Experience

The Collaborative Companies

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Onsite sales at Four Seasons Private Residences One Dalton Street, Boston. Developed by Carpenter & Company, Inc., and designed by the late legendary Henry N. Cobb, of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, in collaboration with CambridgeSeven, Four Seasons Private Residences One Dalton is the tallest residential building in New England rising 742 feet. The residential building offers the city’s best, unobstructed views and makes a lasting impression on Boston’s beautiful skyline. Located in Boston’s prestigious and highly sought-after Back Bay neighborhood, One Dalton combines Four Seasons outstanding service with world-renowned design and craftsmanship, setting the standard for luxury living in the city. One Dalton’s triangular façade seamlessly places the building in a coveted location that is proximate to the city’s top dining, retail, and leisure destinations, as well as in reach of the area’s admired cultural destinations, museums, institutions, and universities. Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston has won countless awards including its most recent US News and World Report ranking as #1 hotel in Boston and MA. Residents benefit from a private suite of amenities, including a private resident lounge, 50/50, that offers panoramic views from the building’s 50th floor, as well as the hotel’s five-star wellness floor, spa and fitness center, and acclaimed food and beverage. No detail has been overlooked to create a building that is unlike any other. Show less



Toscana Resort Castelfalfi

• Italy
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

  Operated in a demanding environment to relaunch luxury real estate sales for this five-star resort covering 2,700 acres in the heart of Tuscany. Built a best-in-class sales and marketing capability, including creation of a clear brand identity for the real estate sector of the business, recorded a meteoric rise in revenue and set the standard. Operated in a demanding environment to relaunch luxury real estate sales for this five-star resort covering 2,700 acres in the heart of Tuscany. Built a best-in-class sales and marketing capability, including creation of a clear brand identity for the real estate sector of the business, recorded a meteoric rise in revenue and set the standard.



Clearsource International

• Florence Area, Italy

• Founder/ Managing Director

  • May 2012 - Jul 2018

  Established a consultancy that assisted HNW individuals and investors seeking to assess opportunities worldwide. One of the highlights of this period was the facilitation and development of Sotheby's International Real Estate Franchise for Tuscany and Umbria by Italian investors, resulting in the offer of a Director of Sales role. Established a consultancy that assisted HNW individuals and investors seeking to assess opportunities worldwide. One of the highlights of this period was the facilitation and development of Sotheby's International Real Estate Franchise for Tuscany and Umbria by Italian investors, resulting in the offer of a Director of Sales role.



Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel

• Italy
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of European Channel Sales

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2012

  Established the first European Channel partner network from the ground up. Rated #1 top performer out of seven resorts and boosted revenue despite a sharp downturn in the luxury real estate market caused by the financial crisis. Promoted brand awareness speaking at international tradeshows and introduced concept of luxury fractional residence model into the European market and dispelled the misconception of this being similar to timeshare. Established the first European Channel partner network from the ground up. Rated #1 top performer out of seven resorts and boosted revenue despite a sharp downturn in the luxury real estate market caused by the financial crisis. Promoted brand awareness speaking at international tradeshows and introduced concept of luxury fractional residence model into the European market and dispelled the misconception of this being similar to timeshare.



Residential Cruise Line

• Scottsdale, AZ, USA

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Apr 2007

  Attended US and International yacht shows as Brand Ambassador and drove the off-plan sales of private residences on a planned luxury residential cruise ship, worked closely with private developer. Recognized as top producer for sales revenue generated. Attended US and International yacht shows as Brand Ambassador and drove the off-plan sales of private residences on a planned luxury residential cruise ship, worked closely with private developer. Recognized as top producer for sales revenue generated.



Digital Service Platforms

• Amsterdam and Rome

• Business Development Director

  • Sep 1999 - Dec 2005

  Harnessed insights to develop portfolios for start-up digital and technology firms across Europe. Led negotiation of many high-value deals, including placement of Sky Italia's digital satellite television platform 'PPV TV' into multiple four- and five-star hotels, and expanded revenues for client's new media and entertainment division. Harnessed insights to develop portfolios for start-up digital and technology firms across Europe. Led negotiation of many high-value deals, including placement of Sky Italia's digital satellite television platform 'PPV TV' into multiple four- and five-star hotels, and expanded revenues for client's new media and entertainment division.



NBC News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Sales Director, Benelux

  • Jan 1995 - Jul 1999

  Ensured established brand accessed new markets in Holland, Belgium, Italy and Luxembourg and headed up the creation and delivery of expansion strategy. Positioned NBC Europe Benelux as most profitable satellite sales office, uplifted billing by 500% in just 18 months and subsequently doubled year-on-year with a 65% renewal rate. Ensured established brand accessed new markets in Holland, Belgium, Italy and Luxembourg and headed up the creation and delivery of expansion strategy. Positioned NBC Europe Benelux as most profitable satellite sales office, uplifted billing by 500% in just 18 months and subsequently doubled year-on-year with a 65% renewal rate.



CNN International Commercial

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• International Sales Manager

  • Jan 1992 - Dec 1994

  Started career in Boston working for TV channel, Ad agency and radio sales. Moved to Hong Kong, championed market access and increased share for Asia-Pacific, setting out strategic vision and processes for advertising and sponsorships to media agencies and Fortune 500 multinationals. Started career in Boston working for TV channel, Ad agency and radio sales. Moved to Hong Kong, championed market access and increased share for Asia-Pacific, setting out strategic vision and processes for advertising and sponsorships to media agencies and Fortune 500 multinationals.