Maria Laura Vargas
**** ***** *** **., *** Vegas, NV. 89135
***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
B.A. in Marketing and Advertising 2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Epicure Group International, Las Vegas, NV
Marketing Specialist
Responsible for assisting with the creation and implementation of the company’s various marketing plans, product and brand development, international relations (Latin America & Europe), and new markets development.
Language Sources, Henderson, NV
Media Relations Specialist/Translator
Liaison to invited Spanish-language media agencies touring the Las Vegas/Laughlin market courtesy of the LVCVA. Provided direct English/Spanish translation and served as visit host. Nov 2005 – Present
Jan 2006 – Sept 2006
J.W. Marriott Resort, Las Vegas, NV
Food and beverage
Ceres Restaurant team member in the J.W. Marriott responsible for guest relations. Jan 2006 – Oct 2007
Marriott, New Orleans, LA
Food and beverage
Supported hotel management and staff with Spanish-language translation and guest relations as well as F&B team member in Marriott’s premier lounge. Jan 2003 – Dec 2005
Banex Bank (HSBC Bank Costa Rica) San Jose, Costa Rica
Primary Corporate Accounts Executive
Responsible for new business development, corporate liaison, and new markets development. 1996 – 2000
QUALIFICATIONS
• 100% Bilingual English and Spanish
• Italian – speak and read with basic competence
• Ambassador of goodwill