Leading Manager Category team

• Jul 2023 - Present

At Gamemania, a leading powerhouse in the gaming industry, I am entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the Category Team. As the Lead Manager, my focus lies in managing a talented group of professionals, collaborating cross-functionally, and strategizing to elevate Gamemania's presence in the market. I thrive on the thrill of navigating the ever-evolving gaming landscape and driving innovation. With a deep understanding of market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies, I bring a strategic approach to category management. By leveraging my expertise, I develop and execute comprehensive strategies that optimize revenue, drive customer engagement, and increase market share. Together with my team we are constantly seeking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals in the gaming, Toys, Tech and Merch industry, share knowledge, and explore collaborative ventures. If you're interested in discussing gaming strategies, industry developments, or potential partnerships, feel free to reach out and connect. Together, let's unlock new levels of success in the exciting world of gaming! #GamingEnthusiast #StrategicLeadership #Innovation #MarketGrowth #Collaboration Show less

Corporate Director Of Revenue Management

• Oct 2019 - May 2023

Corporate Director of Revenue Management & Ad Interim Cluster General Manager Antwerp @FLI Group

• Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

Hotel Manager @ Barsey by Warwick

• Nov 2018 - Sep 2019

Managing a 99 bedroomed exclusive boutique hotel. Responsible for a team of 40 persons all over the different cockpits. Launched the restaurant, enhanced the HSK productivity and reinforced the SOP’s. Managing a 99 bedroomed exclusive boutique hotel. Responsible for a team of 40 persons all over the different cockpits. Launched the restaurant, enhanced the HSK productivity and reinforced the SOP’s.

Revenue Manager (Hilton Garden inn Brussels city centre & Novotel Brussels Midi station

• Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

Enhance the revenue of 2 different branded hotels: Novotel Brussels Midi & Hilton Garden Inn Brussels city centre. Overseeing the sales and reservation department. Mission in the rebranding of the hotels and positioning on the Market following Brand standards. Enhance the revenue of 2 different branded hotels: Novotel Brussels Midi & Hilton Garden Inn Brussels city centre. Overseeing the sales and reservation department. Mission in the rebranding of the hotels and positioning on the Market following Brand standards.

General Manager

• May 2017 - Feb 2018

Within a franchised partner of Accor Hotels I was responsible of putting back on track a hotel in his first years of opening. Putting back the Ibis standards in place and rebuilding a full operational team. Coordinated the new pricing strategy of all coast hotels of the Accor Brand. Build a new F&B Strategy by creating the new social cooking experience that could fit the restrictive Ibis concept with maximization of the profits. Within a franchised partner of Accor Hotels I was responsible of putting back on track a hotel in his first years of opening. Putting back the Ibis standards in place and rebuilding a full operational team. Coordinated the new pricing strategy of all coast hotels of the Accor Brand. Build a new F&B Strategy by creating the new social cooking experience that could fit the restrictive Ibis concept with maximization of the profits.

Multi Property Revenue Manager (Novotel Brussels Grand place, Novotel Tour Noire, Novotel Mechelen)

• Jun 2014 - May 2017

Responsible of the total revenue of the 4 main mid-scale properties of the Accor Hotels Group in Brussels, Novotel Brussels Centre Off Grand Place, Novotel Brussels Centre Tour Noire and Novotel Mecheln Centrum. My main duties are setting up a short and long term strategy by analyzing and optimizing the current business mix. Providing accurate forecast to both GM’s and Head Department. Consulant in the contracting of different local Corporates and reducing positively towards contribution. Trained the different HOD of both hotels to understand the basics of revenue management of the different levels within their department. Cleaned up the existing PMS System (Opera) and enhanced the forecast precision of the Revenue System (ARMS). Consulted the different GM’s to provide clean and accurate Top- and Botomline results. Show less

Rooms Control Analyst (Revenue Management in a Cluster department of 5 hotels)

• Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

Worked my way up into a cluster department of 2 seniors a 3 junior revenue analysis reporting to a Revenue manager and the GM’s of the 5 hotels and 2 residences with a total capacity of 1500 rooms on the Brussels Market spread over different micro-places (EU-district, Centrum, Airport). This professional experience provided me all the basic revenue knowledge and made it possible for me to understand the complexity of the complete Brussels Market.My duties inside the cluster were very various and distinct. Main duty was implementing a daily strategy for the 5 Hotel properties together with the Junior analysts. I was responsible for training them in the complexity of the different tools and loading procedure in the Chanel manager (Evolution).Dealing with the daily quotations and training the other members of the department on the different displacement calculations of the different micro-places.Preparing the budgets and forecast together with my colleague senior Analyst and reported them to the revenue manager so he could set up the meeting with the GM’s and use them into a higher level towards the different operational departments of the hotels.Created different tools, in Excel via VBA, to use the different reports (PMS, Comp-set shopper, productivity management interface, PMI) into reliable reports to discuss with the GM’s on a daily/weekly and monthly meeting.Specialized into E-distribution for all properties Simplified the existing set-up towards a more clear and preforming setup and connection to the PMS. Setting up the PMS and the channel manager to the different distribution channels. (Set up of Evolution and Opera connectivity and pushed the XML connection to a full 2 way connection). Responsible of the distribution on the own Brand website by resetting up Myfidelio. Show less

Duty Manager @ Thon Hotel EU (Opening of a 4-star hotel with 405 rooms)

• Sep 2011 - Nov 2012

During the pre-opening of the Hotel I assisted the Manager. Both we worked closely on this project of 405 rooms, located in the European district of Brussels. During that period I was responsible of assisting the weekly meeting of the construction. Organized the implementation of the Vingcard (door security system) into the hotel. Next to this I met all possible providers for the furniture. Going from the base equipment for the rooms to organizing the merchandizing and operational material for all departments (Cutlery, furniture, room equipment…). In the last months before the opening (April 2012) I trained several departments on safety level within the building. Also worked close with the FO-manager in training the staff in terms of using the PMS systems. And created Ddifferent SOP within different departments in various fields.Once the hotel open I supervised all operations during the evening shifts. From the HSK-department till the F&B-department. This in order to secure that the standards of this four star hotel was secured. At last I measured the guest satisfaction within the hotel with as aim to remain in the top 20 hotels of Brussels. This by using several monitoring tools. Show less

Operational Trainee In F&B

• Mar 2011 - May 2011

I was assisting with supervising food and beverage/culinary daily operations. Those responsibilities include ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. To ensure that standards and legal obligations were followed. I assited in the ordering of F&B supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms. Supervising the daily F&B shift operation and to ensure compliance with all F&B policies, standards and procedures I've worked side by side with the F&B-manager to imrpove several objectives. The main goal during this internship was the start-up of a new menu and a new view of the restaurant and bar activity. This by creating and adapting the cost control facet of the department. The organisation to improve the productivity in the restaurant and bar by reorganizing and optimizing the current standar operation procedures and helping in training the staff members in it. Show less

Independent Associate

• Apr 2006 - Feb 2010

Responsible for the operational side of the restaurant, training staff, making orders and accounting of this family business. (stopped due starting Bachelor hotel Management studies) Responsible for the operational side of the restaurant, training staff, making orders and accounting of this family business. (stopped due starting Bachelor hotel Management studies)

Supervisor HSK

• Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

Holiday job Responsible of the smooth operation inside the Housekeeping department. Supervising and controlling room maids and rooms. Holiday job Responsible of the smooth operation inside the Housekeeping department. Supervising and controlling room maids and rooms.

Maitre Sommelier

• Nov 2005 - Mar 2006

Responsible for the wines and smooth operation of the restaurant. Responsible for the wines and smooth operation of the restaurant.

F&B - Assistant Maître D'hotel

• Mar 2005 - Nov 2005

Started as a Chef de Rang. Lead a team of 3 commis in a 5 star lux Hotel. After 2 months they promoted my to Assistant Maître D'hôtel. Organisation and giving small trainings during the season. Responsible of 15 persons within the F&B and Banqueting department. Started as a Chef de Rang. Lead a team of 3 commis in a 5 star lux Hotel. After 2 months they promoted my to Assistant Maître D'hôtel. Organisation and giving small trainings during the season. Responsible of 15 persons within the F&B and Banqueting department.