PROFILEA capable leader with extensive international experience of negotiating and managing contracts for the procurement of food, beverage, consumables and services.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesStrong conceptual skills, and the ability to convert ideas and concepts through to achieve objectives and business development goalsStrong leadership skills as a manager and leader of a highly skilled and loyal service teams.Advanced communication and negotiation skills, with proven performance in liaison and negotiation at all levels including staff, suppliers, customersA continuous improvement focus with the proven ability to systematically enhance profitability, standards, morale, presentation and profile of the organizationAbility to develop and coordinate highly effective promotional, marketing and advertising concepts and programsExperience of developing and implementing policies, systems and procedures designed to achieve business growth and profitability Ability to build and continually develop an effective and efficient staffing structure a solid support network and encouragement at all levels.Proven capacity for maintaining a proven strategic overview and foresight of emerging and developing trends within an industry. Proven ability to adapt to a wide range of situations, assessment of options and innovation where required CAREER SUMMARYBlue Care July 2004 - presentCONTRACTS MANAGER, HOSPITALITY SERVICE, Head Office, Toowong July 2006 - presentHOSPITALITY MANAGER, Sunshine Coast July 2004 - June 2006P&O Princess International Cruises Ltd 1993 - 2003DIRECTOR OF HOTEL SERVICES Roles prior to 1993Queensland Rail – Travel TrainSTATE MANAGER, CATERING AND ONBOARD SERVICESAustralian Airport Services / Dudley (Holdings) Pty. LtdGENERAL MANAGER, QUEENSLAND AND NORTHERN TERRITORY British Merchant NavyRose through the ranks to a Senior Officer position of CHIEF PURSER/CATERING OFFICER