Pilar Manrique Medina

Spain Local Manager at HomeExchange

Pilar Manrique Medina has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries and roles. Pilar began their career as a Technical Consultant at a public sector company in 2001, followed by a role as a Cooperation Projects Technician in a rural development association. Pilar then worked as a Project Manager in the Promotion and Development Unit at the Cordoba Provincial Council.

In 2011, Pilar co-founded coSfera, a coworking space focused on innovation and providing a meeting point for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and startups. Pilar also started their own family travel blog, Bienvenidos a Lilliput, in the same year and continues to write about personal experiences and promote various brands and destinations.

As a freelancer in digital marketing and online communication, Pilar has worked on tourism projects and served as a Social Media Manager for PalaciodeViana. Pilar was also a co-founder of Travel with Kids Blogs, a bloggers group specializing in traveling with kids and promoting destinations and businesses in the family segment.

Pilar's experience with homeexchange platforms includes roles as a Communication Manager Spain at both HomeExchange and GuestToGuest. Pilar has been responsible for market research, creating and coordinating communication campaigns, developing brand awareness, and managing communication strategies across different channels.

In addition to their work in the corporate sector, Pilar has also been involved in teaching and coaching. Pilar worked as a Coach, Teacher, and Speaker at EOI Escuela de Organización Industrial, teaching courses in Digital Marketing for entrepreneurs.

Overall, Pilar Manrique Medina has a strong background in communication, marketing, and project management, with a particular focus on the tourism and travel industry. Pilar has demonstrated a track record of success in their various roles, including remote work and freelance projects.

Pilar Manrique Medina earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Córdoba University, which they attended from 1993 to 1999. In addition, they have obtained certifications in the areas of Occupational Risk Prevention, specializing in industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and risk prevention, from the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción, Grupo Alcocer. No specific dates or institutions are provided for the certifications. Pilar has also achieved a First Certificate in English, with a grade of A, although the institution and date are not specified.

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Timeline

  • Spain Local Manager

    September 1, 2023 - present

  • Communication Manager Spain

    October, 2021

  • Communication and Content Manager

    April, 2019

  • Spain Communication and Content Manager

    November, 2017

  • Social Media Community Manager

    February, 2015