ALBERTO WIRZ REVOREDO

EMAIL: alberto.wirz@hotmail.com
ADDRESS: Berlin 675 Dpto 702, Miraflores-Lima18, PERU
PHONE: +(511) 447-4870 MOBILE: +(511) 99709-5191

D.O.B Dec- 22-1979. HEIGHT: 1.82m.

NATIONALITY: Peruvian – Swiss

CAREER OBJECTIVE: A position where to use my extensive experience in

communications, tourism, public relations, and business skills to promote Peruvian
culture while growing as a professional and as a person.

PROFILE
 4 ½ years promoting Peruvian culture and 2 years formal Communications roles
 Strong supervisory experience, having managed teams of employees
 9 years solid business experience primarily in tourism related industries
 Extensive experience in delivering lectures and creating communications strategies
 Designed and delivered workshops to improve corporate image and quality standards for regional
tourist business with focus on developing eco-friendly and fair trade investments
 Ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects producing deliverables within established timelines
and on budget
 Strong experience and expertise in communication management, planning, and relationship
building
 Strong ability to view issues from a business perspective and focus on building strong relations
with all major business units within an organization and stakeholders within the community
 Received several awards with Cunard Cruise Lines, Regent Seven Seas Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise
Lines and United Nations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan 2008 – Nov 2008 (PERU)
The Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation- SWISSCONTACT
- Lecturer, Communications/Tourism Advisor & Advisor on Quality Standards
Supports small and medium enterprises in southern Peruvian provinces by providing them with advice and
training. Actively involved in creating a better economic environment in these provinces through sustainable
tourism and fair trade, suggesting the tourism thematic axis on each of them.
 Coordinated with SWISSCONTACT to design a system to evaluate, organize and promote tourism “quality”
services throughout Peru’s southern region. Delivered customized information sessions to target audiences.
 Developed Communications Plan for implementation of Tourism Quality Developing projects in the
Peruvian southern Andes through GESTUR – PUNO and OGD – PUNO, OGD – AREQUIPA, OGD – TACNA
and OGD – MOQUEGUA.
 Developed communications strategies, objectives and key messages required to improve the corporate
image and quality standards for regional tourist business. Determined content for “quality Standards
and Regional Theme” workshop and lectures.

Jun 2007 – Present (USA & PERU)

Tucano Reps Peru Latin Trails SAC & Magical Cuzco Tours
-Lecturer / Communications & Tourism Advisor
- VIP Private Tour Guide
 Represented Peru as public speaker at the Luxury Travel Expo 2007 in Las Vegas. Rated one of the top
speakers at the Expo.
 Hosted VIP tourists and guided throughout Peru. Special attention to specialized groups interested in
Peruvian culture, gastronomy, history, geography, trains, etc…

Jan 2007 – Jun 2007 (PERU)

The Peruvian National Conservatory of Music
- Communications Advisor
 Designed communications strategy internal plan
 Upgraded and delivered on time and within budget communications project in collaboration with staff.
Feb 2003 – Feb 2006 (EUROPE, AMERICA, CARIBBEAN & AFRICA)
Image Photo Services
- Senior Photographer/Salesman for Cunard – RMS Queen Mary 2
Regions: Caribbean, South American and Transatlantic
- Assistant Manager of Production/Photographer for Holland American Cruise Lines - MS
Princendam.
Regions: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Baltic and Black Sea
- Assistant Manager of Production/Photographer/Salesman for Regent Seven Seas Cruise Lines.
Regions: Caribbean and Mediterranean Sea
- Photographer/Salesman for Disney Cruise Lines. Regions: Bahamas & USA
 Managed dedicated team of photographers; collaborated with cruise line staff to provide exceptional
guest service. Implemented successful guest services and team motivation strategies resulting in above
target sales.

Apr 2004 – Sep 2004 (PERU)

Universidad De Lima
- Theatre Play General Producer
 Managed sponsorship program, creating a successful advertising strategy. Produced one of the biggest
performances “A Midsummer Night Dream” by William Shakespeare. All deliverables within allotted
budget.

Mar 2002 – May 2002 (POLAND)

The WORLD BANK & AIESEC
-Lecturer
 Volunteer for PEACE (People’s Enthusiasm Acting for Cultural Education) Project Poland. Lectured on
Peruvian history, main tourist attractions, cultural diversity and tolerance. Spoke to audiences over 200
persons across Poland. Collaborated with local staff to ensure lecture details were relevant to
audiences.

