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I'm Maria Valencia, a creative and community-driven professional with a background in graphic design, communications, and event coordination. I’ve contributed to The Five Lamps Arts Festival in a year-round capacity since 2020, helping with social media, digital content, and event operations. I’m known for being proactive, detail-oriented, and empathetic, and I’m passionate about inclusive arts practices that bring people together through creativity and culture. Over the years I’ve led marketing campaigns, coordinated volunteers, organized workshops, exhibitions, and walking tours, and supported impact reporting and funding applications. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy creating accessible programming that reflects local interests and strengthens communities.…I'm Maria Valencia, a creative and community-driven professional with a background in graphic design, communications, and event coordination. I’ve contributed to The Five Lamps Arts Festival in a year-round capacity since 2020, helping with social media, digital content, and event operations. I’m known for being proactive, detail-oriented, and empathetic, and I’m passionate about inclusive arts practices that bring people together through creativity and culture. Over the years I’ve led marketing campaigns, coordinated volunteers, organized workshops, exhibitions, and walking tours, and supported impact reporting and funding applications. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy creating accessible programming that reflects local interests and strengthens communities.

Maria Valencia

Graphic Designer, Designer, Content Creator, +2

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I'm Maria Valencia, a creative and community-driven professional with a background in graphic design, communications, and event coordination. I’ve contributed to The Five Lamps Arts Festival in a year-round capacity since 2020, helping with social media, digital content, and event operations. I’m known for being proactive, detail-oriented, and empathetic, and I’m passionate about inclusive arts practices that bring people together through creativity and culture. Over the years I’ve led marketing campaigns, coordinated volunteers, organized workshops, exhibitions, and walking tours, and supported impact reporting and funding applications. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy creating accessible programming that reflects local interests and strengthens communities.…I'm Maria Valencia, a creative and community-driven professional with a background in graphic design, communications, and event coordination. I’ve contributed to The Five Lamps Arts Festival in a year-round capacity since 2020, helping with social media, digital content, and event operations. I’m known for being proactive, detail-oriented, and empathetic, and I’m passionate about inclusive arts practices that bring people together through creativity and culture. Over the years I’ve led marketing campaigns, coordinated volunteers, organized workshops, exhibitions, and walking tours, and supported impact reporting and funding applications. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy creating accessible programming that reflects local interests and strengthens communities.

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I’m Maria Valencia, a creative and community-driven professional with a background in graphic design, communications, and event coordination. I’ve contributed to The Five Lamps Arts Festival in a year-round capacity since 2020, helping with social media, digital content, and event operations. I’m known for being proactive, detail-oriented, and empathetic, and I’m passionate about inclusive arts practices that bring people together through creativity and culture.

Over the years I’ve led marketing campaigns, coordinated volunteers, organized workshops, exhibitions, and walking tours, and supported impact reporting and funding applications. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy creating accessible programming that reflects local interests and strengthens communities.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Italian

Beginner

Work Experience

Festival Administrator at The Five Lamps Arts Festival, Dublin

August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Managed year-round, multi-venue festival operations, overseeing end-to-end event logistics including artist liaison, scheduling, Eventbrite setup, administration, and on-site day-of execution. Coordinated and promoted a diverse portfolio of public events (workshops, exhibitions, walking tours) with accessibility and community engagement in mind. Assisted in volunteer coordination, recruitment, and engagement strategies. Collaborated with project managers and creative teams to produce inclusive programming. Organized and facilitated walking tours with local guides and artists, managing logistics, scheduling, and audience support. Served as a key festival representative at public events and meetings, actively promoting accessibility and inclusivity as core values.

Marketing & Communications Executive at The Five Lamps Arts Festival, Dublin

September 1, 2020 - November 22, 2025

Created and implemented digital content plans for Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn, growing audience engagement. Coordinated promotional campaigns in collaboration with artists and community partners. Produced a monthly Mailchimp newsletter and managed subscriber lists. Managed website content updates and backend maintenance. Tracked engagement data, compiled audience feedback, and supported funding applications and impact assessment reports.

Customer Service Representative at Vodafone, New Zealand

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Handled 50+ customer inquiries daily with tailored service. Upsold relevant products based on customer needs. Maintained accurate records using internal CRM systems.

Retail Assistant at The Warehouse, New Zealand

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Delivered exceptional customer service and product recommendations. Managed stock processing and merchandising.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Chile

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Delivered visual materials including catalogues, brochures, flyers, and digital assets. Engaged directly with clients to scope projects, negotiate terms, and deliver solutions.

Graphic Designer at El Mercurio Newspaper, Chile

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Produced layouts, illustrations, and marketing collateral under deadline. Collaborated with editors, printers, and stakeholders.

Graphic Designer (Internship) at Viña del Mar City Council, Chile

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Produced design work for municipal communications and assisted with project coordination.