Experience

Miller Apartments Adelaide

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Bridgeport Hotel

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Business Development Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021



1834 Hotels

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales, Special Projects

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2021

• Group Director of Sales

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2018

  To oversee and manage the sales operations of 1834 Hotels managed properties, to achieve and exceed budget revenue expectations. To build strong industry relationships & drive revenue development at each property.



Raffles Hotel Singapore

• Singapore
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Leisure Sales Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2014

  Key focus is to build the leisure business from the key markets of Australia/New Zealand, UK/Europe and USA; also specialising in luxury travel from top consortia accounts including Virtuoso, AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, Signature Travel and other key operators. By delivering professional and attentive client service I aim to achieve suitable financial returns for key stakeholders. There are a few hotels in the world whose names have become virtually synonymous with the cities in which they are located – and none more so than Raffles in Singapore. I feel very honoured to represent the grand dame.



IHG Hotels & Resorts

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2012

  To manage sales activities and events in line with the annual sales and marketing plan to achieve/exceed budget and sales strategy for the hotel. Main market focus: MICE (Meetings, Incentive, Conference, Events) and international leisure (groups). To manage sales activities and events in line with the annual sales and marketing plan to achieve/exceed budget and sales strategy for the hotel. Main market focus: MICE (Meetings, Incentive, Conference, Events) and international leisure (groups).



Australian Tourism Export Council

• Australia
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair, SA Young ATEC branch

  • Aug 2009 - Feb 2011

  Young ATEC (YATEC) is made up of ATEC members under the age of 36 who are interested in furthering their careers through networking with other young professionals working in the tourism industry. Young ATEC events are run independently by the Young ATEC Committee in each branch. These events are aimed at those employed in tourism who may be new to the industry, and offer the opportunity to meet industry colleagues in a social or educational environment to learn from experienced senior personnel within the industry. YATEC events are designed to be fun and innovative for the leaders of tomorrow.



Majestic Hotels & Apartments

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales & Marketing

  • Apr 2008 - Feb 2011

  Plan and develop sales & marketing strategies to achieve sales growth, whilst maintaining solid yield and occupancy. With an annual turnover of approximately AUD$15 million, the position requires strong leadership and planning to work within the corporate, leisure and online sector to achieve occupancy and yield targets, whilst maintaining relationships. Majestic Hotels group comprises of:- Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, 120 rooms : 4.5 star- Majestic Old Lion Apartments, 66 apartments : 4 star- Majestic Tynte Street Apartments, 24 apartments : 4 star- Majesic Oasis Apartments, 75 apartments : 4 star- Majestic Minima Hotel, 46 rooms : 3.5 starIn addition to the above properties, strategies must also be implemented for the F&B outlets within the business:- Culshaw's Grill, 55 seat restaurant- Nandina Function rooms, max capacity 100

• Business Development Executive

  • Sep 2003 - Apr 2008

  Responsible for sourcing and securing corporate business for each of the 5 properties, whilst maintaining relationships and solid yield.