Hi, I’m Marissa.

I've spent nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry. From operations and menu development to cocktails, cost analysis, branding, and marketing, I've experienced this industry from nearly every angle.

Hospitality has always been more than just a career for me. It's something I genuinely love. I love the creativity, the energy, the people, and the endless opportunities to turn an idea into something special.

Throughout my career, I've learned that a successful business is about so much more than what's on the menu or what happens behind the scenes. It's about creating an experience, building a strong identity, and making sure every piece of the business works together.

I've always admired hospitality leaders like Danny Meyer, who understand that true hospitality is about how you make people feel. That philosophy has stayed with me throughout my career.

I founded Modern Creative because I wanted to take everything I've learned and use it to help other businesses bring their ideas to life. Whether it's developing a beverage program, creating systems and procedures, refining a brand, building a website, or finding opportunities for growth, I love being part of the creative and strategic process.

And while hospitality is where my heart is, my creativity doesn't stop there. I also enjoy helping businesses across different industries with branding, graphic design, web design, SEO, marketing materials, and creative direction.

I don't believe every business needs an expensive consulting package or a complete overhaul. Sometimes all you need is a fresh perspective, a conversation, or someone who can help turn the ideas in your head into something tangible.

That's why I approach every project differently. We can start with a conversation, define the scope, establish a budget, and work together in a way that makes sense for you.

At the end of the day, I genuinely love this industry. I love creating. I love solving problems. And I love seeing an idea come to life.

I'm here because I love this industry so much. I want to see it thrive. I want to see you thrive.

— Marissa
Founder, Modern Hospitality