Experience

CBRE MENA

• United Arab Emirates
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director, Hotels & Tourism

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Knight Frank Middle East

• United Arab Emirates
• Leasing Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Partner, Hospitality & Leisure Development Consultancy

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2022

• Manager, Hospitality & Leisure Development Consultancy

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

• Senior Consultant

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018



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• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant, Real Estate, Hospitality & Tourism

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

  Responsible for managing complex real estate projects, clients accounts and team members.Performed strategic advisory work including corporate strategy, operational and organizational re-structuring and transformation plans.Training and coaching junior and new members of the team on PKF's standard operating procedures and core service lines including methodologies and financial modeling.Coordinated and contributed to business development trips / meetings across the GCC representing PKF TCH.

• Consultant, Real Estate, Hospitality & Tourism

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

  Significantly contributed to a large number of hospitality and real estate advisory projects across multiple industry sectors and asset classes.Conducted Market and Financial Feasibility and Highest and Best Use Studies including contributing to financial models and forecasting projections.Reviewed and provided key findings on (concept) master plans and architectural drawings / designs for the analysis of individual components and mixed-use developments.Performed asset management assignments as well as operator selections.Contributed to business development and proposal writing; assisted in PKF's internally produced industry reporting tool, "Market Mirror" and generated business leads.



Fairmont The Palm, Dubai

• United Arab Emirates
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Banquets

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Featuring approximately 2,300 square metres of conference and event space, managed and executed a large number of high profile events including the General Managers leadership conference for Fairmont Raffles Hotels International shortly after the hotel's opening. Analyzed departmental profit and loss account to create opportunities for maximizing revenue and productivity while controlling expenses, realizing increased revenues, decreased leased labor costs and increased GOP versus budget. Devised and trained operational procedures while leading a team of twelve colleagues in preparation for the hotel's opening; high demanding first quarter exceeding budget; awarded 'Team of the Quarter' and nominated 'Leader of the Month'. Established a highly motivated and engaged team resulting in very favorable colleague engagement survey results; third highest departmental score within the hotel. We achieved first out of all Fairmont properties globally in the meeting and events JD Power satisfaction survey in 2013.



Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv

• Ukraine
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food and Beverage Task Force

  • Apr 2012 - May 2012

  Selected to lead and train three leaders and seven colleagues during the opening of the hotel and to standardize the event and service product according to the brand and local market standards. Closely liaised with sales and marketing to identify key drivers to increase market share in events and maximize revenue opportunities. Selected to lead and train three leaders and seven colleagues during the opening of the hotel and to standardize the event and service product according to the brand and local market standards. Closely liaised with sales and marketing to identify key drivers to increase market share in events and maximize revenue opportunities.



Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

• United Arab Emirates
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Banquet Manager

  • Apr 2011 - May 2012

  Featuring approximately 2,400 square metres of conference and event space, planned and executed one of the largest events in Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi Film Festival, hosting up to 1,500 guests while leading a team of 100 colleagues.Led a full-time team of three leaders and twenty colleagues in the absence of a Director of Banquets for eight months and achieved to raise colleague engagement survey; awarded 'Team of the Quarter' for the second quarter in 2011 and nominated 'Leader of the Month' for July 2011.

• Assistant Chief Steward

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  Coached and mentored two leaders and twenty-six colleagues; awarded for the 'Team of the Quarter' in the first quarter of 2011 and nominated 'Leader of Month' for August 2010.



Fairmont Royal York

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Leadership Development Program- Food & Beverage

  • Sep 2008 - Feb 2010

  Selected for the highly competitive leadership development program designed at selecting high potentials with the ability of being placed on a 'fast track' to become a hotel manager within 10 years. Completed the 18-month program; six months in Banqueting and Events (featuring approximately 19,000 square metres of conference and event space), managing and executing high profile events of up to 2,000 guests and receiving numerous positive comments from clients resulting in increased JD Power scores and awards for exceptional performance; six months in Food and Beverage Outlets, supervising the daily operations of seven outlets and addressed guest and unionized staff sensitivities; and six months in Stewarding managing a large team supporting the front of house operations.



The Boca Raton

• Hospitality
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Manager (MID)- Food & Beverage

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  Professional Training year- Succesfully completed a twelve month undergraduate 'Manager In Development Program' at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Food and Beverage. Six months completed in the role of Assistant Manager of Cappy's Restaurant and six months completed as Assistant Manager in Private Dining Professional Training year- Succesfully completed a twelve month undergraduate 'Manager In Development Program' at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Food and Beverage. Six months completed in the role of Assistant Manager of Cappy's Restaurant and six months completed as Assistant Manager in Private Dining