About Marissa

Who is Marissa Naylor?

Marissa is a marketing and communications professional, photographer, and Team Canada athlete who brings discipline, strategic thinking, and a drive to create meaningful impact.

She specializes in brand and marketing strategy, integrated execution, partnership development, and event management. Marissa has led multi-channel campaigns from concept to completion, developed content strategies, managed stakeholder communications, and executed engaging events across corporate, nonprofit, academic, and entrepreneurial environments. She navigates complex organizations with a clear, results-focused approach.

Currently pursuing her Canadian Marketing Designation, Marissa builds strategic marketing plans aligned with organizational objectives, strengthening brand positioning, increasing audience engagement, and delivering measurable outcomes.

As a Team Canada athlete, she brings resilience, operational discipline, and a commitment to continuous improvement. In addition to her corporate work, she is the Owner and Lead Photographer at Marissa Naylor Photography, serving wedding and brand clients with a candid, warm, and professional experience.

Marissa is passionate about building brands that are strategic, authentic, and built for long-term value.

Driven, Strategic, Creative

Team Canada Athlete in Tenpin Bowling

As a Team Canada bowler, I compete at the highest level, representing Canada nationally and internationally. I am proud to have earned the 2023 IBF Bronze Medal and to be a Team Canada Trials Medalist in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2026.

This experience has taught me resilience, discipline, and teamwork, shaping me into someone who pursues excellence with focus and determination.

Owner and Lead Photographer at Marissa Naylor Photography

The creative aspect of my marketing career comes from my photography background in weddings, engagements, and branding. In working with 150+ clients, I strive to create authentic, candid, and easy going experience for my clients through telling their stories through my camera.

View my work here!

Community Involvement & Sharing My Story

I am passionate about giving back through community initiatives and sharing my story to help inspire others. Engaging with the community has taught me empathy, collaboration, and the power of meaningful connections.

These experiences ground my professional drive in service, reinforcing the value of leadership, partnerships, and making a positive impact.

Background & Education

Canadian Marketing Designation at Canadian Marketing Association -

September 2025 - July 2026

Mini MBA in Marketing at MiniMBA Marketing Week

September 2024 - December 2024

Bachelor in Recreation Management and Community Development, Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management at University of Manitoba

September 2015 - June 2021