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REF NO:H1448

As a result of a re-organization, I am currently seeking a new position. I have an excellent track record which my previous employer, CONFIDENTIAL

, will be happy to confirm.

I would be grateful if you would keep my details on file and advise me of any London based general hotel management vacancies which may arise. Thanking you in anticipation.

HISTORY OF PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

1991 to 1997 CONFIDENTIAL

PLC
General Manager of the CONFIDENTIAL

, London SW7 3ER
4*, 105 bedroom hotel with Conference facilities, Health Club, Wine-bar and Public House
Managed a 1.8 million refurbishment program whilst continuing to grow yield.
Took this hotel to 2nd ‘Best Performing Hotel' 1994 out of the 52 County Hotels Group
More than doubled this hotels' NOP since 1992 to half year 1997 inc.
Exceeded budgetary target each year since I took office. Results were achieved through effective and creative selling, controlling yield from mixed market segments, effective overheads control and constantly seeking out commercial opportunities Maximised marketing & sales research and analysis by installing database management and research software.
Hands-on approach to staff training, understanding Quality Service and investing in people.
Received recognition 'Meilleur Directeur' Award from the Club Presse Côte d'Azur, May 1993.

1990 CONFIDENTIAL

(Taken over on 1/4/91 by CONFIDENTIAL

)
Transferred internally to the CONFIDENTIAL

September 1991
General Manager of the CONFIDENTIAL

, London

1988 to 1990 CONFIDENTIAL

General Manager

Between 1985 and 1988 CONFIDENTIAL

-Deputy General Manager, CONFIDENTIAL

-Senior Assistant Manager & Conference & Banqueting Manager , CONFIDENTIAL

-Senior Assistant Manager & Conference &Banqueting Manager , CONFIDENTIAL

1984

(Knightsbridge) Ltd
Special Events Manager at the CONFIDENTIAL

1983

Catering Manager - Special Events

1981 CONFIDENTIAL

Assistant Banqueting Manager

During this time, I was seconded back to CONFIDENTIAL

for the following events :
-June 1982 => Royal Ascot, accountable for the whole 2nd floor of the Royal Enclosure.
-Sep' 1982 => Farnborough Air Show , responsible for a private chalet operated on behalf of Mal Tool Engineering
*****
Education
Secondaires (in France) Ecole Privée, Notre-Dame, 92100 France
Preparatory '70 to '71 Torrens, Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent
Public School '71 to '75 King's School Canterbury

Hotel Management Training
1976 to 1980: Management Trainee with British Transport Hotels
Properties: Gt. Northern, Gt. Eastern, Grosvenor Victoria and Charing Cross Hotels.
Industrial release at the Hotel de la Paix, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Graduated 1980 & awarded the British Transport Hotels Management Training Certificate.

Courses & Further Qualifications
-Trainer Skills 1,2 & 3
-Dale Carnegie Customer Relations & Personnel Development
-Management Personality Development
-Finance & Accountancy for Executives
-Sales Techniques
-Business Development & Research
-Action-Centered Leadership
-Lotus 123, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Presentations graphics) / scanning, Internet & E-mail
-Database Management by Symantec
-Computer Communications (GDS, Internet, CompuServe)
-Thomas International Management Systems (Psychometric testing)
-Investors in People

Interests, Hobbies & Memberships

Cooking, flying light aircraft, motorcycling & photography. Making of stained glass artifacts and keep up to date and develop my computer technology knowledge, particularly as a tool for research and effective communications.

* Ex Executive Council Member of the Kensington & Chelsea Chamber of Commerce
* Member of the West London Hotel Managers' Club
* Member of the Institute of Travel Managers (Corporate)