. 2019 — June 2021

  • Focused on optimizing operations in different aspects of restaurant.

Skills & Experience

  • Certified in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with WordPress and Adobe InDesign
  • Created recurring section, Marrah’s Quiz Corner,” in The Western Carolinian that increased engagement.