Marketing & Advertising · Johnson & Wales University

People First.
Results Proven.

For employers and clients who need a marketer who can turn a plan into people moving toward a shared goal — I pair core marketing fundamentals with a proven record of leading individuals and teams to measurable results.

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LD
$217K+
Revenue Generated · Aptive Sales
60+
Residents Led · JWU Resident Assistant
50+
Families Coached · Soccer Genome
About

The story behind the positioning

A brand built on people-first leadership, backed by measurable outcomes.

"For employers and clients who need a marketer who can turn a plan into people moving toward a shared goal, Luis Dorta is the emerging marketing professional who pairs core marketing fundamentals with a proven record of leading individuals and teams to measurable results — because unlike peers who compete on coursework and certifications alone, Luis has already grown accounts to six figures, led 60+ residents, and coached individual growth to a visible outcome."
ENFJ-A · "The Protagonist"

My Story

As an ENFJ-A, I lead through people while staying structured enough to turn a vision into a plan others can follow — and that shows up directly in results I can point to: six figures in revenue generated across hundreds of accounts at Aptive, leadership for 60+ residents and support for 300+ students as a Resident Assistant at JWU, marketing my private soccer training to 50+ families, and coaching an athlete at Soccer Genome whose confidence — not his ability — was holding him back, until a consistent plan moved him up to a higher team.

Points of Difference

  • Most marketing students compete on coursework and certifications alone.
  • I've already led people to a measurable result outside the classroom — in sales, in coaching, and in residence life leadership — before finishing my degree.
  • Certifications held: Microsoft Excel, Google Ads, AI for Marketing (UNC Charlotte), SAS Data Literacy for Business.
Selected Work

Proof points, not a skills list

Each project below is traceable to a specific mentor, credential, or role — not a generic bullet.

MarketingLeadershipCoachingSales
MarketingSherwin-Williams

Dímelo Hispanic Pro Playbook

Built a bilingual customer-engagement playbook for Sherwin-Williams' Hispanic Pro segment from surveys, contractor interviews, and purchasing-behavior analysis.

Result: 2nd place, district presentation competition
SalesAptive Environmental

Sales & Account Growth

Managed 150+ accounts across two sales seasons, exceeding revenue targets while building durable customer relationships.

Result: $217K+ in revenue generated
LeadershipJWU

Resident Assistant Leadership

Led community programming and day-to-day support for a residence hall, balancing individual student needs with hall-wide initiatives.

Result: 60+ residents led, 300+ students supported
CoachingSoccer Genome

Individual Athlete Coaching

Built a consistent training plan for an athlete whose confidence — not his ability — was holding him back.

Result: Moved up to a higher competitive team
In Progress

YETI Product Rebranding Campaign for Sustainability

Group project (ADVC4020): a full rebrand strategy repositioning YETI around verifiable sustainability — brand audit, new positioning and brand elements, storyboard, and an integrated marketing communications plan, delivered as a narrated presentation.

Live, current coursework — shows strategic thinking in motion, not just finished work.
Promotion

Getting the word out

Sample posts for launching this portfolio across LinkedIn and Instagram, built in the same navy-and-gold visual identity as the site.

Credentials

Resume

The scannable version, styled to match the rest of the site.

Experience

Management & Sales Intern
Sherwin-Williams · Twin Cities District

Led the Dímelo Hispanic Pro Playbook project and the Hearts & Hammers community-service initiative.

Sales Representative
Aptive Environmental

Generated $217K+ in revenue across two seasons managing 150+ accounts.

Resident Assistant
Johnson & Wales University

Led programming and support for 60+ residents, 300+ students.

Private Soccer Coach
Soccer Genome & Independent Clients

Individual-growth training for 50+ families.

Education

B.S. Marketing & Advertising
Johnson & Wales University · Expected May 2027

Certifications

Microsoft Excel Google Ads AI for Marketing (UNC Charlotte) SAS Data Literacy for Business

Goals

MBA concentrated in Data Analytics, followed by a marketing/business-analytics role driving measurable growth at a company investing in AI-driven strategy.

Let's Talk Results.

Marketing and advertising recruiters, JWU faculty and alumni, and industry mentors — I'd welcome the conversation.

Especially open to conversations through the JWU Alumni Network — always happy to trade notes with fellow Wildcats navigating marketing and business careers.