Maria is a consultant with more than 30 years of marketing, public relations, events and management experience in South Florida and international markets. Her clients have included The Arts & Business Council, The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, ODM Performance Solutions and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.
Maria has used her branding and product launch expertise as Marketing Director for Dolphin Mall, Marketing Manager at QUALCOMM Latin America, and Senior Manager, Communications at Discovery Communications, Latin America; all positions held during product launch phase.
Additional key marketing and management roles have included Director of Media Relations at the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Assistant Director of Operations at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and most recently Senior Marketing Manager at Shops at Merrick Park.
Maria’s community involvement has included The Junior League of Miami and the Arts & Business Council of Miami as well as board positions in Leadership Miami, The American Cancer Society, Dade Heritage Trust, The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and The Rhythm Foundation.
Maria is a drummer and dancer and has performed with groups including Venus Rising Women’s Drum and Dance Ensemble and Fusion Gitana. She also served as manager of the 14-member Venus Rising Troupe for 3 years.
Through a life-long interest in what makes us tick, Maria has completed courses including LifeSpring, CoachVille and The Artists Way. With a focus on healing, personal growth and self-expression, Maria has taught drum and dance classes and facilitated drum circles and sound healings. In both corporate and volunteer organization environments she has facilitated sessions on creative goal setting, vision boards, developing mission statements and media interview skills.
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