My Career has focused in the Travel and Tourism Industry, specialising in Project Management for the past 7 years, managing both operational and project teams (including vendors) in delivering fit-for-purpose business Tourism and Cruising Industries.

The key skills / attributes that I can offer the project team are excellent vendor/stakeholder relationship management at all levels, good communication skills and a delivery focused mind set.

In an ever-changing and highly demanding work place, I am able to hit the ground running in order to deliver with the given pressures and challenges unique to the industry and specific project, confidently enjoying challenges with enthusiasm and resilience

Although I am self-motivated and driven, and able to manage myself, I also function well within a team, with a strong ability to manage people and build constructive and productive relationships internally and externally, to deliver business outcomes, being able to focus my team’s efforts and optimise our working environment to ensure optimal resource utilisation and that business expectations are met

During past projects I have proven to be able to efficiently deal with difficult problems technically and emotionally, being approachable even at high stress times and maintaining harmony within the team while dealing calmly and confidently with the stressful situations that may arise

I am known for decision-making guided by integrity and strong personal ethics and my ability to prioritise effectively when dealing with challenging or sometimes conflicting demands

Continual self-development and staying informed of advances within the industry is essential; I purposefully ensure that stay abreast of new developments through continuous self -study and Professional involvement in Industry related groups and bodies

Although successful project delivery is my primary objective, I am passionate about my project team and direct reports, aiming to equip and motivate each member to maximum development, to excel and to competently achieve project and individual milestones; thereby ensuring project deliverables are achieved.

Recent successes

Led the Project Team to secure the contract for Carnival Corporation brand cruiselines.

Project value $15 million, representing 65% of turnover for company

Secured contracts with vendors to deliver specific programmes at reduced cost levels.