Marissa Merkt is a writer and editor with over seven years of experience in composing on multiple platforms, ranging from magazines to newspapers to websites. Her organizational skills and attention to detail allows her to consistently deliver high-quality work on a tight deadline while juggling multiple tasks.

Marissa holds a bachelor's degree in communications with an emphasis in print and public relations and a minor in sociology. She uses her education and knack for words to engage readers across genres.

When she's not busy writing, Marissa can be found running on local nature trails or reading beside her calico.

Feel free to contact Marissa at the information listed below if you would like to learn more about her and her work.

marissamerkt24@gmail.com

717-368-0495

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Differential + All Terrain Trackers

WEBITMD | Webpage

Overcome surface changes with the right action plan. Shifting ground underneath a utility-scale solar site can damage trackers and equipment, leading to costly repairs or even complete demolition of a project. One common way a foundation can change post-installation is through a process called differential settlement.

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APS Utility Rates in Arizona to Increase up to 15%

WEBITMD | Blog

The Arizona Public Service (APS) is looking to raise rates by 8-15%, averaging around $10.50 more a month. After a year-long review process, the Arizona Corporation Commission met on February 22, 2024, to discuss whether to allow the Arizona utility provider to raise its rates.

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Professional Golf is Coming to Downtown Raleigh

Trimark Digital | Email

The UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH is the only North Carolina stop on the Korn Ferry Tour. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to see the next wave of PGA Tour superstars as they compete at the renowned Donald Ross-designed Raleigh Country Club!

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How Building Connectivity Can Save You Money
(Known Audience)

Trimark Digital | Email

Hefty repair costs, unexpected downtime and wasteful energy spending can put your building operations behind. When you leverage insights from customized data reports and get real-time diagnoses of your building systems, you can fix problems before they become unmanageable and expensive.

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Are You Ready for Building Connectivity?
(Prospective Audience)

Trimark Digital | Email

Like any team, the different parts and pieces of a building are strongest when they’re in sync. Integrating building software, equipment and more into a single managed network is a surefire way to unlock its “4 C’s.”

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12 Red Flags to Watch Out For When Buying a Home

Trimark Digital | Blog

Purchasing a new home unlocks a new chapter of your life filled with promise and excitement. While it’s important to make sure a home has the right amount of rooms and fits your taste when doing a walkthrough, it’s just as valuable to make sure it doesn’t have any alarm bells going off that signal future repair costs.

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Building Automation System (BAS)

Trimark Digital | Webpage

For centralized control of HVAC, lighting and other facilities, a cutting-edge building automation system needs to be in place. Interconnecting building utilities makes monitoring and adjusting operations easier and more efficient than ever before.

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Brand Strategy vs. Marketing Strategy: What’s the Difference?

Trimark Digital | Blog

Letting potential consumers know who you are and what you stand for is important when trying to differentiate your brand from competitors. A brand strategy can be your guidepost when crafting new messages.

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Why do Speed Bumps & Traffic Control Devices Matter?

Trimark Digital | Blog

If your business is in a busy area, you likely see many vehicles out and about. While you can’t control how others drive, you can implement certain traffic control devices to ensure safer roads and parking environments near your business.

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How To Halloween-ify Your Front Door

Trimark Digital | Blog

You have your costume picked out for Halloween night, but what is your door going to wear? After all, your door is the first thing trick-or-treaters will notice when they show up at your house, so it’s worth dressing up, and Window World is here to help!

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Lawn Care and Weed Control in Holly Springs, NC

Trimark Digital | Product Writing

Over the past 30 years, Fairway Green has provided homeowners in Holly Springs, NC, exceptional lawn care. Our expert technicians offer a wide range of services so you can keep your lawn looking great all year long.

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Nolah Nurture 10" Mattress Review (2022)- Personally Tested

Pillar4 Media | Blog

See how the Nolah Nurture kids mattress performed in our Mattress Advisor lab and why it's a great bed for young sleepers.

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Avocado Eco Organic Mattress Review (2022) - Personally Tested

Pillar4 Media | Blog

Learn about why Avocado's Eco Organic Mattress is great for those with allergies and how it performed in the Mattress Advisor lab tests.

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When Should You Escalate an Issue at Work?

Copypress | Blog

Whether an issue arises among team members or with customers, sometimes the severity of the circumstance requires an escalation to management.

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What Is Reverse Causality? Definition and Examples

Copypress | Blog

Reverse causality is a process where the outcome precedes the cause. This contrasts a traditional causality relationship between two variables and can describe phenomena in various industries.

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County’s COVID-19 cases continue to climb, five new deaths

Brunswick Beacon | Newspaper

Brunswick County has seen more than a 1,045 percent increase in resident cases of COVID-19 since early June, with a 17 percent increase in the past two weeks.

In addition to an increase in positive cases, Brunswick County Health Services announced nine more COVID-related deaths involving...

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A Natural Fit in 2020

EASTside ATX | Magazine

Amidst the bustling streets of East Cesar Chavez and Chicon sits a neighborhood icon, Mr. Natural, where, instead of big screen TVs, plants fill every corner. Instead of butter-filled meat and cheese dishes, plates topple over with meals rich in vitamins prone to make your mama proud.

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Stitching it All Together

EASTside ATX | Magazine

The average person makes 35,000 decisions each day. Each choice can carry consequences that leave lasting impressions for a lifetime: good and bad. Though at the time, Scott Fondren’s decision to entertain with his band instead of show up for his early morning interview with Jack Brown Cleaners seemed reckless. He would later find out just how taking the job at an embroidery shop would instead change the trajectory of his life forever.

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Bright Beam Goods

EASTside ATX | Magazine

During the heart of the 2008 economic recession, Eve Trester-Wilson’s first inclination was to buy a laser cutter. With an absence of jobs across the nation, she decided to create her own.

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Profile Writing 101

Cider Spoon Stories | Blog

In addition to interning with Cider Spoon Stories, I write cat profiles for a local animal shelter, Austin Pets Alive (APA!). A profile is a type of feature story that covers a particular person—or in my case, cat—and what they are currently up to. Oftentimes, magazines highlight celebrities with a profile.

But how do you successfully write a profile, capturing someone's total essence?

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Racing to Unite Families

Brittany's Hope | Newsletter

While most teens celebrate their Sweet 16th birthday with flamboyant festivities, Sayali invited her friends and family to the Brittany’s Hope Walk of Love 5K last year. There, Sayali conquered the cross country course with the support of her loved ones and prosthetic legs.

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