
Matthew SELWYN
Business Analyst & Consultant | Tourism & Hospitality
Salary / Daily rate
92120 Montrouge, France
Mobility: Paris, 92120 Montrouge, ...
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Business analyst with 15+ years in tourism & hospitality, specializing in operations management and data-driven growth strategies. Led operations for Paris 2024 Olympics and scaled startup revenue from €100k to €600k through analytics and process optimization. Expert in dashboard creation, CRM systems, and stakeholder management for hospitality businesses.
Work experience
Data Analyst
FreelanceFreelance
Sep 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months
Paris, France
Venue Operations Deputy Manager
Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024
Jul 2024 - Oct 2024
4 months
Paris, France
• Problem Solving • Communication • Adaptability I led a fantastic multicultural team team to manage transport operations and access for accredited persons at the International Broadcast Centre and The Olympic Village. By collaborating with various stakeholders, we ensured a seamless experience for media, federations, athletes, and dignitaries, contributing to the success of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Foxtrail France
Sep 2018 - Jul 2024
5 years 11 months
Paris, France
Country Operations Manager
Jul 2020 - Jul 2024
4 years 1 month
Paris, France
• B2B and B2C e-commerce company: 5 years of consecutive growth. • Set up interactive dashboards to monitor performance, KPIs, marketing and operations. CRM installation and optimisation. • Google Analytics leverage -> 300% increase in site traffic. Foxtrail is a 2-hour outdoor group activity set in the streets of Paris combining elements of Escape Game, teamwork, and exploration. I bought a 5-year license to develop and operate the Foxtrail brand in France and led the project from inception to execution, developing two products that attract a diverse mix of clients, predominantly companies looking for a team-building activity, tourists and locals.
Founder and Project Manager
Sep 2018 - Jul 2020
1 year 11 months
Paris, France
The initial development phase of the project required: • Project Management (including the construction of trails, a website, a reservation system, and multiple marketing channels) • Business Strategy and planning, forecasting and negotiation.
Business Owner / Managing Director
The Silver Bullet, London
Nov 2009 - Jul 2016
6 years 9 months
N4, London
• Analysis of existing data: restructured the business, resulting in annual sales increase from £100k to £600k. • Implemented IT systems: POS, website, e-ticketing, Bitcoin ATM. • Optimised website SEO and UX. I negotiated the lease of a pub site turning over £100k/year with a business partner and we converted it into a live music venue & nightclub with annual turnover of £12k/week. The Silver Bullet became an established venue on the London live music circuit and was successfully sold to new owners in 2016. My responsibilities were initially focussed on setting up and managing recruitment, training and payroll, along with accounts, cash-flow & budget forecasting, marketing and branding. Later on I looked after the commercial and financial aspects of running the business with daily operations run by a team of managers.
Hotel Manager
Mark Warner
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
2 years
73320 Tignes, France
In sole charge of Hotel L’Aiguille Percée, a 40-room / 120 guest capacity resort hotel with a full a la carte restaurant, hotel bar, health & beauty salon, spa facilities, ski-hosting and childcare services. Responsibilities included: • Quality delivery of all hotel departments. • Training, managing and motivating a team of 42 staff. • Achieving cost budget targets and maximising profitability. • Ensuring the hotel met local & UK Health & Safety plus all other necessary compliance standards. • Establishing and maintaining effective supplier contacts and stock control systems.
HR Manager
The Hermitage Hotel
Sep 2006 - May 2008
1 year 9 months
New Zealand, Calne SN11 9JL, UK
• Sole charge of all HR aspects for 200+ staff, recruiting 100+ seasonal staff each summer season. • Recruitment, Remuneration, Health & Safety, Discipline, Staff Welfare. • Active involvement within the senior management team. • Managing on-site accommodation for 180 staff. • Re-wrote Employment Agreement, Staff Handbook and Induction program.
Education
Mines Paris - PSL
Degree co-certified by Mines ParisTech - PSL Executive Education (level Master Bac+5)
2024 - 2025
4 months
University of Nottingham
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The College of Richard Collyer
A-Levels: Maths(A); Further Maths(A); Physics(A); Economics(C)
Licenses & certifications
PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Issued: Apr 2025
PL-900 Power Platform
Issued: Mar 2025