I have had the pleasure of working closely with Maritza for 2 seasons at Alliance for Community Empowerment where she consistently impressed me with her outstanding organizational skills, strong work ethic, and remarkable marketing acumen. Maritza demonstrates a keen understanding of market trends and consumer behavior, allowing her to develop targeted marketing campaigns that significantly boosted our visibility and sales. One of Maritza's most admirable qualities is her unwavering dedication and work ethic. She approaches every task with enthusiasm and commitment, never hesitating to go above and beyond to achieve outstanding results.

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Zeljka Trivunovic | Executive Director, Alliance for Community Empowerment

Maritza can work on multiple tasks and balance the projects concurrently. Her strong human relations skills enabled her to interface very effectively with many different departments. Maritza is a naturally upbeat person who loves to help and encourage others; she has consistently demonstrated a solid service orientation toward our client.

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Richard Hubbard| Webmaster, Housatonic Community College

Thank you so much for working with me! I appreciate your expertise, patience and heart. Looking forward to more!

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Lina Grant

It was a pleasure to work with her. She was trusted with a great deal of responsibility, and was a valuable member of our creative team. Maritza’s professional skills as well as interpersonal style were appreciated by our team. She’s a multi-tasker and able to manage several projects at once. Maritza is Knowledgeable and creative. I always enjoyed partnering with her on projects. She eager to learn as well as outgoing and friendly.

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Michael Wasik | Graphic Specialist, Housatonic Community College

Maritza’s piece speaks to me as a creative person. It’s how I imagined Times Square to be as a kid. Frantic energy, bold colors  and possibilities. The perspective and line work is like something out of a comic book. Masterful work.

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MAC | Marketing Judge comment

Maritza's dedication to her craft is evident in the work she produces. Her eye for detail and creativity shine through in every project she takes on. As the Marketing Ambassador for the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative, Maritza has proven herself to be a valuable asset in redefining the brand and increasing community engagement. She is a great thinker and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a project's success.

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Takina Pollock Shafer | Director, Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative and Skateport’ Founder