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United Arab Emirates

As GM & RVP, Middle East, India & Africa for WhiteWater, I help brands transform into major tourism destinations. Identifying opportunities for hotels and resorts to add aquatic amenities, I partner with leading brands such as the Hilton and Waldorf to create the region’s leading water parks. Some of our successes include Aquaventure at Atlantis Resort and Jungle Bay at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi.

Uae

WhiteWater is the world’s largest designer of waterparks and the world’s largest manufacturer of waterpark products. With over 40 years of award-winning expertise, over 4000 successful projects completed, 500+ employees and 16 offices worldwide, WhiteWater is the global leader in waterpark design, engineering, manufacturing and installation.In my role, I will be looking to develop our business and reach across the Middle East whilst also providing support for India and South East Asia.

Barcelona Area, Spain

Whitewater Attractions is The World Leader in the Design and Manufacturing of Active Family Attractions. WhiteWater Attractions is an evolution of WhiteWater’s three dry attraction companies: Hopkins Rides, Prime Interactives (formerly Prime Play) and Apptivations. These three product categories make it possible for WhiteWater Attractions to create a customized, unique and successful guest experience. We are committed to meet the requirements of the entire amusement industry with our complete range of attractions.In my role I will be looking to develop our business and reach across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia and India.

Barcelona Area, Spain

Providing live English Language commentary and analysis on Spanish La Liga football. Covering multiple games on a weekly basis across the Top 2 Tiers on Spanish football. Some of the most prestigious games covered included both Madrid and Catalan derbies

Supporting clients to identify and implement solutions that will enable them to optimize their Data, Voice and Managed Service Infrastructure.Adopting a consultative approach to build complex solutions to match customer requirements, adding value to their IT platform.Overseeing the full sales cycle, from identification of needs, negotiating, delivery and on going suitability of solutions.

Barcelona Area, Spain

Working in the Planning department ensuring the co-ordination of various business functions to facilitate the continued development of the business.Driving new projects to improve processes, ensuring projects are completed meeting financial budgets and deadlines.

Responsible for Resource planning across 5 different European Countries.Forecasting and reporting to analyse the efficiency of the resource allocation ensuring the correct allocation of resources to optimise business performance.

Barcelona Area, Spain

Working as a B2B International Sales Executive selling Corporate Hospitality to some of the World's major sporting events including the Football World Cup, the America's Cup and Champions League Football to blue chip companies.

London, United Kingdom

In a boutique financial consultancy working with C Level Management across European Fixed Income Divisions providing market reports for clients.Identifying new business opportunities and new clients whilst negotiating for retained contracts with existing clients.

Santiago, Chile

Working as an English teacher for children between the ages of 3-18

Masters, Masters In International Business With Spanish

International Buiness

One year scholarship to study in a foreign language at a European University with the MIBP (Multiregional International Business Program)

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