Event Specialist

• Jun 2021 - Present

Corporate and Travel Manager

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2020

I work in Accommodations Plus International as a Corporate and Leisure Travel Manager for our International European, Asia and Middle Eastern clients. I currently oversee the direction of existing API vertical accounts with the goal of maximizing prevailing relationships to expand market share. I collaborated with the research and sourcing team to provide all details of destinations to ensure a seamless approach to sourcing many global destinations hotels for clients. Wins and strategic planning in order to maximize API revenue, as well as client savings goals including but not limited to sourcing timelines for expiring contracts and contract renewals. Show less

Director & Founder

• Jun 2008 - May 2018

I worked and established one of the leading Wedding Planning & Event Management companies in the beautiful Algarve, Portugal. I negotiation signature themes for clients with our main vendors and suppliers to execute contracts for Brides and Grooms for the weddings. I was responsible for the staff in the planning and delivery of a quality wedding/event services. Where I ensured successful on time and quality delivery of all third-party services. I established fruitful relationships between staff, suppliers and customers to ensure a successful business model. I had the responsibility for maintaining a profitable business in line with company goals. 1) Successful media branding recognition, in a national newspaper, for a leading new business start-up in the Wedding Planning sector. 2) Achieved +100% Customer growth in year one, ensuring continued sustainability and investment in service offering. 3) Increased vendor contract growth +10% annually, ensuring expansion of services and products, whilst maintaining the highest delivery and quality standards in supplier engagement. 4) Positive cash flow cycle maintained, by identifying and streamlining the process for supplier and customer/client payment terms. 5) Earned highly positive feedback reviews and testimonials. Show less