Experience

Wice

• Netherlands
• Internet Marketplace Platforms
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  'The right way to your venue' Wice is a digital venue finding service for buyers and a digital lead finding service for venues. An online, independent marketplace where the buyers' request data will be automatically matched with the right meeting and event venues around the world. www.wice.co 'The right way to your venue' Wice is a digital venue finding service for buyers and a digital lead finding service for venues. An online, independent marketplace where the buyers' request data will be automatically matched with the right meeting and event venues around the world. www.wice.co



Sixstars hospitality

• Netherlands
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Commercial Hospitality Consultant

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Six Stars Hospitality is commercial partner for independent hotels and event venues, willing to stay ahead of the (commercial) game. With our business development expertise, focussing on sales, we elevate your business, all based on your business-DNA. Our services - Partnership development - Concept development - (Sales) Training & workshops - Business research - Quality control for your sales process - Sales tools - Online third party development - Customer & guest journey development - Sales & marketing business modelling Our motto: 'Let's create better stories together' Show less



TOBACCO Theater

• Netherlands
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Commercial Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

  Interim general management - Commerce - Operations - Finance - Human resources Interim general management - Commerce - Operations - Finance - Human resources



EuroCollege Hogeschool

• Netherlands
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Part Time Lecturer

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2021



Briq Bookings

• Netherlands
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Consultant - BRIQ Bookings

  • Mar 2019 - May 2020

  BRIQ Bookings (www.briqbookings.com) develops a ground breaking tool for the leisure industry. The option to book multiple activities for your ideal day out, where booking optimization and customer satisfaction melts together. S I X S T A R S | Hospitality works on the development & rollout of the sales strategy and is looking for new commercial opportunities for BRIQ Bookings. BRIQ Bookings (www.briqbookings.com) develops a ground breaking tool for the leisure industry. The option to book multiple activities for your ideal day out, where booking optimization and customer satisfaction melts together. S I X S T A R S | Hospitality works on the development & rollout of the sales strategy and is looking for new commercial opportunities for BRIQ Bookings.



NH Hotel Group

• Spain
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cluster Director of Sales - NH Collection Hotels Amsterdam

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  Multi property, 4 hotels: NH Collection Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky 5* - The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma (1 Michelin Star) - Grand Café Krasnapolsky - The Tailor Bar NH Collection Barbizon Palace 5* - Restaurant Vermeer (1 Michelin Star) NH Collection Doelen 5* - Restaurant Bumbu, by Jaimie van Heije NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market 4* - Pre-/reopening NH Carlton to be refurbished to NH Collection per Q2 2019 Direct report: Regional Director of Sales The Netherlands Indirect report: Director of International Sales BU Northern Europe and Hotel Directors Responsibilities - Leader by example, customizing the behavior and values of the brand by being brand ambassador - Manager of Sales Team NH Collection Hotels Amsterdam - Set up strategic the Sales Plan & Property Action Plans for all 4 hotels - Business Development, new business - Responsible for B2B segments Business Travel, MICE, Luxury Leisure - Monitor performance of the account portfolios & sales figures - Market analysis on incremental and profitable opportunities - New client & strategic partnership acquisition on all segments - Support & activation of national & international sales offices - Client retention of key accounts - Attend (inter)national trade shows & roadshows (E.g. IMEX, M&I Forum, LE Miami, ILTM and U.S. Roadshows) - Strategic consulting with Preferred Hotels & Resorts - Initiates and realizes NH Collection Client events for Brand Awareness & Familiarization - Market, promote & and sell new hotel brand in the Amsterdam market Show less



Hotelvrijmibo

• Netherlands
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ambassador

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2018

  As Ambassador of the 'HOTELVRIJMIBO' (HotelFridays), the largest network of hoteliers in the Netherlands, I am a representative of the Dutch hotel industry. I voluntarily participate with the development and expansion of HotelFridays for being a successful concept. www.hotelvrijmibo.nl As Ambassador of the 'HOTELVRIJMIBO' (HotelFridays), the largest network of hoteliers in the Netherlands, I am a representative of the Dutch hotel industry. I voluntarily participate with the development and expansion of HotelFridays for being a successful concept. www.hotelvrijmibo.nl



Hotel Leaders Network

• Netherlands
• Hospitality

• Ambassador

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2018

  The Hotel Leaders Network is an exclusive network platform for General Managers, Hotel Managers, CEO’s and Regional Directors working in the hotel industry in The Netherlands www.hotelleadersnetwork.nl The Hotel Leaders Network is an exclusive network platform for General Managers, Hotel Managers, CEO’s and Regional Directors working in the hotel industry in The Netherlands www.hotelleadersnetwork.nl



