Tawnie Fariñez is a hospitality and marketing operations leader with over 15 years of experience spanning the Cayman Islands, Spain, Ireland, and the United States. With a background rooted in luxury hospitality at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and national service training with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, she brings a rare combination of service excellence, operational rigor, and strategic marketing expertise.
As Operations & Marketing Manager for Mitzie Tomlinson Property Management, Tawnie oversees the full lifecycle of luxury short-term rental assets — from revenue optimization and guest experience design to vendor coordination, inspections, and digital marketing strategy. She has successfully expanded her portfolio under management while driving occupancy growth and strengthening brand positioning through direct bookings and social media marketing.
Previously, she founded The Grapevine Agency, a boutique marketing consultancy supporting small businesses in hospitality, retail, and fitness. Her work included website development, brand positioning, campaign strategy, and event execution — helping businesses maintain visibility and revenue resilience, particularly during COVID-19 disruptions.
Earlier in her career, Tawnie held leadership roles with Dart Realty (Cayman) Ltd., where she led large-scale community events and customer experience programs that elevated Camana Bay’s commercial and tourism profile.
Tawnie specializes in aligning operational systems with revenue growth, combining luxury service standards with a modern digital marketing strategy. She is a triple citizen (Caymanian, British, and American) and is passionate about building brands that feel both elevated and personal.More...