Experience

St Mawes Retreats

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Managing Director

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  With a passion for excellence in luxury property development, holiday homes and catering, I support a number of properties for guests looking for the perfect family or private retreat. I also manage and operate property investments for clients looking to mix a need for their own luxury retreats with commercial return. St Mawes Retreats continues to set the standard in luxury UK-based holiday destinations. With a passion for excellence in luxury property development, holiday homes and catering, I support a number of properties for guests looking for the perfect family or private retreat. I also manage and operate property investments for clients looking to mix a need for their own luxury retreats with commercial return. St Mawes Retreats continues to set the standard in luxury UK-based holiday destinations.



St Mawes Property Development

• Director

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

  Leading the design, development and delivery of luxury property development within the resort village of St Mawes, Cornwall. After many years of family holidays in the area, I decided to lend my talents to developing the area for luxury holiday houses. Working with architects, building contractors and managing local planning permission, I was able to develop a number of key properties for clients. Leading the design, development and delivery of luxury property development within the resort village of St Mawes, Cornwall. After many years of family holidays in the area, I decided to lend my talents to developing the area for luxury holiday houses. Working with architects, building contractors and managing local planning permission, I was able to develop a number of key properties for clients.



Private Luxury Property Development

• Director

  • 2001 - 2002

  Leading private luxury property development projects during a well-earned career break. Undertaking 2 unique property projects in the Windsor area, this work allowed me flexibility while growing my young family. Leading private luxury property development projects during a well-earned career break. Undertaking 2 unique property projects in the Windsor area, this work allowed me flexibility while growing my young family.



Ascot Racecourse

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Guest Relations Manager - Private Box Holders

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

  Responsible for the smooth running of all private guests attending racecourse corporate hospitality. Also planning and implementation of sales and marketing for the private box partnerships and bookings. Responsible for the smooth running of all private guests attending racecourse corporate hospitality. Also planning and implementation of sales and marketing for the private box partnerships and bookings.



Blenheim Palace

• Historical Sites

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

  Responsible for the launch of The Orangery for private functions, along with the re-development of the Spencer-Churchill Room for conferences. This work included direct liaison with the Duke & Duchess of Marlborough, including scheduling of both family and corporate functions within the Palace. Also responsible for all marketing, PR and sales activity, including event co-ordination and staff management. Responsible for the launch of The Orangery for private functions, along with the re-development of the Spencer-Churchill Room for conferences. This work included direct liaison with the Duke & Duchess of Marlborough, including scheduling of both family and corporate functions within the Palace. Also responsible for all marketing, PR and sales activity, including event co-ordination and staff management.



Bentley's Oyster Bar and Grill

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Jan 1993 - Dec 1994

  Responsible for branding, PR and corporate sales. Managing sales strategy with indirect booking channels, as well as with high-value direct client bookings across London and international networks. Also working with chef and operational teams to develop effective PR and support for Michelin Star status. Responsible for branding, PR and corporate sales. Managing sales strategy with indirect booking channels, as well as with high-value direct client bookings across London and international networks. Also working with chef and operational teams to develop effective PR and support for Michelin Star status.



Ring & Brymer

• United Kingdom

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Jan 1989 - Dec 1992

  Responsible for 5 divisions with direct reports in London and indirect reports based on-site. All sales, marketing and PR activity driven by my team, including co-ordination and close involvement in conference production, organisation and management. 1. Fixed Sites - Conference Venues 2. Corporate Hospitality - Supporting all seasonal sporting and society events under contract. (RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Wimbledon, Silverstone, Rugby Five Nations) 3. City Livery Halls 4. Racecourses - including Royal Ascot 5. Private Catering - including the Historic Royal Palaces portfolio. Show less