Finance Manager

• Sep 2021 - Present

Project Manager

• Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

Atlantik is a full service DMC that focuses on Incentives, events, conferences, bespoke luxury travel (FIT), cruise shore excursions and pre- post & turnaround services in Iceland. • Fostered relationships with vendors to foster positive working relationships. • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance. • Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs. • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives. • Managed all phases of projects from procurement to commission. • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases. • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance. • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders. • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings. • Conducted forecasting to determine possible changes and issues for supply chain business. • Prepared quotes for new products and services and composed budgets. Show less

Chief Operations Officer

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2019

Thorsgardur is a private investment company. Thorsgardur owns a diversified portfolio of residential and commercial real estate with 34 properties in Iceland. Investments are focused on real estate, hospitality, technology and media. Thatsgardur is an agile orginazation. • Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections. • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions. • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities. • Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals. • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership. • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies. • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization. • Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs. Show less

Chief Operating Officer

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2019

RAM is a subsidiary of Thorsgarður. RAM runs Kvosin Downtown Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel in downtown Reykjavik. • Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections. • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions. • Fostered new business through participation in trade shows and initiating communications with prospective clients via phone and email. • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities. • Developed comprehensive performance reports using Google Analytics to strategize resource allocation and establish performance metrics for clients. • Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals. • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership. • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies. • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization. • Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs. Show less

General Manager

• Jul 2007 - Jul 2015

Barco owned and operated 4 different restaurants and 3 bars in Reykjavik. • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance. • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services. • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts. • Trained back-up associates and led crew members in managing operations of storefront. • Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios. • Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities. • Recruited and interviewed candidates for management to evaluate readiness and fit for position. • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs. • Produced regular reports to evaluate performance, adjust strategies and maintain agile, sustainable operations. Show less