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Senior Project Manager | Hospitality & FF&E

Salary / Daily rate

Lisbon, Portugal

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

Project Management (PMO)

Languages

EnglishFrenchPortugueseSpanish

About me

Intro

Hospitality industry executive with 15+ years managing luxury hotel projects worth €200M+ including Hyatt Regency Paris and Hotel Martinez Cannes. Co-founder of multiple ventures with proven expertise in hotel development, FF&E procurement, and strategic planning. Ready to transform your hospitality project with world-class operational excellence and strategic vision.

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Work experience

Co-founder & board member

Travel Shaper

Sep 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Lisbon, Portugal

Co-founder & board member

Vosenco Technology

Sep 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Lisbon, Portugal

Co-founder & Director Portugal

VOLTEKKO

Jul 2021 - Dec 2024

3 years 6 months

Lisbon, Portugal

Co-founder & CEO

Vosenco

Apr 2021 - Dec 2024

3 years 9 months

Project Director design service- Hyatt France

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Oct 2015 - Jul 2019

3 years 10 months

Hyatt France

Design and technical coordination for the renovation of 4 hotels in France (Rooms and Public areas): Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile ****(995 rooms), Hotel Du Louvre **** (164 rooms), Hotel Martinez Cannes *****(409 rooms) and Hyatt Regency Palais de la Mediterranee **** in Nice (187 rooms) for a renovation value of approx. 200 millions Euros. Collaboration with leading Paris (Pierre Yves Rochon) and New York (George Wong Design) based Interior Architect Participated in the Hotel CAPEX requirement in junction with the approved property improvement plan (PIP) Developed the front and back of the house design brief requirements and layout Responsible for contract negotiation, design and construction supervision as well as operator reporting. Managed quality control, defect inspection, handover process and follow up on completion guarantee Lead the FFE / OSE requirement and procurement for a value of +20 Millions Euros

Project Services Manager - Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

2 years 2 months

Bahama, NC 27503, USA

Conducted design and technical services coordination with owner development team to comply with Hyatt brand standards for a 707 rooms, 3 restaurants and 100’000 square feet convention center project Lead projects through architectural and interior design approvals, brand coordination and operator / owner reporting. Managed FF&E / OS&E procurement and tendering process to ensure functionality/design and cost objectives were met.

Freelance Consultant

Nah Koh Chang Tara Resort

Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

4 months

Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat, Thailand

Proceeded with operational reviews in order to evaluate potential asset enhancement and capital expenditure strategy Analyzed operator performance and advise on potential profit and loss opportunities

Development Consultant

Porto Skadar lake - Montenegro resort company

May 2012 - Jan 2013

9 months

7620 Paris, Denmark

Prepared the market analysis with Savills for a luxury eco resort project comprising of 80 keys hotel and 20 villas real estate mix for a project value of 63 Millions Euros investment in Montenegro Coordinated with owner the financial analysis, project capital funding and financial modelling Reviewed management contracts offers following owner’s objectives with short listed companies (Oberoi hotels, Six senses and Small luxury hotels)

Project manager F&B

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC

Jan 2009 - May 2012

3 years 5 months

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Coordinated project design, operational planning, branding development & technical services for +100 F&B outlets (including interior design, MEP, architectural and kitchen design review) Lead the kitchen contractor shop drawings review and onsite installation Prepared feasibility studies along with profit and loss forecast and ROI evaluation for a variety of new projects

Procurement / FF&E manager

Cabo San Cristobal (Mixed use hospitality project)

Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

1 year 1 month

Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico

Developed strategic procurement and business planning for a Park Hyatt hotel within a mixed use hospitality development project Lead the procurement company appointment through RFP bid and assisted in the contract negotiation Managed and controlled FF&E department cash flow and accounting process

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

2 years 1 month

London Canary Wharf

Banqueting Assistant Manager

Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

8 months

London Canary Wharf

Corporate Management Trainee

Aug 2005 - Dec 2006

1 year 5 months

London Canary Wharf

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Accor Sofitel Silom

Jul 2003 - Jan 2004

7 months

Bangkok, Thailand


Education

Quantic School of Business and Technology

EMBA

2019 - 2020

1 year 1 month

Cornell University

Hotel real estate investment and asset management

2012 - 2012

1 month

EHL

Bachelor of Science

2001 - 2005

4 years 1 month

Lycée Notre-Dame de Boulogne

Baccalaureat

1998 - 2000

2 years 1 month

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