Valerie A. Garcia has a diverse work experience in the sales and hospitality industry. Valerie A. currently holds the position of Director of Sales at Destination El Paso since 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Development at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso from 2019 to 2022, where they were responsible for fundraising and cultivating support for the organization.
Before that, Valerie served as a Corporate Sales representative at Hotel Paso Del Norte, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, from 2018 to 2019. Valerie A. also worked as a Director of Market Sales at Aimbridge Hospitality from 2017 to 2018 and at TMI Hospitality from 2015 to 2017, where they developed strong relationships with clients in the El Paso industry.
Valerie's earlier experience includes working as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Holiday Inn Express from 2010 to 2015. Valerie A. has a proven track record of building partnerships, fundraising, and achieving sales goals throughout their career.
Valerie A. Garcia pursued their education at the University of Houston from 2012 to 2013, where they completed a program in Hospitality Enrichment. Valerie A.'sstudies focused on Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations. Prior to that, they attended the University of Phoenix from 2003 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. Valerie A.'sfields of study included General Sales, Merchandising, and Related Marketing Operations.
February, 2022 - present