marketing strategy
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branding
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digital advertising
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leadership
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marketing strategy 〰️ branding 〰️ digital advertising 〰️ leadership 〰️
Globally experienced executive known for strategizing, launching and successfully executing international marketingcampaigns with abbreviated deadlines.
Specialized in the marketing and sales of luxury real estate including hotel and residential products within urban, beach and mountain locations. Collaborated with prominent brands; Steiger&Cie with Sotheby’s International Realty, Starwood Hotels & Resorts (W Hotels), Donald Trump Organization, Raffles Fairmont (Kingdom Hotel Investments), Ritz~Carlton, JALUX, Radisson Blu and Aerium Atlas resulting in an aggregate of over $480M USD in real estate sales.
Groupe SPG-Rytz
Société Privée de Gérance | Rytz & Cie
Head of Marketing & Communications
Geneva, Switzerland 2020 to 2024
OVERVIEW: The groupe SPG-Rytz is composed of Société Privée de Gérance in Geneva and Rytz & Cie in Lausanne and Nyon. With over 230 employees, the groupe oversees a wide range of real estate services :
Residential & commercial sales
Property management
Land development
Renovation
Environmental assessment
Digital marketing content strategy and creation
Media management of 20 social profiles with a consistent growth rate
Cross-media campaign planning and execution (digital, print and experiential) including retargeting
Multi-channel media buying, planning, execution, data analytics and reporting
Budget management and ROI analysis
Cross-functional collaboration and strategy development for 9 departments across various geographical sites
Strategic planning including; positionning, acquisition communication, public relations, internal communication and stakeholder relations
Multiple product launches with successful sales outcomes
Sotheby’s International Realty in partnership with Steiger&Cie
Head of Marketing & Communications
Verbier, Switzerland 2016 to 2019
OVERVIEW: Steiger&Cie Estate Solutions partnered with Cardis|Sotheby's International Realty in 2016 to expand the real estate brokerage throughout the french speaking region of the Swiss Alps. With an office in Verbier and Zermatt Steiger&Cie opened a third office in Crans-Montana in 2018.
Developed rebranding strategy and implemented tactical plan
Defined corporate communication including positioning, branding, messaging, public relations/communications
Established relationships with aligned brands for cross-promotion
Created digital channels and optimized engagement
Aligned external communication with Sotheby's Intl' Realty brand standards
Learned Creative Suite 6 (CS6) to create in-house; videos, brochures, advertising pieces etc...
Developed video and photo content for the brand and individual real estate properties
Consolidated and managed digital assets: domains, emails, websites
Created 20+ websites, newsletters, email blasts etc...
Developed corporate website content, AdWords campaigns and optimized SEO
Use of digital marketing tools and Immomig sales software
Starwood Hotels & Resorts - W Verbier
Director of Marketing & Communications
Verbier, Switzerland 2013 to 2015
PROJECT: Launch of the first international hotel chain in Verbier. First alpine destination for Starwood’s sub brand - W Hotels. Mixed-use luxury hotel product including 123 rooms + suites. Hotel outlets include; spa, 5 x F&B concepts, conference and meeting facilities. Over 20.5 M generated in 1.3 years.
