Friendly, creative, and adaptable hospitality and creative professional with 6 years living by the ocean, immersed in surf, sports, wellness, and community-oriented environments. Passionate about creating positive guest experiences in active, team-focused spaces. Brings a graphic design and digital marketing background with strong communication, organization, multitasking, and people skills. Independent and proactive in fast-paced environments, fluent in Spanish and advanced English, and motivated by connecting with diverse backgrounds and bringing positive energy wherever she works.

MARIA JOSE IZZO

Friendly, creative, and adaptable hospitality and creative professional with 6 years living by the ocean, immersed in surf, sports, wellness, and community-oriented environments. Passionate about creating positive guest experiences in active, team-focused spaces. Brings a graphic design and digital marketing background with strong communication, organization, multitasking, and people skills. Independent and proactive in fast-paced environments, fluent in Spanish and advanced English, and motivated by connecting with diverse backgrounds and bringing positive energy wherever she works.

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Friendly, creative, and adaptable hospitality and creative professional with 6 years living by the ocean, immersed in surf, sports, wellness, and community-oriented environments. Passionate about creating positive guest experiences in active, team-focused spaces.

Brings a graphic design and digital marketing background with strong communication, organization, multitasking, and people skills. Independent and proactive in fast-paced environments, fluent in Spanish and advanced English, and motivated by connecting with diverse backgrounds and bringing positive energy wherever she works.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant at Aida Digital Marketing — Chile
May 1, 2023 - Present
Created digital content and communication materials for multiple brands. Coordinated projects and supported client needs in fast-paced environments, strengthening organization and multitasking. Collaborated closely with teams and clients to deliver timely outputs while maintaining strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Freelance Graphic Designer
February 1, 2020 - April 30, 2023
Managed independent branding, social media, and digital content projects. Worked directly with clients, adapting to different work styles and industries. Delivered remote work with consistent deadline management and self-organization.
Founder, Author & Creative Director at Mareros; Relatos que componen la cultura de Puertecillo
April 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Led the creation and publication of an independent collaborative book focused on the culture and identity of Puertecillo. Managed the full cycle from concept development and content creation to interviews, visual design, publication, and coordination with local photographers and contributors. Developed strong storytelling, project management, community collaboration, and creative direction skills.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design at Universidad del Desarrollo — Chile
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Digital Marketing at Universidad del Desarrollo — Chile
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

IELTS English Certification (Score 6.5)
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026
AI Image Creation for Marketing — Platzi
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026
Basic Email Marketing for Ecommerce — Haciendola
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail