Honor Society® member
Mariana Fisboim Polania
- Prospective Business Administration, Marketing & Entrepreneurship student
- Class of 2025
- Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia
Member since September 2026
About
Creative and entrepreneurial high school graduate and marketing professional with experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, creative direction, UX/UI design, content creation, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. I currently work in marketing while preparing to pursue undergraduate studies in Business and Marketing. I am especially interested in combining creativity, strategy, technology, and entrepreneurship to build innovative brands and businesses with global impact. My experiences in student leadership, community service, and professional marketing have strengthened my commitment to creating ideas that connect people and generate meaningful results.
Education
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Colegio Hebreo Unión de Barranquilla
Bilingual High School Diploma — Honors in Art & Entrepreneurship
2021 – 2025
Honors and awards
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entrepreneurship award
CHU Emprende Award — 2025: Selected as the entrepreneurship award recipient at Colegio Hebreo Unión, recognizing initiative, creativity, and entrepreneurial achievement.
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entrepreneurship award
Gold Level — Teach a Man to Fish — 2024: Earned Gold Level recognition through an international student entrepreneurship program connected to the senior-year student-run business.
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debate award
1st Place — VII International Forum of Worldviews — 2023: Won first place for an audiovisual project presented at the international academic forum.
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academic achievement award
Finalist — Torneo Nacional Ruta STEM — 2022: Selected as a finalist among 600+ projects for an interactive technology-based educational project.
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honor roll
Academic Honors Diploma — 2022: Received an academic honors diploma with a 96/100 academic average.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I am preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree in Business, with a focus on Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and related creative fields. My long-term career goal is to work at the intersection of brand strategy, marketing, creative direction, and entrepreneurship, developing innovative brands, campaigns, and businesses with an international perspective.
- Graduate school interests
After completing my undergraduate degree and gaining further professional experience, I am interested in pursuing graduate studies, potentially an MBA or a specialized master's degree in Marketing, Brand Strategy, Innovation, or Entrepreneurship. I see graduate education as a future opportunity to strengthen my strategic and leadership skills and prepare for higher-level roles in business and creative industries.
- Outside the classroom
Video editing and visual storytelling, film and cinema, tennis, guitar, branding and creative direction, entrepreneurship, digital design, technology, and digital culture.
Experience
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Marketing Coordinator
At Grupo Forros Estadio S.A.S. I have progressed through roles in marketing, UX/UI, digital product design, and marketing coordination. Lead social strategy, campaigns, content, creative direction, digital advertising, and brand initiatives. Increased Instagram monthly reach from approximately 11K to 100K+ and contributed to website, app, and product-line development.
Jun 2025 – Aug 2026
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Administrative Assistant Intern
At Grupo Forros Estadio S.A.S. I supported administrative and business operations before transitioning into the company's marketing department.
May 2025 – Jun 2025
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Business & Operations Intern
At Marriott Barranquilla I gained exposure to hotel business operations and administrative processes in an international hospitality environment.
Mar 2025
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Inventory Assistant Intern
At Cucinare S.A.S. I supported inventory management and business operations.
Nov 2024 – Dec 2024
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Freelance Content Creator & Video Editor
As a freelancer I have directed and edited 100+ promotional, educational, entertainment, event, and social-media videos, managing projects from concept and scripting through editing, motion graphics, sound design, and final delivery.
Dec 2023 – Aug 2026
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Part-Time Social Media Manager
At Decor Home & Design I managed Instagram content and customer communication, supported client re-engagement and outreach, and assisted with product photography and collection content.
May 2022 – Jun 2023
Volunteering
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I was an English Tutor and Project Leader. Teaching English to 120+ children and supported activities serving 100+ older adults. I Progressed into project leadership, helping organize learning activities and coordinate volunteers.
Centro Comunitario Golda Meir
Sep 2022 – Feb 2025
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I am a Youth Program Leader, I lead educational, cultural, recreational, and community programming for children and teenagers and have progressed through leadership roles involving program design, team coordination, participant engagement, communications, and community-building.
Yajad Barranquilla/Hanoar Hatzioni
Jan 2020 – Sep 2026
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I was a Beach Cleaning & Environmental Volunteer; participating in coastal cleanups at Santa Verónica Beach and annual tree-planting initiatives supporting environmental conservation and reforestation.
Keren Kayemet LeIsrael (KKL)Aug 2019 – Jun 2025
Aug 2019 – Jun 2025
Languages
- Spanish Fluent
- English (US) Advanced
- Portuguese (Brasil) Beginner
