Claire Gontard
Co-Founder at Somewhere Lombok- Claim this Profile
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Limited working proficiency
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Cantonese Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Sonja Hunter (Nordman)
I had the honour of working alongside Claire as student executives and leaders with the Management Student Association at UBC. Claire is one of the most professional and hard working women I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Not only is she extremely well spoken (in 5 languages nonetheless) but she has an elegance and maturity about her that makes every client trust her and enjoy her presence. I am extremely excited to watch where her career takes her as I am sure she will do wonders.
Paul De Coninck
Aside from being a pleasure to work with, Claire is a take-charge person who is able to lead and motivate a team. Being fluent in several languages, Claire has no problem at all to adjust to an international environment. While she was an asset on the floor in the restaurant, Claire was also extraordinarily helpful in others areas of the company. In addition to being in charge of the hiring process prior to the opening and being in charge of our reservation system, Claire was our sales representative, wrote a transition package for other managers to come, dealt with all hotels & resort agent liaisons, and managed the restaurant and bar when I was away. Despite her lack of experience in the restaurant industry when she first arrived, Claire made up for it with dedication, very hard work and curiosity. She learned very quickly and surpassed my expectations. I was particularly impressed when she was in charge of planning a wedding from start to finish. Claire is extremely organized and despite it being the first wedding at The Barn, the event went flawlessly. I highly recommend Claire for employment. She is a team player and would be a great asset to any organization.
Sonja Hunter (Nordman)
I had the honour of working alongside Claire as student executives and leaders with the Management Student Association at UBC. Claire is one of the most professional and hard working women I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Not only is she extremely well spoken (in 5 languages nonetheless) but she has an elegance and maturity about her that makes every client trust her and enjoy her presence. I am extremely excited to watch where her career takes her as I am sure she will do wonders.
Paul De Coninck
Aside from being a pleasure to work with, Claire is a take-charge person who is able to lead and motivate a team. Being fluent in several languages, Claire has no problem at all to adjust to an international environment. While she was an asset on the floor in the restaurant, Claire was also extraordinarily helpful in others areas of the company. In addition to being in charge of the hiring process prior to the opening and being in charge of our reservation system, Claire was our sales representative, wrote a transition package for other managers to come, dealt with all hotels & resort agent liaisons, and managed the restaurant and bar when I was away. Despite her lack of experience in the restaurant industry when she first arrived, Claire made up for it with dedication, very hard work and curiosity. She learned very quickly and surpassed my expectations. I was particularly impressed when she was in charge of planning a wedding from start to finish. Claire is extremely organized and despite it being the first wedding at The Barn, the event went flawlessly. I highly recommend Claire for employment. She is a team player and would be a great asset to any organization.
Sonja Hunter (Nordman)
I had the honour of working alongside Claire as student executives and leaders with the Management Student Association at UBC. Claire is one of the most professional and hard working women I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Not only is she extremely well spoken (in 5 languages nonetheless) but she has an elegance and maturity about her that makes every client trust her and enjoy her presence. I am extremely excited to watch where her career takes her as I am sure she will do wonders.
Paul De Coninck
Aside from being a pleasure to work with, Claire is a take-charge person who is able to lead and motivate a team. Being fluent in several languages, Claire has no problem at all to adjust to an international environment. While she was an asset on the floor in the restaurant, Claire was also extraordinarily helpful in others areas of the company. In addition to being in charge of the hiring process prior to the opening and being in charge of our reservation system, Claire was our sales representative, wrote a transition package for other managers to come, dealt with all hotels & resort agent liaisons, and managed the restaurant and bar when I was away. Despite her lack of experience in the restaurant industry when she first arrived, Claire made up for it with dedication, very hard work and curiosity. She learned very quickly and surpassed my expectations. I was particularly impressed when she was in charge of planning a wedding from start to finish. Claire is extremely organized and despite it being the first wedding at The Barn, the event went flawlessly. I highly recommend Claire for employment. She is a team player and would be a great asset to any organization.
Sonja Hunter (Nordman)
I had the honour of working alongside Claire as student executives and leaders with the Management Student Association at UBC. Claire is one of the most professional and hard working women I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Not only is she extremely well spoken (in 5 languages nonetheless) but she has an elegance and maturity about her that makes every client trust her and enjoy her presence. I am extremely excited to watch where her career takes her as I am sure she will do wonders.
