Experience

Hotels En Ville

• France
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  Paris Area, France Hotels En Ville is specialized in the realization of hotel projects: design and operation, management, marketing and coaching. The main activity of Hotels En Ville is Management Contracts which involve not just selling a method of doing things but involve actually doing them with a wide range of functions, such as technical operation of a production facility, management of personnel, accounting, marketing services and training for independant boutique hotels, from 8 to 88 rooms, from 3 to 5… Show more Hotels En Ville is specialized in the realization of hotel projects: design and operation, management, marketing and coaching. The main activity of Hotels En Ville is Management Contracts which involve not just selling a method of doing things but involve actually doing them with a wide range of functions, such as technical operation of a production facility, management of personnel, accounting, marketing services and training for independant boutique hotels, from 8 to 88 rooms, from 3 to 5 star properties. Show less



VIPARIS

• France
• Events Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte Unibail-Rodamco Group



ESCP Business School

• France
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive MBA

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  Paris Area, France Executive MBA Starbucks Coffee EMEA: International Consultancy Project- Strategy, marketing and development C.W.W. - International Consultant (Jan 2010 - Dec 2011) Integrated optimization freelance missions for top-range hotels, from operations and customer experience audit to staff training: - Hotel Opening: Hotel Doha Seef, Doha, Qatar - Audit Food & Beverage: Hotel Sofitel Imperial & Art Lounge Spa and So Night Lounge, Marrakech, Morrocco, - Audit & Operations:… Show more Executive MBA Starbucks Coffee EMEA: International Consultancy Project- Strategy, marketing and development C.W.W. - International Consultant (Jan 2010 - Dec 2011) Integrated optimization freelance missions for top-range hotels, from operations and customer experience audit to staff training: - Hotel Opening: Hotel Doha Seef, Doha, Qatar - Audit Food & Beverage: Hotel Sofitel Imperial & Art Lounge Spa and So Night Lounge, Marrakech, Morrocco, - Audit & Operations: Palmeraie Golf Palace, Marrakech, Morrocco - Luxury attitude: Hôtel de Vendôme, Paris - Yield Management & CRM Show less



A Curious Group of Hotels

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• L'HOTEL*****, LE RESTAURANT, 1 Michelin star, General Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2009

  Paris Area, France Exercised full responsibility for the operations, recruitment, public and commercial relations, accounting, event planning, marketing, and human resources for the entire luxury establishment Charged with managing the business unit, both the hotel and the restaurant Coordinated the professional training program for all 33 staff members Launching of co-branding business partnerships with Cartier, Ladurée, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Openskies (previously L’Avion), Gaspard Yurkievich, La… Show more Exercised full responsibility for the operations, recruitment, public and commercial relations, accounting, event planning, marketing, and human resources for the entire luxury establishment Charged with managing the business unit, both the hotel and the restaurant Coordinated the professional training program for all 33 staff members Launching of co-branding business partnerships with Cartier, Ladurée, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Openskies (previously L’Avion), Gaspard Yurkievich, La Poste, Le Monde… Pioneered and maintained the use of online social networking sites Led L’Hôtel to numerous awards and international recognition including: - Awarded 1 Michelin star in March 2008 for the restaurant - Awarded « Best Hotel in Urban Category » January 2008 by American Magazine Harper’s Bazaar - Among the “101 Most Beautiful Hotels in the World” by English magazine Tatler - One of the “10 Most Beautiful Romantic Hotels in the World” by Reuters - Awarded “Best Restaurant in Luxury category” by IHRA, the International Hotel & Restaurant Association, Los Angeles in November 2008 Show less



Les Hôtels de Paris

• France
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Zone Managing Director

  • Jun 2000 - Jul 2005

  Paris Area, France Responsible for five 3- and 4-star hotels in Paris’ 17th Arrondissement: Villa Eugénie (4 stars), Villa Alessandra (4 stars), Pavillon Péreire Arc de Triomphe (3 stars), Pavillon Villiers Etoile (3 stars), Résidence Monceau Etoile (3 stars). Supervised the directors of each business unit and managed a team of 60 employees. Oversaw budget forecasts, debiting accounts and commercial contracts; obtained budget benchmarks Communicated directly with the General Direction of the… Show more Responsible for five 3- and 4-star hotels in Paris’ 17th Arrondissement: Villa Eugénie (4 stars), Villa Alessandra (4 stars), Pavillon Péreire Arc de Triomphe (3 stars), Pavillon Villiers Etoile (3 stars), Résidence Monceau Etoile (3 stars). Supervised the directors of each business unit and managed a team of 60 employees. Oversaw budget forecasts, debiting accounts and commercial contracts; obtained budget benchmarks Communicated directly with the General Direction of the Group. General Manager Hôtel Villa Eugenie Managed and supervised the hotel and its staff of 15 employees, 231 rooms Coordinated and oversaw the grand opening of the business (July 2000), including staff recruitment, establishment of the administrative and commercial structure, physical layout, and budget forecasts Set up the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) computer system and coordinated hotel publicity targeting various sectors of the tourism market. Represented not only the hotel but also the entire Les Hôtels de Paris Group at international trade shows and conferences. Developed business connections and relationships within the corporate market by traveling across France and Europe to meet potential clients. Show less



Châteaux & Hôtels Collection - Alain Ducasse Group

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Marketing Manager

  • May 1999 - May 2000

  Paris Area, France 534 Hotels - 15 000 rooms Hotel Chain bought by Alain Ducasse Managed a team of 6 people at the Reservation Center Negotiated contracts with tour operators and travel agencies, developed commercial partnerships with Europcar, GaultMillau, Cable TV channels, Orange, American Express, Champagne and Peugeot, among others. Represented Chateaux & Hotels Collection at hotel and tourism trade shows and exhibitions (World Travel Market, B.I.T., F.I.T.U.R., TUR, etc.), primarily responsible… Show more 534 Hotels - 15 000 rooms Hotel Chain bought by Alain Ducasse Managed a team of 6 people at the Reservation Center Negotiated contracts with tour operators and travel agencies, developed commercial partnerships with Europcar, GaultMillau, Cable TV channels, Orange, American Express, Champagne and Peugeot, among others. Represented Chateaux & Hotels Collection at hotel and tourism trade shows and exhibitions (World Travel Market, B.I.T., F.I.T.U.R., TUR, etc.), primarily responsible for international markets and e-business. Conceptualized and created special packages (marriage, etc) for the hotel chain, Gift vouchers, as well as seminars/incentives and other special programming Charged with the international public relations for the Fédération Européenne d’Hébergement Historique, composed of 12 associations spread throughout 9 countries. Show less



Hôtel Le Tourville

• France
• Hospitality

• General Manager

  • Apr 1997 - May 1999

  Paris Area, France Operations Management of the property and staff (15 employees), Budgets forecasts and GDS layout Established the administrative and commercial organization and the physical layout for the opening of a new branch: Hotel Le Lavoisier (4 stars); trained the new Hotel Director Elected President of the Châteaux & Hôtels Association for the greater Paris Metropolitan Area (Ile-de-France)



The Eliot Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Office Manager

  • Jun 1996 - Mar 1997

  Greater Boston Area Principally responsible for reception, reservation, concierge, and house-keeping services in addition to all cash registers; charged with staff training



Walt Disney World

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cultural Representative

  • Jun 1992 - Jul 1993

  Orlando, Florida Area Orlando, Florida - USA Represented France culturally at the EPCOT Center Cast Member at the Chefs de France (Paul Bocuse, Gaston Lenôtre, Roger Vergé)