With a focus on enhancing tenant engagement and brand activations, I negotiate deals with experiential marketing companies to execute activations across property locations. Identifying new opportunities in local and regional markets, spearheading the creation and distribution of promotional materials to drive program awareness. Collaborating with the VP of Tenant Partnership & Engagement, assists in prospecting and closing deals for new leasing tenants while ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and monitoring financial progress monthly. Additionally, I oversee the ideation and execution of 10-12 tenant engagement events annually, supervising event planning details including vendor negotiation, contracts, and day-of operations, while ensuring compliance with operational guidelines and coordinating event logistics across departments to maintain the property's aesthetic standards and facilitate seamless tenant experiences.

Experienced in negotiating deals with experiential marketing companies for brand activations at various locations, I also prospect local and regional markets to uncover new opportunities for our brand activation program. I am responsible for creating and distributing promotional materials, assisting in closing deals for new tenants, and ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines. Managing all aspects of brand activation events, including paperwork, insurance requirements, and scheduling, I regularly report progress to senior management. Additionally, I coordinate tenant meetings, handle property-wide communications, and oversee tenant relations, maintenance requests, and property inspections. With a focus on enhancing property values and ensuring tenant satisfaction, I manage tenant move-ins and move-outs, utility setups, and compliance with regulations.

Marisa Díaz-Arce LLC specializes in event production, offering comprehensive services that focus on creating inclusive and community-centered experiences. With expertise in logistics, operations, and brand activations, Marisa Díaz-Arce brings together local businesses, minority-owned vendors, and diverse organizations to curate impactful events that foster engagement and celebrate diversity. From cultural festivals to corporate activations, her firm is committed to seamless execution and meaningful audience connections.

Work with youth in developing an original business idea, supported with an app. Young people create a business plan, pitch and app that supports the idea using the MIT App Inventor.

Created 5th-8th grade Computer Science curriculum.

Participated in the 1st externship program between Chicago Public Schools and the CME Group within the technology department.

While in South Korea, my responsibilities included creating technology driven lessons for English Language Learners for both students and staff. I conducted various after school programs for beginning, intermediate, and advanced English speakers along with creating and implementing an English after school and weekend cooking course for students.

4-5 yr old lead teacher. Created and implemented curriculum preparing students for Kindergarten.