
Public Relations and Communications Consultant
Greater Los Angeles Area

Public Relations and Communications Consultant
Greater Los Angeles Area
Extensive knowledge within beauty, health & wellness, fitness, fashion and lifestyle public relations. International experience - I've lived, studied and worked in Stockholm, London, Paris, Lisbon, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Media placements, special events, corporate sponsorship, celebrity involvement, newsletter production, trade shows, media tours, product launches, etc. Maria's work has resulted in extensive print and broadcast media coverage both nationally and internationally.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2001 — Present (8 years)
Since founding Global Media PR in 2001 Maria has represented clients such as Mattel, Walt Disney Records, Genuine Health, Yoga Mind Connection, Functional Synergy, Complexions Rx, Aesthetic Technologies, California North, Appellation Spa, Dr. Liz Applegate, Dr. Alan Logan, Crystal Andrus, Derek Noble, Eliana Ben-Zeev, Kolobags, and the Coastal Center for Obesity.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years)
Managed accounts including: The Dial Corporation, Aqua Day Spa, Fudge for Hair, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Physicians Formula, Kneipp, Lather, Aromafloria, AromaLand, CamoCare, Sothys, Therapy Systems, Neostrata, CA Botana, Rene Furterer, Hope Aesthetics, Youngblood, Rocket City, Senna Cosmetics, Nailene/Professional Solutions, Spinning, Sony Videos (Kathy Smith), etc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year)
Public relations manager at an international beauty and healthcare corporation. Handled promotions, product launches and media placements in the US, Europe and Japan. Worked on brands including Alterna Haircare, California Tan, Emerald Bay, Matahari, Touch of Bali and Organiclean.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1997 — 1998 (1 year)
Represented accounts including: La Costa Resort & Spa, Spa Finders, Great Earth Vitamin Stores, the Westchester Vein Center, Denise Austin, Maxx New York, Perlina Handbags, The Forgotten Woman, Steve Madden, Skagen Watches, Yvette Fry NYC showroom, etc.
(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1996 — 1997 (1 year)
Handled PR for FACE Stockholm, a cosmetics firm, working with product launches, events and store openings (including the flagship store in New York City) in the US and in Europe.
Public Relations & American Business Communication 1996 — 1996
Public Relations 1995 — 1996
English and French 1993 — 1994
Project Management 1993 — 1993
1988 — 1991
My beautiful family and wonderful friends. Traveling and exploring. Green living, holistic medicine, health & wellness, a variety of sports and fitness incl. yoga, hiking, swimming, equestrian (especially show jumping and polo). Beauty and fashion. Food and wine. Art, photography, music, books and magazines.