Experience

Iconic Hotels by Geocon

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager - Hotels

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Responsible for the leadership, management and direction of the Hotel Division of Iconic Hotels, currently 9 hotels and 4 restuarants & bars. Key tasks include delivering above budgets and acheiving more than market share, creating a work culture of inclusiveness and accountability, whilst driving guest sentiment and team engagement. Key contact for owners and stakeholders, managing their assets across hotel, restaurants, retail, and commercial spaces. The strategic lead for the hospitality group, with a skilled team reporting to me in the areas of Finance, Revenue, Sales, Marketing, F&B, HR, Commercial, and Operations The largest independent hotelier in the ACT, Iconic Hotels designs and delivers unparalleled acommodation and commercial services. Since 2010, Iconic Hotels has been setting the pace for hotel design, development, and management within the ACT. A division of Geocon, the largest independant construction, development, hotelier and employer in ACT, Iconic Hotels currently owns and operates 9 hotels in Canberra and the surrounding region. Expansion plans with a strong pipeline of hotels will further increase the hotel portfolio. Show less



Kangaroo Valley Escapes

• Australia
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

  Kangaroo Valley Escapes provides an expanding portfolio of exquisite short-term holiday rentals with a collection of high end quality homes, cottages, and apartments in the Southern Highlands Region of NSW. We are committed to providing authentic and anticipatory guest service experiences across the entire guest journey, unlocking local insights and explorations into the realm of luxury and relaxation. With international travel restricted, domestic travel to regional areas are indeed an amazing alternative for families, couples, and groups to escape for that well deserved break. Just two hours from Sydney and Canberra, Kangaroo Valley is perfect for a nature escape, holiday destination or romatic getaway. Perfectly located for day trips to the beautiful South Coast or Southern Highlands of trendy Bowral or historic Berrima. There truly is so much diversity in one location. https://kangaroovalleyescapes.com Show less



Far East Hospitality Management (S) Pte Ltd

• Singapore
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• VP, Corporate Support & Resource

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2021

• Vice President - Corporate Support & Resource

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

  Continuing with the key responsibilities include:Head of Corporate Support responsibilities for Far East Hospitality portfolio in areas of;- risk audit & compliance- SOPs- service quality- productivity & innovation- pre openings - technical design services- special projects- central sourcing & procurement- service level agreementsIn addition responsible for asset mamagement, strategic planning, business agility, and an owners representative for our overseas owned hotel properties. Hotel Operations: Overseeing the hotel operations, sales & marketing, and revenue & distributuon of four hotels with room inventory of 1,000+ rooms.Hotels include: Orchard Parade Hotel, The Elizabeth Hotel, Quincy Hotel, Rendezvous Hotel, Show less

• Assistant Director Of Operations

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2019

  Continuing with the key responsibilities include:Head of Corporate Support responsibilities for Far East Hospitality portfolio in areas of;- risk audit & compliance- SOPs- service quality- productivity & innovation- pre openings - technical services- special projectsIn addition responsible for asset mamagement, strategic planning, business agility, and as an owners representative for our overseas owned hotel properties. Hotel Operations: Overseeing the hotel operations, sales & marketing, and revenue & distributuon of five hotels with room inventory of 1,000+ rooms.Hotels include: Orchard Parade Hotel, The Elizabeth Hotel, Quincy Hotel, Rendezvous Hotel, and Amoy Hotel Show less



Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hotel General Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

  Responsibilities include: Overseeing hotel operations of a full service 4.5 star corporate and events hotel with 300+ accommodation rooms. Oversight of the most recently built Vibe Hotel Marysville, which provides a new age conference and events centre, a wonderful accommodation and restaurant offering, in a symbolic area of regional victoria. Responsibilities include: Overseeing hotel operations of a full service 4.5 star corporate and events hotel with 300+ accommodation rooms. Oversight of the most recently built Vibe Hotel Marysville, which provides a new age conference and events centre, a wonderful accommodation and restaurant offering, in a symbolic area of regional victoria.

• Area General Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2015

  Responsibilities include: Overseeing the operation and sales & marketing of two hotels with inventory of 600+ rooms Strategy lead in productivity & innovation initiatives for the entire hospitality business unit Strategy lead in all hotel openings in planning & development Responsibilities include: Overseeing the operation and sales & marketing of two hotels with inventory of 600+ rooms Strategy lead in productivity & innovation initiatives for the entire hospitality business unit Strategy lead in all hotel openings in planning & development



TFE Hotels

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 400 - 500 Employee

• General Manager - Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne

  • 2011 - 2013

• Area General Manager - Victoria

  • 2011 - 2013

• Area General Manager - Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia

  • 2009 - 2011



Toga Hotels

• Australia
• Hospitality

• Area General Manager - Takeover Team Travelodge Parmeston North

  • 2008 - 2008

• Area General Manager - Takeover Team Travelodge Wellington

  • 2008 - 2008

• Hotel Manager - Opening Team Adina Apartments Northbank

  • 2006 - 2008

• General Manager - Travelodge Southbank Hotel

  • 2005 - 2005

• General Manager - Opening Team Adina Copenhagen

  • 2005 - 2005

• Hotel Manager - Medina Apartment Sydney Central (now Adina Sydney Central)

  • 2002 - 2003

• Hotel Manager - Medina Apartment on Crown (now Adina on Crown)

  • 2000 - 2002


Accor
• France
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee
• Assistant Manager

  • 1998 - 2000