Marissa Partridge Email and Phone Number

I have two children that attend Kaleidoscope Charter School which is a fantastic place for kids of all aptitudes and abilities! Presently, my duties entail overseeing children in the lunchroom/playground, following and enforcing PBIS guidelines, managing the flow of traffic for students, register lunches in computer system, keep lunchroom and playground areas tidy.Currently looking to become a short-term substitute teacher! :D

Marissa works closely with her clients to create the wedding or special event they envision.She has a network of reliable vendors, and a knack for event design. Her wedding planning company provides many planning packages to choose from as well as customized coordination services. Marissa Partridge is a Certified Wedding Coordinator with years of event industry experience and has a B.A. in Marketing from Augsburg College. Her professional and educational experiences has shaped her into the event manager that she is today!In 2015, she was nominated for the category of "Best Wedding under $50k" by the International Special Events Society Star Awards.She has had the pleasure of planning and coordinating weddings at: MN Landscape Arboretum, Nina's Cafe, Chataue Lamothe, Edinborough Park, Plymouth Creek Center, Millenium Hotel, The Woods Chapel, Hilton Garden Inn,Wayzata Country Club, Golden Valley Country Club, Camrose Hill Farm, FIVE Event Center, Central Park Event Center, Pinehaven Farm, Elm Creek Chalet, Dellwood Country Club, Midland Hills Golf Club, The Tournament Players Club, Dayblock Event Center, MN Boat Club, Landmark Center, Mpls Club, Dellwood Country Club, The Historic Stillwater Courthouse, The Loft- Stillwater

Currently I am doing contract work for Bellagala as an Event Planner in addition to growing my small business, Wonderful Day Weddings LLC! Bellagala Weddings at: Semple Mansion, Landmark Center, Midland Hills Golf Club, Mill City Museum, Kay Fredericks Ballroom, Calhoun Beach Club

Worked with the Director of Development to implement Lyngblomsten's annual best ball scramble and silent auction.Conceptualized, planned and executed the annual holiday concert and fundraiser for Lyngblomsten care residents called "Lights for Lyngblomsten."Worked with the Director of Development and volunteer committee to conceptualize, plan and execute the Spring Rhapsody gala fundraiser.Worked with the Development Assistant to plan and execute the annual "President's Club" dinner honoring Lyngblomsten's most generous donors.Recruited and created volunteer committees for planning the best ball scramble and Spring Rhapsody fundraisers.Oversaw volunteer committees and lead meetings by creating agendas, conceptualizing events and delegating responsibilities to volunteers.Ghost wrote appeal letters and thank you letters for Annual Golf tournament, President's Club and Spring Rhapsody sponsors.Managed Raiser's Edge database and reported donation figures from fundraisers.Proofing of marketing materials.Created posters, invitations and save the date cards for each event.

Worked as a liason between numerous large advertising agencies and national TV markets.Placed spot advertising in 40 national markets, conducted "makegoods" and created spot advertising contracts.Planned meetings between advertising agencies and TV station representatives.Trained new Advertising Assistants on the DDS database system.Ordered all office supplies for entire Katz Media team.General office duties such as faxing, filing, copying, sorting mail, mass mailings, answering phones, making coffee and greeting clients and TV representatives.Miscellaneous "go for" activities for Advertising Account Representatives.

Created marketing materials such as brochures, press releases, and MCCD newsletterUpdated Consortium website using Frontpage softwareGrant writing appeals to McKnight FoundationWorked with Ridgeway Events International, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, Minnesota Housing Association to plan and execute the "Monopoly, Play for Affordable Housing" awareness benefit and fundraiser at the MN Stat Fair in 2001 and 2002.