Room Mate Hotels

• Spain
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  RESPONSIBILITIES - Commercially responsible for the hotel - On property Sales Management, implementation of SOP's - On property Sales Strategy Management - Corporate & MICE (Key) Account Management - Commercial Team Management (Sales, Banquet Sales, Banquet Operations & Group Reservations) - New Business Sales Manager (Corporate & MICE) - Member of Hotel's Management Team RESPONSIBILITIES - Commercially responsible for the hotel - On property Sales Management, implementation of SOP's - On property Sales Strategy Management - Corporate & MICE (Key) Account Management - Commercial Team Management (Sales, Banquet Sales, Banquet Operations & Group Reservations) - New Business Sales Manager (Corporate & MICE) - Member of Hotel's Management Team



DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

• Netherlands
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

  RESPONSIBILITIES - Meeting & Events market development - Generate new business/leads - MICE Key-account management - DMC's & Intermidiaries management - Preferred Partnership relations for convention/event venues in Amsterdam - Local Corporate Account ManagementMEMBER OF - HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International) - 'Genootschap voor Eventmanagers'

• • Sep 2011 - Feb 2013



Eden Hotels

• Netherlands
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Coordinator

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  Eden Hotel Group is now known as Hampshire Hospitality. RESPONSIBILITIES - Coordinating all sales activities for 6 Eden City Hotels in Amsterdam - Supervising two Sales Trainees - P&L Reports - Supporting marketing tasks as advertising and group emailing - Supporting the Director of Sales, Account Managers, Sales Executives, E-commerce Executive and General Management - Coordinating Internal Projects - Duty Manager Eden Hotel Group is now known as Hampshire Hospitality. RESPONSIBILITIES - Coordinating all sales activities for 6 Eden City Hotels in Amsterdam - Supervising two Sales Trainees - P&L Reports - Supporting marketing tasks as advertising and group emailing - Supporting the Director of Sales, Account Managers, Sales Executives, E-commerce Executive and General Management - Coordinating Internal Projects - Duty Manager



Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin

• Netherlands
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Conference Services Coordinator

  • Dec 2008 - Aug 2009

  RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervising Guest Services Trainees - Coordinating all Meeting & Event proposals and agreements - Supporting the Director of Guest Services - Communication between Event Planners and Banqueting Operations - Account management for service/event suppliers and entertainment RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervising Guest Services Trainees - Coordinating all Meeting & Event proposals and agreements - Supporting the Director of Guest Services - Communication between Event Planners and Banqueting Operations - Account management for service/event suppliers and entertainment



The Dylan Amsterdam, Member of The Leading Hotels of the World

• Netherlands
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Duty Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2008

  RESPONSIBILITIES - Duty Management - Supporting and supervising the Front Office team - Responsible for Fire, Life and Safety - Guest/VIP Services - Problem solving - Supporting the concierge and F&B department RESPONSIBILITIES - Duty Management - Supporting and supervising the Front Office team - Responsible for Fire, Life and Safety - Guest/VIP Services - Problem solving - Supporting the concierge and F&B department



Amstel Hotel

• Netherlands
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Duty Manager Trainee

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2008

  RESPONSIBILITIES - Duty Management - Supporting the Front Office - Supporting all operational departments - Guest/VIP Services - Problem Solving - Responsible for Fire Life and Safety - Reporting to the General Manager and Resident Manager EXTRA - Pre postition: Additional 12 weeks working as Pastry Cook in Restaurant 'La Rive', awarded with a Michelin Star. - Post position: Additional 3 months working as Brasserie & Lounge waiter. (Executive Chef at that time: Edwin Kats) Show less



Huka Lodge Taupo

• Taupo, New Zealand

• Food Beverage Trainee

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

  RESPONSIBILITIES - F&B Trainee - Private Dining attendant - Trained in New Zealand Wines & Spirits - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - Room Service - Multiple other tasks for supporting other hotel departments HOTEL AWARDS CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER (USA) Magazine, Top 100 The Best in the World awards – November 2006 Huka Lodge is ranked as sixth within the Top 15 Australia / Pacific Hotels. CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER (USA) Magazine, Reader’s Travel Awards – September 2006 Huka Lodge is ranked as the top New Zealand property at fifth place overall, within the Australasian & South Pacific category. ANDREW HARPER’S “HIDEAWAY REPORT,” 25th Annual Reader’s Survey – September 2006 Little Gems: your favorite hideaway resorts 50 or fewer rooms sees Huka Lodge ranked as No. 4 within the Top 20 International Hideaways listing Huka Lodge moves to top position within New Zealand as No. 14 within the Top 20 International Resorts list. TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, The World’s Best Awards – July 2006 Huka Lodge is listed in first place within the ranked Top 25 Hotels in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Show less