Marisa Gift

Marisa Gift

Admission Counselor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    "Never Stop Learning, Because Life Never Stops Teaching" | Learning & Development Manager at Lutz

  • Education

    • Sheldon High School

      1994 - 1998
    • Drake University

      1998 - 2002
      BA Rhetoric & Politics

      Activities and Societies: Carpenter Scholar, Drake Mock Trial, Drake Chorale, Peer Mentor/Academic Consultant (PMAC), Drake Mediation

    • Purdue University

      2004 - 2006
      MA Communication
  • Experience

    • Drake University

      Jul 2002 - Jun 2004
      Admission Counselor

      I managed Drake University's recruitment efforts for a four-state territory. During this time, I built relationships with prospective students and their families as well as high school guidance counselors.

    • Purdue University

      Aug 2004 - May 2006
      Teaching Assistant/Instructor

      I taught both Public Speaking and Honors Public Speaking courses.

    • University of Notre Dame

      Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
      Academic Advisor

      I advised approximately 170 first year students each year at the University of Notre Dame. I also created and taught a class, "Communication Skills for College and Career."

    • Lutz

      Jul 2008 - now
      Learning & Development Manager

      Lutz is the accounting and business solutions firm for businesses and individuals seeking a partner to help energize and heighten financial and organizational success. Born and raised in Nebraska over the past 35 years, our experienced team simplifies complexities and provides expert tax, accounting, assurance, investment management, financial planning and technology solutions. We embrace your business as our own to spark the right solutions and help you thrive. Mind What Matters at lutz.us.

    • Dale Carnegie Training

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      Certified Trainer

      I facilitated sessions that allow people to grow in their self-confidence, people skills, communication, and leadership.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • High Impact Presentations

      Dale Carnegie Training
      View certificate certificate
    • Dale Carnegie Certified Trainer

      Dale Carnegie Training
      Jan 2012
    • Dale Carnegie Course

      Dale Carnegie Training
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Marisa Gift
      Drake University Young Alumni Loyalty Award Drake University Apr 2012
    • Awarded to Marisa Gift
      Top Student Paper Award National Communication Association, Public Relations Division Nov 2006 Ellsworth, M. (2006, November). Your friendly neighbor: How Starbucks frames itscorporate social responsibility efforts. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, San Antonio.
    • Awarded to Marisa Gift
      Harlan Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Master's Student Purdue University, Department of Communication Apr 2006
    • Awarded to Marisa Gift
      Teaching Certificate Purdue University, Office of Instructional Excellence Apr 2006
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Drake University National Alumni Board of Directors on Oct 2009
      Drake University National Alumni Board of DirectorsAssociated with Marisa Gift
    • Member

      Issued by Holy Cross Lutheran Church Council on Feb 2015
      Holy Cross Lutheran Church CouncilAssociated with Marisa Gift