Peter Watts Email & Phone Number

Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver Island

Ladysmith

Microtel Inn & Suites Oyster Bay is currently under construction and will be opening May 2018.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hotel, restaurant and conference centre

Chemainus, BC

• Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn, Chemainus. BC General Manager Nov 2012 – to dateOversee all aspects of the hotel operations, including guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and finances.
• Actively headhunted and recruited into this position due to my continued success at Oceanfront Suites.
• Developed a marketing strategy that works with local B.I.A, Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Cowichan to enhance the hotel’s demand.
• Focus on cleanliness and exceptional customer service has led to the hotel receiving many industry awards.

Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island Canada

• Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay, BCDirector of Sales & Marketing May 2011 – Nov 2012Achievements
• Successfully rebranded this 56 suite style hotel after it filed for bankruptcy in 2010, and developed a viable marketing plan that enhanced the hotel’s strengths.
• Managed the revenue and developed a room rate system that maximised Rev-par.
• Successfully marketed the facility as a wedding destination.
• Acted as General Manager when GM was off site.

Nanaimo, BC

• Ethos Career Management Group, Nanaimo, BCDirector of Product Development and Sales May 2009 – May 2011www.ethoscmg.com Achievements:
• Successfully rebranded the company.
• Participated as a key contributor to the development and delivery of new service offerings such as Retirement by Design, ETHOS Outplacement Solutions, My Career Adventures (a children’s book for discussing career.
• Member of the ETHOS Executive Team.
• Coordinated and acted as the liaison for the ETHOS Advisory Team.

Cowichan Valley, BC

• Old Road Inn Ltd, Lake Cowichan, BCOwner, Operator and Chef (in partnership with my wife) June 2004 – May 2009Achievements:
• Rebranded the Old Road Inn into a casual fine dining restaurant, and B&B operation.
• Provided quality fine dining within a warm and friendly environment, and utilized local ingredients wherever possible.

Toronto ON

• Edan Financial Recruiting Consultants, Toronto, ONManager of Business Development/Branch Manager& Director of Sales 2002 – 2004Achievements
• Promoted to Branch Manager & Director of Sales within 3 months of commencing employment.
• Rebranded the company and redesigned the website and all marketing materials.
• Mentored and supervised a team of 10 consultants plus ancillary staff.

Toronto Ontario

• Human Assets, Toronto & Area, ON Founder & Operator 1998 - 2002Founded a fee based recruitment firm to provide strategic sourcing solutions that were both affordable and effective, based on identifying three.
• Responsible for business development and marketing concepts.
• Managed sub contract staff for special projects.

Caribbean Nations, Mexico, Mediterranean And South Pacific

Managed one of the world’s largest diving facilities – oversaw the daily operations of the facility, with 20 professional staff, and entertained up to 200 guests per day. Developed new methods of organizing and teaching large groups of students while maintaining a high level of safety.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics

Activities and Societies: Rugby Team,

Scuba Instructor, Scuba

Activities and Societies: SCUBA Safety and emergency response planning

Relationship Management

Breakthrough Selling

Activities and Societies: Sales & Marketing

Personality Profile Analysis Disc

Public Pool Management, Pool Chemistry And Filtration