It wasn’t that long ago when Amanda Ortiz joined USF, eager to begin her journey to become a doctor. It would be a beautiful future saving lives. But she soon decided that this was not her dream career. A change was about to happen.
“After two semesters of immersing myself in subjects that I didn’t enjoy, I felt at the end of my first year that something had to change,” she says.
A social, creative and competitive person, Ortiz began looking at business and one of her first courses, Introduction to Marketing, changed her life. She soon switched majors.
She immersed herself in USF’s student life and service opportunities, serving as a first-year orientation leader, a resident assistant and vice president of Delta Gamma. She was inducted into the Order of the Golden Brahman during her junior year, serving in these positions while simultaneously holding four internships, one of which was with Bristol Myers Squibb. On top of her on-campus involvement and internships, Ortiz worked a part-time position off-campus. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in psychology and now is enrolled in the MBA program, from which she expects to graduate in December. She is a participant in the USF Women and Leadership Initiative and participates in the Muma College of Business Corporate Mentor Program.
Ortiz currently works as a marketing account executive at Raymond James in St. Petersburg, where she leads the marketing strategy for three internal departments, and manages adviser recruitment social media, email and direct mail campaigns.
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Amanda has worked very hard at everything that she sets her mind to pursue.
Pido a Dios sabiduria para ella
Awesome Amanda!!!
You are amazing! I wish you nothing but the best in all future endeavors.
Awesome work Amanda! Keep it up!
Amanda is a very dedicated and talented young lady.
Amanda is a dedicated leader.
Congratulations! You are already a winner with all of your impressive attributes and accomplishments.
Perfect pick USF Amanda Ortiz is a winner for sure
Good luck! You are amazing!
You are marvelous! Good luck!
Amanda is one of my closest friends I made at USF and has been by my side even to this day I truly can’t think of anyone more deserving.
Amazing personality
I’ve known Amanda and her family since she was a freshman in high school. She’s an outstanding young lady and worthy of such an honor. She’s a positive, bright and kind person with much to offer this world.
Amanda has always been a role model for me, leading by example through her academic accomplishments and work ethic. She is so talented and deserving of this recognition!
Amanda, Could not be more proud of your accomplishments! Your leadership, work ethic, and dedication are inspiring to all!
Wishing you the very best throughout your continued academic journey!
Amazing young lady, wise beyond her years!
Sweet, smart and genuine- all the characteristics of a true leader.
What a hardworking student! Bright future ahead!
Great personality and genuine
You’re killing it girl! Beauty and brains!
We are proud of you
I’m so proud of you and your accomplishments. Continue to stay focused and leveled. You got this! Congratulations all the way from New Jersey!!!
Congratulations. 😁
Amanda is a very dedicated student,excellent nice. And a very lovely human been
Amanda Ortiz you have a lot of people cheering for you. Keep it up!
You are amazing.
Mucha suerte!
Suerte!!
Amanda ortis uan persona extraordinaria y sensitivasi
Amanda es una joven, inteligente, sabe trabajar en equipo y posee condiciones de líder, está joven es ordenada y sabe escuchar.