Paul De Coninck
Aside from being a pleasure to work with, Claire is a take-charge person who is able to lead and motivate a team. Being fluent in several languages, Claire has no problem at all to adjust to an international environment. While she was an asset on the floor in the restaurant, Claire was also extraordinarily helpful in others areas of the company. In addition to being in charge of the hiring process prior to the opening and being in charge of our reservation system, Claire was our sales representative, wrote a transition package for other managers to come, dealt with all hotels & resort agent liaisons, and managed the restaurant and bar when I was away. Despite her lack of experience in the restaurant industry when she first arrived, Claire made up for it with dedication, very hard work and curiosity. She learned very quickly and surpassed my expectations. I was particularly impressed when she was in charge of planning a wedding from start to finish. Claire is extremely organized and despite it being the first wedding at The Barn, the event went flawlessly. I highly recommend Claire for employment. She is a team player and would be a great asset to any organization.
Experience
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Somewhere Lombok
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Indonesia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Jun 2017 - Present
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Financial Analyst & Manager
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Dec 2015 - Jan 2017
Family Office / Boutique Investment Firm • Analyze deals and the potential for investment • Locate and deal with brokers to find potential development sites • Build deal presentations and pipeline to present to potential investors • Build due diligence packs for the family • Comparable analysis and research • Site visits & follow ups • Keep record of competitors fees and charges Family Office / Boutique Investment Firm • Analyze deals and the potential for investment • Locate and deal with brokers to find potential development sites • Build deal presentations and pipeline to present to potential investors • Build due diligence packs for the family • Comparable analysis and research • Site visits & follow ups • Keep record of competitors fees and charges
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The Barn
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Netherlands
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant General Manager
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Aug 2014 - Nov 2015
• Part of 3-man team that managed the restaurant renovations and its reopening • Handled all hotel and agent liaisons • Oversaw all media, advertising, and sales • Operated the floor and kitchen to ensure quality of the food and service • Responsible for all hiring at the restaurant (chefs, bartenders, waiter) • Ordering inventory and supplies, tallied receipts, processed employee payroll, closing the till, shifts, and managed all reservations • Responsible for menu translation and design Show less
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Odin Events
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Wedding Planner
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May 2014 - Feb 2015
• Planned a wedding from start to finish • Managed negotiations and budgets with clients • Prepared proposals for location, design, and logistics • Oversaw menu creations • Managed every detail throughout the process and on the day of the wedding • Finished under budget • Planned a wedding from start to finish • Managed negotiations and budgets with clients • Prepared proposals for location, design, and logistics • Oversaw menu creations • Managed every detail throughout the process and on the day of the wedding • Finished under budget
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Vice President of Corporate Relations
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Feb 2013 - May 2014
• Increased sponsorship by 40% • Acquired sponsors from more diverse fields • Lead and organized the CPA Rival Case Competition that won a national award, a first for the University • Organized large events and helped link business students to the business community • Increased sponsorship by 40% • Acquired sponsors from more diverse fields • Lead and organized the CPA Rival Case Competition that won a national award, a first for the University • Organized large events and helped link business students to the business community
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Alumni Services
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Singapore
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Alumni Ambassador
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Dec 2011 - May 2013
• Lead the Student Legacy Council in organizing numerous fundraisers • Organized events to ensure all alumni are still involved with the University • Alumni statistic reports on excel and powerpoint • Lead the Student Legacy Council in organizing numerous fundraisers • Organized events to ensure all alumni are still involved with the University • Alumni statistic reports on excel and powerpoint
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International Programs and Services
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jump Start Assistant
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Aug 2011 - Sep 2012
Plan, prepare, and host an active week for new International Students Plan, prepare, and host an active week for new International Students
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Rugby Society
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Netherlands
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Sports Teams and Clubs
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
• Started the varsity program at UBC • Managed and lead a team of executives • Maintained the club’s vision • Organized numerous successful events • Started the varsity program at UBC • Managed and lead a team of executives • Maintained the club’s vision • Organized numerous successful events
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Orient Unlimited
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Events Services
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Intern
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May 2011 - Jun 2011
• Learning experience from the Producer by attending meetings and contributing in tasks such as: - Writing and preparing an event proposal presentation for the client - Following up with clients and projects and ensure customer satisfaction • Learning experience from the Producer by attending meetings and contributing in tasks such as: - Writing and preparing an event proposal presentation for the client - Following up with clients and projects and ensure customer satisfaction
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Kimamaya
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Think Tanks
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Guest Relations Manager
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Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
• Managed all duties for hotel staff • In charge of reservations and front desk management • Filed weekly and monthly accounting reports • Achieved occupancy goals by promoting the hotel via booking agents and advertising • Organized events such as a snow rugby tournament and a jazz festival • Maintained good relationships resulting in high number of returning customers • Managed all duties for hotel staff • In charge of reservations and front desk management • Filed weekly and monthly accounting reports • Achieved occupancy goals by promoting the hotel via booking agents and advertising • Organized events such as a snow rugby tournament and a jazz festival • Maintained good relationships resulting in high number of returning customers
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Education
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2010 - 2014
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Management, International Business Management -
1996 - 2009
French International School, Hong Kong
French Baccalaureat, Economics
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