Michaela Rietschel
Brand & Marketing Graduate
Phone:
763-233-8396
Email:
Address:
Andover, MN
A Bit About Me
I've been creating things for as long as I can remember. Growing up it was crafts, painting, anything that involved color and making something with my hands. I always knew that part of me wasn't going away. I just didn't know how to turn it into a career.
Then I found DECA in high school and something clicked. I liked the strategy behind marketing, the idea that you could shape how people perceive something. I went into college knowing I wanted to do something with that, but I still hadn't connected the two sides of myself yet.
That changed when I discovered the creative side of marketing. Brand design was the thing I had been looking for without knowing it. It brought together everything I cared about: how things look, what they communicate and the relationships behind building them. Since then I have been all in.
Today I work with businesses to build intentional brand identities and marketing collateral that actually feel like them. I care about the people I work with just as much as the work itself because I think good collaboration is what makes good design possible.
Work Experience
August 2025 - Current
May 2025 - August 2025
August 2023 - November 2024
September 2023 - December 2025
Founder & Brand Designer — Mars Made Marketing LLC
I started Mars Made to do the work I care most about. I partner with startups and small businesses to build brand identities and marketing materials from the ground up, leading everything from strategy and creative direction to final delivery. Every project is a chance to help a business show up as exactly who they are.
Marketing Intern — NCCO (National Checking Company)
I joined NCCO during a product launch and got to be part of the whole process. I worked on competitor research, created sell sheets and social content, and helped coordinate a trade show from planning through execution. It was a fast and collaborative environment that taught me a lot about keeping creative work moving without losing quality.
Social Media Marketing Intern — C2 Performance Training System
At C2, I got to wear a lot of hats. I created social content and short-form video, designed promotional materials for events and programs, helped rebuild the company website on Shopify, and developed sell sheets to support outreach campaigns. It was the kind of role where you figure out quickly how to make things work and make them look good at the same time.
Server — Lyric Kitchen Bar
Serving taught me things a classroom never could. I got really good at reading a room, managing a lot at once, and staying calm when things got busy. It reinforced how much I value genuine connection with people and reminded me that showing up with a good attitude matters in any environment, creative work included.
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