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Oslo, Norway

Oslo, Norway

THE THIEF June 2022- June 2023Director of Sales & Marketing- Oversee all room sales- transient and group- Oversee marketing budgets, social media, websites/ content, SEO, digital & print Advertising, collateral, video/ photography assets.- Manage all public relations and maintain a close relationship with domestic and international journalistNORDIC HOTELS & RESORTS, H.Q. Oslo August 2020 - June 2022Regional Director of Sales, Marketing and P.R.- Support… Show more THE THIEF June 2022- June 2023Director of Sales & Marketing- Oversee all room sales- transient and group- Oversee marketing budgets, social media, websites/ content, SEO, digital & print Advertising, collateral, video/ photography assets.- Manage all public relations and maintain a close relationship with domestic and international journalistNORDIC HOTELS & RESORTS, H.Q. Oslo August 2020 - June 2022Regional Director of Sales, Marketing and P.R.- Support 7 managed properties and 4 franchise in their commercial efforts through the pandemic- Oversee all room sales- transient, group, and corporate- Daily leadership on all aspects of marketing- Manage all public relations and maintain a close relationship with domestic and international journalist- Weekly follow up with General Managers and Operations to drive operational progress to support commercial action plansAMERIKALINJEN April 2018 - August 2020Commercial Director, Opening Team- Develop and mentor team members and generating NOK100M in combined rooms and Food and Beverage revenue- Oversee all room sales- transient and group- Oversee marketing budgets, social media, websites/ content, SEO, digital & print Advertising, collateral, video/ photography assets.- Manage all public relations and maintain a close relationship with domestic and international journalist- Part of the team that developed Amerikalinjen brand and visual identity. Manages brand day-to-day operations. Show less

Los Angeles, California

- Develop and mentor 10 team members and generating $30M in combined rooms and catering revenue- Assisted in all revenue analysis, budgets and forecast for year 2017 and 2018 as well as commercial strategy plan- Actively solicit corporations for inclusion in preferred Travel programs as well as Group business through sales calls, site inspections, prospecting etc.- Negotiate, contract and monitor account agreements and productivity; ensure rates offered are competitive and offer the… Show more - Develop and mentor 10 team members and generating $30M in combined rooms and catering revenue- Assisted in all revenue analysis, budgets and forecast for year 2017 and 2018 as well as commercial strategy plan- Actively solicit corporations for inclusion in preferred Travel programs as well as Group business through sales calls, site inspections, prospecting etc.- Negotiate, contract and monitor account agreements and productivity; ensure rates offered are competitive and offer the highest yield for the hotel to ensure maximum profitability- Achieved overall RevPAR index growth of 6.1% in year 2017- Net Pace Group Revenue IYFY 2017, +1, +2, +3, +4 up by 42% compared to 3- year average- Achieved 99% total group, transient and Permanent Revenue Goal for 2017 and Group Revenue goal of 124% for 2018 and beyond Show less

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for the Middle East Region (including Saudi Arabia, North Africa, and the GCC Region, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and Qatar)Responsible for China, Korea, and JapanTotal Account Management of the Middle East and Diplomatic MarketTotal Account Management of the Sports MarketManaging Team of 3 Direct ReportsPart of Sales & Marketing Leadership TeamMember of Waldorf Astoria Operating CommitteeResponsible for the management of all Enterainment and… Show more Responsible for the Middle East Region (including Saudi Arabia, North Africa, and the GCC Region, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and Qatar)Responsible for China, Korea, and JapanTotal Account Management of the Middle East and Diplomatic MarketTotal Account Management of the Sports MarketManaging Team of 3 Direct ReportsPart of Sales & Marketing Leadership TeamMember of Waldorf Astoria Operating CommitteeResponsible for the management of all Enterainment and Local Media accounts, including film studios, music agencies, local film productions, fashion houses, all Los Angeles and New York entertainment accounts. This includes strict management of onsite bands, film groups, location shoots, press tours and junkets.Managing relationships between the hotel and local media, television, fashion houses and other luxury brands.In addition to managing all aspects of the Entertainment segment, direct management of all relationships with agents, volume bookings and individual VIP client needs Show less

