Experience

Travel Counsellors UAE
• United Arab Emirates
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Travel Business Owner

  • Nov 2022 - Present

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
• United Arab Emirates
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

Marriott International
• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee
• Director of Sales and Marketing, Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai

  • Apr 2020 - Mar 2022


Accor

• France
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cluster Director of Sales, Raffles Dubai & Sofitel Dubai WAFI

  • Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

  Participating in the set-up and structure of the sales department for the pre-opening of Sofitel including recruitment, developing budgets, rate positioning and strategic plans. Continuing to ensure that improvements are realized in the department (account production and maintenance) by identifying team needs and providing appraisals alongside development plans to action. Participating in the set-up and structure of the sales department for the pre-opening of Sofitel including recruitment, developing budgets, rate positioning and strategic plans. Continuing to ensure that improvements are realized in the department (account production and maintenance) by identifying team needs and providing appraisals alongside development plans to action.



Raffles Dubai

• United Arab Emirates
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Sales - Corporate & Groups

  • Aug 2016 - May 2019

  Budget preparation and analysis including 3 month forecast and monthly rolling forecast.Responsible for the creation and implementation of strategic business plans.Representing and promoting the hotel across international markets attending sales trade shows, road shows and web calls to drive room night production.

• Assistant Director Of Sales - Corporate

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  Developed and maintained business relationships with current and prospective accounts to enhance production.Training, coaching and leading the team to meet allocated targets and budgets.

• Corporate Sales Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Primary focus on account management, expansion and developing client relations. Responsible for local and all non-GCC international corporate accounts.



Fairmont Dubai

• United Arab Emirates
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director of Catering and Conference Services

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2014

  Responsible for the daily operations and management of the CCS team. Accountable for groups and events from contract preparation to execution and feedback follow up. Responsible for the daily operations and management of the CCS team. Accountable for groups and events from contract preparation to execution and feedback follow up.



Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

• United Arab Emirates
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Food and Beverage Manager, Poolside Restaurant and Bar

  • Nov 2010 - Sep 2011

• Food and Beverage Assistant Manager, Chocolate Gallery & Al Naba'a Lounge

  • Jun 2009 - Oct 2010



Fairmont Royal York

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Banquet Manager

  • Oct 2008 - May 2009

• Leadership Development Program, Food and Beverage

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2008


Fairmont Algonquin
• Leadership Development Program, Assistant Manager Bistro

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2007