MARISA@MARISAMCKAY.COM +1 213 373 3635 O +1 206 409 3635 M

MARISA MCKAY

PROFILE

Possessing 20 years of experience in the Entertainment, Marketing/Advertising, and Architectural & Interior Design industries, with an emphasis in Experiential Design.

EXPERIENCE

Janus Design, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 2008 - Present PRESIDENT & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Founder and Creative Director of Janus Design, Inc. handling experiential design and marketing needs for select clients and projects, including the following, among others -

SottoStudios, Inc., Los Angeles, CA | Design Manager & Art Director | 2008 - PresentDesign Manager and Art director for experiential design studio specializing in highly themed or exotic design projects, including commercial projects and select private residences, utilizing the tools of experiential design to develop products, environments, brands, and businesses.

Manager of conceptual, design development, production, fabrication, and installation phases of design including brands, products, environments and experiences. Sub-contractor and vendor sourcing, negotiation and management; client interfacing, presentation, and project communications and reporting; project budget and schedule development and management; strategic planning; graphic design and art direction, etc. Managed small and large scale project teams and budgets ranging from $30k to $100mm+.

Highly experienced in digital and physical processes across many disciplines - from 3D printing to the vanishing arts - including scenic and specialty finishes; lighting and furniture fabrication; stone and wood carving; metal fabrication, casting and plating; stained glass; custom carpets and flooring; mosaics and tile; artifact procurement; and much more.

Clients/Projects include Walt Disney Imagineering, Roald Dahl Estate, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Rivera Restaurant, Walt Disney World, Danny Hillis & Jeff Bezos for their 10,000-Year-Clock for the Long Now Foundation, Embraer Executive Jets, Galpin Motors, Knott’s Berry Farm, Blue Origin, and UCLA among others.

House of Huerta, Los Angeles, CA | Design & Product Development | 2015 - PresentDesign Development, Production Management and Marketing for The Boozy Bouquet™, a new high end product for the bridal/wedding market. Includes prototype development, production strategies and marketing management.

May Lindstrom, Los Angeles, CA | Design & Product Development | 2015 - PresentProduct and Design Development for global luxury skincare brand, seeking to expand into home goods. Includes prototype development and production strategies.

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MARISA MCKAY

Crafting Community, Los Angeles, CA | Production Manager | 2015Production & Fabrication Manager for Zappos sponsored back to school family crafting event in Austin, TX. A portion of the event benefited the jk livin foundation for at-risk and under-privileged youth in the community. Sponsorship partners included the JK Livin’ Foundation, Converse, Dakine, Keds, Levi’s and Whole Foods.

Richard and Dion Neutra Architecture, Los Angeles, CA | Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing | 2015Designed the layout for The NW Corner book (pending publication), in collaboration with Dion Neutra, as well as some graphic design initiatives for the Neutra Institute for Survival Through Design.

Feral Production, New York, NY | Production Manager & Art Director | 2015Production Manager and Art Director for boutique production company servicing sports, fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands. Art Director and Designer for various projects including environmental design and creative services. Production Manager for photo shoots. Clients/Projects include Nike, Cover Girl, and Beats By Dre.

Scenario Design, Los Angeles, CA 2007 - 2008 SR. ART DESIGNER

Provided Art Direction for a design/build company specializing in thematic construction and scenic fabrication, including design, finishes, and materials definition, and reference research, working to client objectives within the parameters of budget and schedule.

Projects included facades, interiors, furniture, commercial art, interactive environments, marquees, displays, and more. Acted as a collaborative member of project teams, providing support, input and direction to multiple departments, including Design + Engineering, Project Management, and Fabrication. Collaboration with the Marketing Department to develop marketing materials, including the design and launch of a new company website.

Clients included The Cheesecake Factory, BRC Imagination Arts, Claro Group, and Rivera Restaurant, among others.

The Rebel Organization, Los Angeles, CA 2006 - 2007 SR. ACCOUNT MANAGER | ART DIRECTOR

Acted in dual roles for an experiential marketing agency working closely with the Director of Client Services and the President to develop and maintain client relations, communicating and interfacing with clients on a daily basis.