New York

Managing relationships between the hotel and local media, television, fashion houses and other luxury brands.Main responsibility for the managment of all Enterainment and Local Media accounts, including film studios, music agencies, local film productions, fashion houses, all Los Angeles and New York entertainment accounts. This includes strict management of onsite bands, film groups, location shoots, press tours and junkets.In addition to managing all aspects of the Entertainment… Show more Managing relationships between the hotel and local media, television, fashion houses and other luxury brands.Main responsibility for the managment of all Enterainment and Local Media accounts, including film studios, music agencies, local film productions, fashion houses, all Los Angeles and New York entertainment accounts. This includes strict management of onsite bands, film groups, location shoots, press tours and junkets.In addition to managing all aspects of the Entertainment segment, direct management of all relationships with agents, volume bookings and individual VIP client needs. Show less

New York

Managed all aspects of the written sales agreement between the hotel and customer for Towers groups (particularly diplomatic and entertainment market) including food and beverage and room operations. Acted as liaison between the customer and the hotel by directing each department within the hotel as to their specific role in the on-site operation. Successful achievement of this goal will ultimately result in a major contribution to the re-booking of group business for future dates. Manages the… Show more Managed all aspects of the written sales agreement between the hotel and customer for Towers groups (particularly diplomatic and entertainment market) including food and beverage and room operations. Acted as liaison between the customer and the hotel by directing each department within the hotel as to their specific role in the on-site operation. Successful achievement of this goal will ultimately result in a major contribution to the re-booking of group business for future dates. Manages the successful execution of events while providing direction to all affected departments. Maximizes revenues through effective negotiation of services. Established relationships at the highest level of diplomacy. Promoted services for future group business. Assisted in sourcing and researching new potential business in the Diplomatic and Entertainment Market, such as international delegations, movie junkets and filming, etc. Develop VIP process in the Towers - created and managed Personal Concierge concept and develop standards of service for these high profile clients. Show less

New York

- Department Head Private Dining- Responisible for weekly payroll and scheduling- Managed In-Room Dining and Guest amenities service to maintain brand standards - Lead and coached all colleagues and leaders in the department. - Overall departmental recruiting, staffing and scheduling ensuring adequate staffing levels to satisfy guest needs. - Created and implemented colleague-training initiatives. - Created and implemented guest preference programs. - Development… Show more - Department Head Private Dining- Responisible for weekly payroll and scheduling- Managed In-Room Dining and Guest amenities service to maintain brand standards - Lead and coached all colleagues and leaders in the department. - Overall departmental recruiting, staffing and scheduling ensuring adequate staffing levels to satisfy guest needs. - Created and implemented colleague-training initiatives. - Created and implemented guest preference programs. - Development Food & Beverage controls in the Department. - Controled and analyzed the In Room Dining Department on quality of service, guest satisfaction, employees satisfaction, operating equipments, grooming standards, JDP results, EES results, etc - Conducted under the guidance of the Director of Outlets training, promotional plan, interviewing, employee orientation, job performances and corrective action- Created group resumes and BEO for Private Dining functions- Launched the Interactive Customer Experience with the Ipad system, which allowed guest to order In Room Dining thorugh the Ipad. Show less

New York

- Department Head for In- Room Dining, Pembroke Room & Private Events•Liaised with clients as the lead coordinator and planned special occasions as bridal showers, weddings, baby showers, birthdays etc.•Worked with the Executive Chef in the development and implementation of menus for both in-room dining, restaurant and private social events•Regularly managed weekly schedule and payroll for union employees•Effectively strategized and implemented cost control standards in the food… Show more - Department Head for In- Room Dining, Pembroke Room & Private Events•Liaised with clients as the lead coordinator and planned special occasions as bridal showers, weddings, baby showers, birthdays etc.•Worked with the Executive Chef in the development and implementation of menus for both in-room dining, restaurant and private social events•Regularly managed weekly schedule and payroll for union employees•Effectively strategized and implemented cost control standards in the food and beverage department•Worked directly with the Sales and Marketing department to increase the brand awareness of the different food and beverage outlets in the hotel Show less

Oslo Area, Norway

Switzerland

Marketing Strategy Certificate

Swiss Higher Diploma, Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management