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London, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for unit growth and development of Marriott International’s Collections Brands - The Luxury Collection, Autograph Collection, & Tribute Portfolio

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for unit growth and development of Marriott International’s Collections Brands - The Luxury Collection, Autograph Collection, & Tribute Portfolio

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for Unit Growth and Overall Performance of the Autograph Collection & Tribute Portfolio. Working closely with Global Brand and the Continent Leadership Teams to provide the following:* Growth - In conjunction with the Brand and Development teams, ensuring that the correct hotels are selected for the Collection Brands, including property visits to assist with Property Improvement Plans, assisting owners understand the benefits of joining the Marriott system, and providing essential ROI analysis for determining the viability of partnership.* Performance - Ensuring that existing and potential hotels in the Collection Brands have a unique and defined brand positioning in alignment with the core pillars of the Autograph Collection and Tribute Portfolio. Working with Continent and Global Brand to source brand agencies capable of assisting hotels in developing their positioning. Executing continental brand strategic goals and ensuring brand goals are achieved by working in close partnership with Development, Operations, Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management* Developing the Autograph Collection & Tribute Portfolio capabilities needed to support increased development and owner satisfaction

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the management of design for projects, which includes managed and franchised hotels, to ensure quality control, brand compliance, and operational acceptability for multiple Marriott brands. Providing project design quality assurance services for projects of various scope and complexity. This includes initial site survey producing property improvement plans (PIP), project approval (HDC), funding contracts (TSA), plan review, construction observation, turnover, and opening coordination. Maintaining a working knowledge of Marriott and competitor brand design, standards and evolving design direction. Providing design reviews and solutions for feasibility projects working closely with Development, Feasibility and Operations. Responsible for overseeing project consultants, directing and supervising their work, and administering the contracts whilst providing advice, guidance and updates to owners and franchisees regarding brand and design standards

London, United Kingdom

* Oversee project management for international hotel projects secured through the London Studio. * Preparation and calculation of initial fee proposals, scope of works, deliverables, manning schedules.* Develop initial conceptual direction, team organisation and delegation of responsibilities.* Production of project timeline and team management for deliverables program.* Quality assurance management to ensure deliverables comply with ISO 9001; preparation of staffing schedules; participate in senior leader and associates meetings.Project Experience:Al Bustan Palace, Ritz Carlton - Hotel RenovationEdition, Abu Dhabi - New BuildSt Regis, Astana - New BuildCorinthia, Abuja - New Build

* To provide lead conceptual design, management and delivery of the full range of new resort hotels and residential developments for all international clients within EMEA. * Emphasis given to product branding and analysis of lifestyle requirements. * Responsible for a team of designers including production forecasting, resource management and project administrationAccolade: Winner Silver prize at 2014 dba awards for the Diageo Brand Store LondonProject Experience:The Gleneagles Hotel - Auchterarder, ScotlandDiageo Brand Store - Park Royal, LondonZumikon Golf Club - Zurich, SwitzerlandBuddha Bar Hotel and Beach Resort - Sahl Hasheesh, EgyptSt Andrews Bar & Suites - Windermere, Lake DistrictEnsaara Metropark - Nagpur, IndiaAtum Cove Beach Resort - Marsa Alam, EgyptJumeirah Golf Estates - Dubai

Amathus Hotel - Limassol, CyprusAmathus Hotel - Paphos, CyprusAmphora Hotel & Resort - Paphos, Cyprus10, Hertford St, London (Grade I listed building)The Hippodrome, Leicester Square, London (Grade II listed building)Radisson SAS, Jersey Waterfront Hotel - JerseyChelsea Bridge Wharf, Management Suite - LondonAphrodite Hills Luxury Timeshare Apts - CyprusAliathon Holiday Village - Paphos, CyprusNapa Plaza Hotel, Ayia Napa - Cyprus

Junior Designer

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) With Honours, Interior Design, 1St

Activities and Societies: Part time lecturer 2005/6BA (Hons) Interior Design National Diploma Foundation Studies

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