Jan 2000 – Mar 2001 (PERU)

Ediciones Corefo
-Photographer and Creative Writer
 Collaborated with a major Peruvian publishing house, providing pictures and creative ideas for the 2001
and 2002 Diary and Calendar, published nationwide, promoting Peru’s tourism attractions. Ensured
projects completed on time and within budget.

Jan 1999 – Jul 1999 (PERU)

Lima Editor
-Photojournalist (internship)
 Managed the Cultural and Entertainment section of the Lima Herald newspaper. Organized projects for
El Professional magazine. Photo journalist covering outdoor sports in the Andes.

Dec 1998 – Feb 1999 (PERU)

Target Advertising Worldwide Partners
-Creative (internship)
 Determining needs for creative advertising campaigns. Generated creative ideas, detailed scope of work
for advertising campaigns, in accordance with agency standards.

AWARDS
 11/2005: CUNARD CRUISE LINES: Several “You’ve been a Star” excellent guest services
recognition cards
 05/2005: REGENT SEVEN SEAS Cruise Lines: Bravo Award for providing outstanding guest
service
 10/2003: DISNEY CRUISE LINES: 01 Applause O-Gram, 30 guest services fanatic cards and a
public recognition by the company in Disney’s “Oars & Ears” Magazine institutional
Magazine.
 11/2000 UNITED NATIONS (UNFPA): Winner of the I National Photo Contest “Imágenes de
Población”
 10/1998: BRITISH COUNCIL & BRITANICO: Winner of a full scholarship to study English at the
“International House Language School” in London-UK
 EDUCATION
 Diploma on Tourism Products’ Engineering, MKT and Competitivity Jun 2008
Universidad Tecnológica de la Selva and ACTI Tourism Consultants. México
 Bachelor’s Degree in COMMUNICATIONS
Universidad de Lima, Lima- Peru March 1996 – March 2001
Courses includes: Mass Communication’s Strategies, Journalism, Photojournalism, Research & Investigation,
Creative Writing, TV Documentaries, TV journalism, TV production, Realization & Post Production, Artistic
Direction, and others.
 Drama Course – 02 years Theatre Certification 2001 - 2003
Directed by Pilar Nuñez an outstanding Theatre’s actor/Director who has played in Europe and America.
Drama Methode learnt is based on the rules of famous Directors: Grotowski & Stanivlasky.

 LANGUAGES SKILLS: SPANISH (Native)

ENGLISH (Advanced) International House – London (UK) / CAE Certificate
FRENCH (Advanced) Alliance Francaise – Lima (PERU) / DELF Certificate
 COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel) Internet

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES:
As a photographer, VIP host and Communications Adviser I had had the opportunity to travel and
experience the culture of more than 15 regions in my country (PERU) and more than 45 countries abroad in
Europe, Africa, America and Asia

INTERESTS: Geography & History, World Cultures, Photography, Theater, Tai Chi & Yoga, Social Service,
Outdoor Sports.

REFERENCES marioo@swisscontact.org.pe

Anja Svenson Martha Giraldo

PEACE Project Responsible. AISEC Poland GESTUR PUNO - PERU
DEENMARK Project Supervisor
asvenson@yahoo.com marthag@swisscontact.org.pe

Parag Salgakar / +1 321 543 2443 Verónica Napuri de Wicks / +(511) 479-1900
+1 321 652 6207 TUCANO REPS PERU LATIN TRAILS SAC
Disney Wonder – US Executive President
Photo Manager mail@tucanoperu.com
parag001@hotmail.com
Pilar Nuñez / +(511) 99505-7922
Fernando De Lucchi / Theater Director.
+(511) 99953-0512 PERU
The Peruvian Conservatory of Music mnunezr3000@gmail.com
General Director
fdelucchi@cnm.edu.pe Roxana Garcia
UNITED NATION – NY/ US
Ana Tan / +(511) 99905-0517 Office for Children and Armed Conflict
SWISSCONTACT – PERU garcia19@un.org
Project Supervisor
anat@swisscontact.org.pe Juan Carlos Tong León Velarde
+(511) 99347-3316
Mario Ortiz de Cevallos/+(5184)254894 LAN Airlines
SWISSCONTACT – PERU Marketing Management
Chief of the OGD’s Project in Peru juan.tong@lan.com