Cluster Director of Sales looking after the MOXY and Residence Inn Slough and Bankside Hotel London Autograph collection.

Cluster Director Of Sales at Cycas Hospitality (MOXY & Residence Inn Slough, Hotel Indigo Paddington, Mercure Hotel Paddington & Mercure Hotel Hyde Park)

Cycas will be bringing Marriott International’s millennial-focused brand Moxy to the heart of Slough in early 2021. The 152-room property will combine stylish design and approachable service at an affordable price point. The Moxy Slough combines with Residence Inn (92 long stay rooms) to form part of a double-decker hotel located between the town centre and Slough station, which will be served by Crossrail and ensure great access to central London and local tourist attractions

Championship manager of the BTRDA National Rallycross Championship looking after all aspects of the Championship including; - Sponsorship - Driver Liaison - Regulations including liaising with the UK ASN the MSA. - Advertising & Marketing - Websites and Social Media - Shows and Event logistics - Event planning - On event support - New driver support and advice

Regional Director of Sales for a portfolio of 11 hotels in the South, with an annual rooms revenue turn over in excess of £40million. The region was spread from Cambridge in the East, Cardiff in the West, Milton Keynes in the north and Guildford in the South. The role enabled me to have a strategic approach to revenue delivery in 11 hotels, with varying markets and targets. Direct reporting was into 11 general manager and within the role I collaborated with 3 area sales managers who directly reported into me.

- Director of Sales at the 197 bed room Holiday Inn Maidenhead- Responsible for total revenue within the 7million pound property by delivering accomodation, meeting & events in addition to social banqueting and food and beverage- Account management of current portfolio (Around 70 accounts) as well as actively sourcing and securing new business for each hotel. This also involves knowing the Maidenhead market extremely well and ensuring strategies put in place and followed to ensure revenue growth and market share.- Key clients from the Pharmaceutical industry include; GSK, Covance, Abbott, Johnson & Johnson, Abbvie and Mylan.- Other key clients include; Fujitsu, Allied Bakeries, Mattel, Compuware, Dynatrace and NSK.- Implementation of annual sales and marketing strategy- Large hotel located just off the M4 which can easily accommodate up to 400 people for a conference and private dinner, over 200 car parking spaces- The hotel regularily holds Asian catered weddings, traditional weddings and social banqueting events.- Theme Nights take place throughout the year including; Fawlty Towers dining experience, Broadway Spectacular and a Brazilian Olympic Night.- The hotel has been awarded the Venue Verdict Gold standard for facilities and service which is the only property in Berkshire- 10 meetings rooms and a fully equipped Spirit Health Club.

- Director of Sales at the 154 bed room Holiday Inn Oxford- Responsible for total revenue within the 6million pound property by delivering accomodation, meeting & events in addition to social banqueting and food and beverage- 11 meetings rooms and a fully equipped Health Club.- Account management of current portfolio as well as actively sourcing and securing new business for each hotel. This also involves knowing the Oxford market extremely well and ensuring strategies put in place and followed to ensure revenue growth and market share.

- Cluster Sales Manager looking after the M4 Cluster which includes a total property portfolio of 843 bedrooms and 50 meeting rooms.- These properties include;Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Reading South, Basingstoke and Farnborough- Account management of current portfolio as well as actively sourcing and securing new business for each hotel. This also involves knowing each hotel within the cluster extremely well and ensuring strategies put in place and followed to ensure revenue growth and market share.

Joined Spirit Health Club in 2008Beauty Salon introduced in 2009Membership growth from 400 to 920 members in 3 years (despite recession)Spirit small club runner up in 2011 and 2012Spirit large Health Club of the Year 201360% increase in revenue and GOP since 2008Taken part in the IHG management development programmeFirst Aid TrainedPool attendant trainedDisciplinary and Grievance course completedAchieved HOD of the year for the hotel in 2013

Started working for Mitchell and Butlers in 2006Initial role was just an F&B team memberQuickly got noticed and got promoted to Assistant Pub & Lodge ManagerActed as landlord in the busy pub & lodge on regular occasionsAll aspects of the role were completed including stock control, ordering, rota's payroll, checking in and out of guest in the lodge, supervising serviceI also got my personal licence which last for 10 years

Promoted and organised rallycross events throughout the Uk including the prestigious MSA British Rallycross GP and Superprix eventsSuccessfully worked with Citroen UK to bring Kenneth Hansen to the UK to Rallycross eventsWorked with Mitsubishi and ADR Motorsport to successfully do a deal for Junior drivers to win a Mitsubishi test driveDriver liaisonSponsorship work completedDesigning of websites and event programmesRadio and TV interviewsHiring of the racing circuit, marshall's, medics, dealing with MSA

Health Club Manager of a 500 member health club which included; inside and outside pool, gym, beauty salon and aerobics studio