Marissa Bazikian
About Marissa Bazikian
Marissa Bazikian is a Communications Specialist currently employed at City National Bank since 2021. She has a diverse background in communications and education, including previous roles at the Los Angeles Unified School District and various internships in public relations and communications.
Work at City National Bank
Marissa Bazikian has been employed at City National Bank since 2021, serving as a Communications Specialist. In this role, she is responsible for managing internal and external communications, contributing to the overall communication strategy of the bank. Her work involves crafting messages that align with the bank's objectives and enhancing its public image.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to her current position, Marissa worked at the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Substitute Teacher from 2019 to 2020. During this year-long tenure, she provided educational support in various classrooms, adapting to different teaching environments and student needs. Additionally, she served as a Counseling Office Technician at the same district from 2018 to 2019, where she assisted in administrative tasks within the counseling office.
Internship Experience
Marissa gained valuable experience through several internships. She interned at Birthright Armenia for five months in 2016, where she contributed to various projects in Yerevan. Following this, she worked as an Enterprise Communications Intern at Principal Financial Group from 2020 to 2021 for 11 months, focusing on internal communications. Earlier in her career, she was a Public Relations Intern at the Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region in 2013, where she supported public relations efforts for three months.
Education and Expertise
Marissa Bazikian holds a Master's degree in Communication Management from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, which she completed in 2021. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication from UC San Diego. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication strategies, media relations, and public engagement.