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Nice, FR

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

At Rayons Solaires, we stand out with our deep expertise and thirty years of experience in the photovoltaic sector. Whether for businesses, local authorities, or individuals eager to reduce energy costs and improve both their carbon footprint and brand image, we offer tailored solutions.Our team specializes in conducting detailed and customized studies.

Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

Joining the Polo Resort & Country Club in Saint-Tropez at the start of the season, I had the opportunity to lead and revitalize a team in what had been a challenging environment. Through active listening and empathetic management, I successfully rebuilt team bonds, fostering a trust-filled and enjoyable work atmosphere crucial for delivering high-quality.

Menton, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

• First 5* in Menton in the making
• Takeover of the hotel in full soft opening
• Management of inherited disputes, recommendations to the owner.
• Resumption of the coordination of the end of the construction site with the collaboration of the architect, until the PV reception
• Proposal of a development plan including a restaurant, a real estate acquisition and its conversion into 18 additional rooms, a spa and an extension of parking, meeting room, repair of the pool house.
• Proposal and acceptance of an interior decoration plan integrating the proposed new brand identity and integrating the branding values.

Riau

• Pioneer: developed and open the first hotel in that part of the world: a eco private archipelago (composed of 3 of three lagoons, 13 beaches, six islands, and primary forests).
• Directed and actively participated to the development in partnership with the architect, owner and our building team.
• Created a unique branding & company culture: a business with a soul.
• Built the first Twin Otter seaplane operations and aerodrome services inIndonesia.
• Implemented sustainable initiatives at macro and regional levels acrossecological, social, and economic platforms and systems. Resort was exclusively built by hand.
• Collaborated with the Bawah Foundation to drive the quality and integrity of alllocal programs.

Langkawi, Malaysia

• Directed an important renovation plan to align the 34-suite boutique hotel brand and created brand touch points.
• Accomplished an annual occupancy rate of 89.5% and gross operating profit at 48%.
• Achieved a 96% guest satisfaction score and worldwide recognition as a top travel destination. (the highest guest satisfaction mark was paradoxically reached during the hotel renovation, thanks to an innovative strategy)
• Increased the average room rate (ARR) by 32%, Revenue per Available Room (RevPar) by 32%, Total Revenue by 24%, and Gross Operating Profit (GOP) by 27% over a four-year period.

Penang, Malaisie

• Collaborated on project management and operations planning leading to the successful opening of the 250-room hotel with 80% occupancy from day one.
• Directed daily operations of five food and beverage sites, a Hard Rock Cafe, meeting and banquet facilities, three Rock Shops, Spa, Kids and Teens Club, and a 2400 square meter free form pool.
• Drafted and delivered operations manuals for Housekeeping, Front Office, Food and Beverage, Kitchen, Entertainment, Engineering, Security, Spa, and Retail.
• Awarded Global Brand Ambassador status within six months of opening for the first time in the Brand history.

Maldives

• Acknowledged for extraordinary response to the December 2004 Tsunami disaster.
• Closed the resort for three months and directed maintenance and repairs for re-opening. Supervised the full hotel renovation and refurbishments in 2006 of 48 rooms and staff facilities.
• Led construction of new staff accommodations, staff kitchen, two luxury rooms, one villa, and new spa and sports centre on a 60-day timeline.
• Recognized as the most profitable HPL property with gross profits from 52% to 66%.