Ross Buchanan

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Intuitive Connector and Builder of Relationships / General Manager, Relationship Manager
Ross Buchanan's Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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About Ross Buchanan

I am a passionate and inspirational leader with a purpose to build connectiveness with people through reading emotional wellbeing so that all individuals feel sincere care and are genuinely valued. I utilise my strengths to maximise stakeholder benefit and relate to all individuals to create sustainable relationships. I enjoy sharing stories, interacting with people and being responsible for improving people’s lives. I am also community minded and actively look to contribute positively to charity causes through my interest in cycling.

Ross Buchanan's Current Company Details

Intuitive Connector and Builder of Relationships / General Manager, Relationship Manager
Ross Buchanan Work Experience Details
  • Uniting
    Village Manager Uniting Bowden Brae
    Uniting Nov 2020 - Jul 2023
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Mercure Sydney Parramatta
    General Manager
    Mercure Sydney Parramatta Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
    Parramatta, Sydney
    A focus on rebuilding the hotel team to create a culture that centred on staff development, guest satisfaction, building customer loyalty and creating community. Achieved record revenue growth over competitors through sourcing unique revenue opportunities. Prioritised leading through people interactions and achieved success through managing multiple stakeholder relationships.
  • Swissôtel Sydney
    General Manager
    Swissôtel Sydney Apr 2016 - Nov 2018
    Sydney, Australia
    Lead and manage a luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD focused on creating a culture that focuses on team development, customer satisfaction, facility management, supplier relationships and financial success. Responsible to maximise stakeholder profit whilst delivering superior product, exceptional service and enhanced guest satisfaction. Managed the implementation and integration of all Accor Hotels programs and systems following the FRHI acquisition.
  • Swissôtel Sydney
    Executive Assistant Manager / Director Of Sales & Marketing
    Swissôtel Sydney Feb 2013 - Mar 2016
    Sydney, Australia
    Lead the hotel based sales, revenue, marketing and communications teams to achieve above budget results in all market segments. Lead all aspects of hotel operations in the absence of the General Manager. Managed multiple stakeholder relationships including owner and investor management. Achieved extraordinary financial results in 2015 with a record increase in gross operating profit and owner return.
  • Swissôtel Sydney
    Director Of Revenue & Marketing
    Swissôtel Sydney Feb 2011 - Feb 2013
    Sydney, Australia
    Managed the hotel based sales, revenue, marketing and communications teams to achieve above budget results in all market segments. Successfully increased corporate account portfolio by 30% whilst re-evaluating existing portfolio in line with a detailed marketing plan, resulting in increased average rate and average spend per guest. Lead many contract re-negotiations and a major account re-structure/re-evaluation in two years. Successfully introduced corporate account manager strategy for accounts including JLL, EY, AECOM.
  • Sydney Marriott Hotel
    Director Of Sales & Marketing
    Sydney Marriott Hotel Jun 2008 - Feb 2011
    Sydney, Australia
    Lead the hotel based sales, revenue and marketing teams to achieve record above budget results in all market segments for 2010/11. Achieved 15% above budget Conference & Event revenue and above budget hotel average rates in all market segments translating to exceptional financial results and owner return for 2009-2011.
  • Quay West Resort Magenta Shores
    Director Of Sales Marketing
    Quay West Resort Magenta Shores May 2006 - Jun 2008
    Magenta, Central Coast, Nsw, Australia
    Played a key role in the successful opening and operating of this 5 star resort and golf course. Responsible for all pre and post opening sales, revenue and marketing strategy. Achieved extraordinary reputational and financial success for all stakeholders including a 48% above budget conference & event revenue result for financial year 2007/8.
  • Mirvac Hotels & Resorts
    National Conference & Incentive Director
    Mirvac Hotels & Resorts Sep 2002 - May 2006
    Sydney, Australia
    Lead hotel based Conference & Incentive sales teams to maximise revenue and achieve an outstanding customer service culture. Responsible for Conference & Incentive business to all Mirvac hotels and resorts throughout Australia & New Zealand. Grew managed client portfolio by 36% over 3 years achieving a business conversation rate of over 30%.
  • Cypress Lakes Resort
    Director Of Sales And Marketing
    Cypress Lakes Resort Sep 2000 - Sep 2002
    Sydney, Australia
    Lead and managed Sydney and resort based sales teams focused on creating a culture that focuses on customer satisfaction. Responsible to maximise revenue, servicing volume corporate accounts, inbound operators and conference venue finders. Successfully managed multiple stakeholder relationships and achieved record results in 2001 & 2002.
  • Sphc (Southern Pacific Hotel Corporation)
    National Conference & Incentive Director
    Sphc (Southern Pacific Hotel Corporation) 1995 - 2000
    Managing Conference & Incentive Account portfolioResponsible for management of the Conference & Incentive Department
  • Sphc Group
    Sales Manager - Corporate
    Sphc Group Jul 1989 - Jun 1995
    Managed Corporate Account portfolioSourcing new Corporate accounts
  • Taa (Trans Australia Airlines)
    Corporate & Convention Sales Consultant
    Taa (Trans Australia Airlines) Jan 1979 - Jul 1989

Ross Buchanan Skills

Pre Opening Yield Management Hospitality Industry Incentives Revenue Analysis Marketing Performance Management Hotel Management Hotels Hospitality Rooms Division Outlook Hospitality Management Resorts Travel Management E Commerce Conference Coordination Marketing Strategy Tourism Team Management Brand Management Project Management Event Management Hotel Booking Leisure Property Management Systems Food And Beverage Micros Banquets Corporate Events Opera

Ross Buchanan Education Details

  • Barker College Hornsby
    Barker College Hornsby
    Hsc
  • West Pennent Hills Public School
    West Pennent Hills Public School

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