A high performing Hospitality professional, with extensive Hospitality experience spanning 30 years in most Australian Capital Cities. Strong business acumen with an intimate understanding of all facets of hotel management in all departments including operations, finance and sales. Exceptional people management skills and career development of junior managers. Astute and keen networker, with an extensive network of corporate and industry contacts. Active participant in local community and board member of various associations. Direct report to board level.Specialties:- Leadership and mentoring of employees as well as General Managers reporting to position- Food and beverage operations, new concepts, marketing, initiatives - Instigating and managing large festivals and events - Revenue and profit growth through innovations, cost analysis and securing the best people for the business- Room revpar increase and productivity improvement, yield revenue management- Sales and negotiations major accounts, sourcing new business, tender negotiations- Communication and review of operations, P&L and budget development- Capital improvements, asset management, property appearance and development- People career development- Project management, multi-million-dollar refurbishment and maintaining assets- Opening new properties, sourcing new properties for brand, liaising with developers and agents- Multi-skilled all facets of hotel operations and commercial management of business
Listed skills include Hotels, Restaurants, Financial Accounting, Personnel Management, and 35 others.