Maria was a presenter of customer service, culture change and coaching programmes for an international training company TMI. Since 1997 Maria has opened 5 shops, bought an existing business, successfully sold 2 and still owns The Pantiles Bride and Go Bridal in Tunbridge Wells. Maria is an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner.
Maria is a regular contributor with articles in Bridal Buyer, has been on the Ask the Expert Panel at the London Bridal Show and often is a Judge for the prestigious Bridal Buyer Awards.
Maria has improved sales and conversion rates with her sales training and guided several “wannabes” to successfully open up bridal boutiques earning her the nickname “Maria the Mentor”.