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

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  • 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.

www.steigercie.ch

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  • 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