Title: Senior Marketing Communications Consultant
Company: G.G. Consulting Services
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Maria Gabriela Garcia, Senior Marketing Communications Consultant at G.G. Consulting Services, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in the Consulting Industry.
Ms. Garcia has established herself as a prominent figure in marketing communications and business consulting, with a career spanning 25 years. Her professional journey is marked by resilience, adaptability and a commitment to excellence across diverse industries.
In her current capacity as the owner and senior marketing communications consultant at G.G. Consulting Services since 2023, Ms. Garcia has demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) certification and implementation, including the development of lifelike avatars and intelligent chatbots. Among her notable achievements is the creation of the AI character “Betty” for a hospital client, inspired by a doctor’s former assistant. Ms. Garcia continues to work on projects, such as automating private hospital calendars and providing beauty clinic services, while also offering remote consulting to her family business’s marketing department in Ecuador.
Before opening her current firm, Ms. Garcia spent over 15 years as a general manager at Publimarketing in Ecuador from 2004 to 2022. Recognizing her advertising company as a significant accomplishment and career milestone, the agency collaborated with major clients under her leadership, including Anheuser-Busch and leading companies in the poultry, global fruit export and dairy industries. Ms. Garcia’s ability to serve a broad client base across various sectors highlights her versatility and strategic vision.
Affiliated with Sumesa SA for many years, Ms. Garcia initially worked as a product and advertising coordinator between 1995 and 1996. After a brief hiatus serving as the owner and general store manager at CaroCuore until 2000, she returned to Sumesa SA as a product manager from 2001 to 2004. Ms. Garcia then spent several more years as a marketing manager until 2016, responsible for overseeing marketing initiatives and driving brand growth. Her tenure at Sumesa SA provided her with foundational experience in product development, advertising strategy and market analysis.
Ms. Garcia notably opened the CaroCuore retail franchise in South Beach, Miami, during a time of economic crisis. Among her most notable accomplishments during this time, she introduced the Argentine brand, akin to Victoria’s Secret but tailored for the South American market, to Miami’s retail landscape. Despite facing challenges related to high operational costs and increased competition from Colombian and Peruvian brands, Ms. Garcia managed the business independently and gained valuable insights into wholesale distribution, import/export logistics and brand positioning.
Outside of her primary professional endeavors, Ms. Garcia operates Mar Paraiso Beach House Bed and Breakfast as an additional source of income. Inheriting this property from her father, she is creating a legacy of hospitality, demonstrating a diverse entrepreneurial initiative beyond her primary career. Civically engaged, Ms. Garcia is an active member of the Family Business Network, reflecting her dedication to supporting family enterprises and fostering connections within the business community.
Ms. Garcia’s academic background has played a crucial role in shaping her professional success. She earned a Bachelor of Science in communication from the University of Miami, which provided a strong foundation for her work in marketing and communications. Ms. Garcia further enhanced her expertise through a certificate of special studies in administration and management from Harvard Extension School, completion of the senior management program in business administration and management at INCAE Business School, and recognition as a digital marketing specialist through Miami Dade College’s business, management, marketing and related support services program.
Ms. Garcia’s return to the family business after a period in retail marked a pivotal chapter in her career. The family enterprise, with a legacy spanning over five decades, presented both opportunities and challenges. As the first woman to assume a significant leadership role within the company, Ms. Garcia drew upon lessons of discipline, punctuality and professionalism instilled by her father.
Ms. Garcia values education as a key driver of success, a belief reinforced by a milestone year when she graduated alongside her daughters at various educational stages. She remains committed to staying current within the marketing industry while involving her daughters in future ventures. Throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Garcia has been guided by resilience, purpose and an unwavering dedication to making a positive impact on others while upholding the values imparted by her entrepreneurial family.
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