Michael Kay Email & Phone Number

Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Cumbria

Responsible for the overall and continued development of the groups leisure operations including Health Clubs, Spa, Marina and Watersports Centre. Currently working on the major development of The Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa, a world class destination, opening 2017

Worldwide

Assisting multiple clients with feasibility studies, marketing strategy development, brand marketing, client development and deal closing in order to grow ROI. There is no ‘one size fits all’ so my work is diverse and interesting. Some clients are in need of differentiation in a crowded market place. Some clients simply require processes setting up to help.

Lake District

• A Board member accountable for the continued strategic growth and management of the market leading self-catering holiday company Lakelovers, based in the Lake District with a portfolio of over 500 properties..
• Reviewed and updated legislative and contractual arrangements.
• Led a review of company operating procedures.
• Overhauled and implemented system and process improvements.
• Defined the company strategy for operations, recruitment, CRM, marketing and finance.
• Responsible for budget preparation and implementation.

Lake District, UK

Member of the Board and reporting directly to the shareholders, with responsibility for the strategic direction, organisational development and management of the groups business portfolio incorporating Heart of the Lakes - Self Catering in The Lake DistrictBlue Fish Spas - Ambleside and Keswick, Cumbria (New Openings)Underscar - Luxury Time Ownership.

Lake District

Reported to the Board, with responsibility for the P&L, strategic direction, marketing, development and management of multiple sites within group’s business portfolio. Renowned for my ability to consistently drive the team forward in a demanding work environment and secure exceptional cost to sales ratios, whilst maintaining levels of service in line with.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Formerly Responsible for the day to day running of this four star city center hotel. Comprising of 86 bedrooms, A La Carte Restaurant, Bistro and extensive Conference and themed Banqueting facilities. Integral in the opening of this fabulous hotel (formerly The Rutland Square Hotel) positioned to service corporate business as well as international visitors.

Hnd, Catering And Hospitality

Activities and Societies: HND in Hotel Catering and Institutional Management Catering and Hospitality Management

Computer Science & Foreign Languages

Studied Computer Programming and Foreign Languages

American Diploma Of Education + O'Levels

Secondary School study in preparation for further education