Lead the hotel positioning strategy with specific emphasis on target audience, competitive differentiation and value proposition, generating over 20.5 Million in 1.3 year
Collaborated with Global Public Relations team to generate over 82 million press impressions for W Verbier in 2014
Member of the executive committee with team management responsibility for one direct report and one indirect report
Developed & implemented marketing tactics (including event strategy) aiming to engage the local community and increase capture ratio from in-house guests
Delivered annual and quarterly marketing plans and budgets in line with the hotel strategic priorities and revenue target by market segments
Planned and developed content for all media outlets in all relevent formats (including copywriting, photo/video production, print/electronic advertising). Ensured delivery in adherence with brand guidelines and hotel positioning
Collaborated with regional/international Digital Field Marketing teams to deliver multi-linguale-marketing campaigns for target segments
Identified relevant marketing partners and developed relationships to raise hotel awareness, drive demand, deepen loyalty and enrich the brand experience
Drove loyalty marketing: focused on increasing engagement with SPG Members through events, communication and enhanced guest experiences with elite members on property
Supported sales team with marketing collateral and tactical promotions for target segments
Developed social media strategy in line with the brand positioning including online reputation management and ongoing guest engagement
Radisson BLU - KOR Group
Marketing Operations Advisor
Dubrovnik, Croatia 2010 to 2010
PROJECT: Mixed-Use hotel/residences. 207 luxury resort residences, price range €170k to €750k €4,500/sqm. Gross sales value €80M
Collaborated with the Owner Group (Jupiter Adria Ltd.), General Manager (Radisson BLU) and all relevant stakeholders to ensure vision and execution for marketing and sales strategy
Manage all marketing channels and communications for the Residences in collaboration with the Radisson branding guidelines hotel Executive teams
Collaborated with divisional PR firms, managed and hosted press visits, press trips
Sourced, hired, trained and managed local Marketing and support team of two employees
Developed, implemented and managed on-sight marketing initiatives (photos shoots, events, client experience etc..) with local team and stakeholders
Ongoing collaboration with Sales Director, Executive Director, sales and support teams to ensure sales targets and campaign goals
SPILL marketing
Owner
Vancouver, Canada 2008 to 2010
Executed multimedia marketing and sales campaigns for clients in various industries including; renewable energy, public sector not-for-profit, spa & wellness, construction and fashion retail
Developed and implemented strategies for increasing market share and market awareness
Created, managed and leveraged effective social media portfolios and produced print and e-media collateral
Colliers International - Raffles Residences
Project Marketing Manager
Manila, Philippines 2008 to 2008
PROJECT: Mixed-Use luxury hotel/residences. 120 units, lead unit pricing $230k USD. 60% sold via Launch sales representing $ 40M USD
Designed and managed simultaneous high-profile events in international locations resulting in target market lead generation for the Raffles Residences, Manila
Managed multi-currency budgets totalling $4M USD, ensured on-time and on-budget project deliverables
Ensured on-time and on-budget project deliverables
Maintain, manage and update all collateral assets, production and distribution
Onsite brand ambassador
Created global partnerships with vendors in North America, United Arab Emirates and Asia to ensure uninterrupted delivery schedules and ensured brand exposure through strategic mediums
Ritz-Carlton - S&P Destination Properties Inc.
Project Marketing Specialist
Maui, USA 2007 to 2008
PROJECT: Mixed-Use hotel/residences. 107 luxury resort residences. Gross sales revenue $177M USD sold via Launch sales
Developed and managed the execution of an international sales and marketing strategy which resulted in over 3000 leads generated in 10 months
Managed key Stakeholder relations
Created proposals, project briefs, critical paths and status reports
Designed and managed numerous special events involving high profile and celebrity guests
Analyzed marketing statistics and revenue reporting resulting in over $900,000 in savings
Developed and executed simultaneous marketing campaigns in/for both North American and Japan
Managed, reconciled and cash flowed marketing budgets totalling $2.5 million
TRUMP Ocean Resort - S&P Destination Properties
Project Marketing Coordinator
Baja, Mexico 2006 to 2007
PROJECT: Mixed-Use hotel/residences. 255 luxury resort residences, price range $350k to $1.5M USD. Gross sales revenue $176M USD sold via Launch sales
Created and ensured consistent representation of TRUMP Organization brand collateral
Responsible for all event staff coordination and supplier relations /negotiations
Managed media plan including all print, electronic and supporting media
Ensured all event promotions and daily customer relations
Coordinated all marketing operations for the Real Estate Preview Centre
S&P Destination Properties
Business Operations Coordinator
Vancouver, Canada 2004 to 2006
Established foreign incorporation of Mexican Subsidiary as well as Federal and State licensing and Brokerage in California, Washington, Colorado and Hawaii
Designed and developed immigration processes for compliance of international employee transfers
Successfully secured business immigration for 20 Canadian Property Specialists
Drafted and maintained 22 categories of corporate contracts; Exclusive Listing and Marketing, Employment, Independent Contractor and third party contracts
Playground, a Division of Intrawest
Legal Assistant
Vancouver, Canada 2003 to 2005
Developed strategy and produced relevant research summaries for establishing a corporation in Switzerland and France in conjunction with Director of Legal Affairs
Initiated and maintained international business and legal contacts
Analyzed and synthesized Canadian and European Federal/Provincial/Cantonal Privacy Legislation and developed a corporate compliance and data protection policy