Isabella Duarte

B.S. Business Administration - Marketing | M.S. Marketing at the University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

About

I am a senior at the University of Florida pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration – Marketing and an M.S. in Marketing, with a strong interest in brand storytelling, campaign development, and strategic communications. Through roles as Assistant Marketing Manager at Study Edge, Account Supervisor at Alpha PR, and Vice President of Strategic Communications for the American Marketing Association, I have gained hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and integrated campaign strategy. These experiences have strengthened my ability to collaborate across teams, analyze performance metrics, and deliver impactful brand initiatives. I am passionate about creating meaningful connections between brands and their audiences through creative, data-informed marketing strategies. My goal is to contribute to innovative organizations by developing targeted campaigns, strengthening brand identity, and driving measurable growth.

Experience

  • University of Florida (On-site)
    • Director of Community Engagement
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Hough Ambassador
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      -Represent the Hough Graduate School of Business to prospective students and families through on-campus events, information sessions, and outreach initiatives -Plan, coordinate, and execute engagement and service-based events to strengthen school pride and student involvement

  • Graduate Career and Peer Mentor at UF Business Graduate CAP Mentors
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • FIFA World Cup Intern at Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Marketing Manager at Study Edge
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    -Directed the end-to-end communication strategy for Study Edge, producing 100+ high-impact graphics and videos while managing IG/TikTok channels, driving a 95% audience engagement rate compared to the 60% engagement the year before -Developed a new visual brand identity and posting cadence that strengthened online presence, resulting in a 30% increase in audience growth -Expanded partnerships and sponsorships at Study Edge by over 50%, growing from 85 to 130 student collaborations through strategic relationship building

  • Account Supervisor at UF Alpha PR
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    -Collaborated with a team of 5 for RU Hungry (local Gainesville food truck), managing all PR and marketing strategies, including launching the client’s Gainesville Instagram account and growing engagement by 97% through audience research and analytics-driven campaigns -Spearheaded the first-ever “Ultimate Challenge”, a branding event engaging 200+ community members and five fraternities, amplifying campus word-of-mouth and delivering a 30% increase in sandwich sales -Facilitated weekly team meetings to present market research and review deliverables, applying insights to steer content creation and optimize brand campaigns