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Marina Valentina Garza Gálvez y Fuentes

@marinavalentinagarza

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I build international brand stories, luxury experiences, and training programs across wine and hospitality.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for remote opportunities in communications, brand strategy, executive communications, partnerships, customer experience, training, learning and development, or program and project management within hospitality, travel, luxury, education, or business development.

I've spent 15+ years building brand stories, strategic partnerships, educational programs, and luxury guest experiences across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

My work spans leadership in wine education, hospitality consulting, and collaboration with international wine regions, premium brands, importers, restaurants, and industry organizations. I translate complex subjects into compelling narratives, lead professional training, and represent organizations in international and institutional settings.

I work professionally in Spanish, English, and French, bringing a cross-cultural approach to stakeholder engagement, project delivery, customer experience, and high-level events.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Brand Experience Sommelier and Consultant

Current

Cartier | Times & Wines Mexico

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Design and host immersive experiences connecting fine watchmaking, brand heritage, and carefully selected wines. Develop scripts and narratives, coordinate with production teams, and train service staff for private events and high-value clients.

Experience Design Storytelling Wine Knowledge Event Coordination Corporate Trainer Client Relations Cultural Awareness

Current

Wine Communication, Experiences, and Hospitality Consultant

Current

Viti.Vini.Vale

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Design and lead communications, hospitality, and culinary tourism projects for wineries, private clients, restaurants, luxury brands, and institutions. Develop positioning strategies, public relations initiatives, brand storytelling, team training, customer experience programs, and specialized events.

Wine Communication Hospitality Culinary Tourism Positioning Strategies Public Relations Brand storytelling team training Customer Experience Event Management Commercial Consulting Wine List Curation Front Of House Training

Director of Customer Experiences

La Europea

Dec 2022 - May 2023 (5 months)

Created and led La Europea's Customer Experiences Department. Designed and implemented the company's first customer loyalty program, and conceptualized, produced, and coordinated events for clients and partner brands.

Customer Experience Loyalty Programs Event Management Strategic Partnerships

Partner and Academic Director

Escuela de Vino del Altiplano

Aug 2014 - Dec 2022 (8 years 4 months)

Developed a specialized educational organization focused on wine culture, professional training, and public engagement. Designed and delivered academic programs, courses, and diploma programs, educating over 1,000 students and establishing partnerships with universities, wineries, and industry stakeholders.

Wine Education Curriculum Design Program Development Corporate Training Partnership Building Public Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Centre de Formation Professionnelle et de Promotion Agricole

Postgraduate, Wine Tourism and Wine Trade

2013 - 2014

Postgraduate studies in Sommelier, Wine Tourism, and Wine Trade at the Centre de Formation Professionnelle et de Promotion Agricole in Beaune, Burgundy, France.