Responsibilities included the conception, pitch and execution of marketing campaigns and promotions for clients, including special events, broadcast, online, brand identity, print and more. Was responsible for developing budgets, schedules, maintaining and coordinating relationships with vendors, media partners,

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MARISA MCKAYvenues and managing internal resources including designers, coordinators and national street teams and event staff.

Clients included 20th Century Fox, Cricket Communications, Xbox, Zune, and others.

LevySheckler, Seattle, WA 2005 - 2006 SR. ACCOUNT MANAGER | PRODUCER

Acted in dual roles for a boutique advertising agency, working closely with the Creative Director to develop and maintain client relations, communicating and interfacing with clients at the executive and VP levels on a daily basis.

Responsibilities included developing budgets and schedules, maintaining and coordinating relationships with vendors and media partners, and overseeing internal resources including designers, coordinators, and creative professionals. Collaborated on concepts, pitch materials and presentations for potential and existing accounts.

Produced advertising campaigns, including pre- and post-production including original TV and radio spots, print advertising and collateral, as well as a short-form documentary.

Client accounts included the Seattle Seahawks, Highline West Seattle Mental Health, Seattle Public Library, Taco del Mar, and others.

Radarworks, Seattle, WA 2004 - 2005 ACCOUNT MANAGER | LEAD EVENT PRODUCER

Acted as Account Manager, specializing in events, for an advertising agency to develop and maintain client relations, communicating and interfacing with clients at the executive and VP levels on a daily basis.

Responsibilities included coordinating national conferences and special events for the Microsoft North America Leadership Team. Included developing and managing budgets and schedules, selecting and coordinating locations and accommodations, hiring and overseeing staff, managing relationships with vendors and partners, and overseeing internal resources including designers, coordinators and creative professionals. Collaborated on concepts and creative development of client marketing efforts and brand identity, including print and online.

Client accounts included Microsoft, The Seattle Public Library, Environmental Science Associates, and others.

Neverstop, Seattle, WA 2000 - 2004 “CULTURAL ENGINEER” | EVENTS PRODUCER

Acted in dual roles for a boutique experiential marketing agency to develop and maintain client relations and marketing campaigns, communicating and interfacing on a daily basis with clients at the executive and VP levels.

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MARISA MCKAYResponsibilities included producing national events and experiential marketing initiatives, including locations selection, production design, installations, promotions, artist relations, budget and schedule development and management, hiring and overseeing staff and industry professionals, managing relationships with vendors and partners, and overseeing internal resources including designers, coordinators, and national street teams and staff. Also collaborated on concepts and presentations for existing clients and new business development.

Clients included Microsoft, MSN Music, Starbucks, Washington Mutual, Mexx Clothing, Armani Exchange, Song Airlines, Sci-Fi Channel, Nike, among others.

Freelance, United States 1996 - 2008 PRODUCTION | DESIGN

Freelance in production and design on a number of feature films, commercials, television series, short films and documentaries, as well as live events including concerts, fashion shows, music festivals and theatrical productions.

Events included Freak Night, USC (United States of Consciousness), KISS FM Jingle Bell Bash, KISS FM Big Freakin' Deal, CountryFest, United Nations Groundwork, Arena Fashion Show, and others.

Roles included Producer, Production Designer, Art Director, Set Dresser, among others. Productions have included, The Hammer (feature), Life, Or Something Like It (feature), American Idol (TV Series), The Fugitive (TV series), Stephen King's Rose Red (TV Mini-Series), and others.

SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy, Illustrator); SketchUp Pro; MS Project; Merlin; Keynote; PowerPoint; Microsoft Office; ACT!; Clients & Profits; Mac OS X Server; Trello; Squarespace; Hot Budget

Graphic Design; Print Production; Metal Fabrication; Scenic Carpentry; Soft Goods and Apparel Design and Fabrication; Fiber Arts; Creative Writing; some French and Spanish.

REFERRALS Please see recommendations my LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/marisamckay or direct contacts may be provided upon request. Please see my portfolio at www.marisamckay.com.

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