Nadine Westra
Curriculum Vitae
37 years old
Driving License
Marseille (75008) France
Employed
Available
I am Nadine Westra, a positive and enthusiastic person, perseverant and a hard worker. I like to work on individual projects but I also possess a real team spirit. My last experiences helped me to perform well in different environments. With knowledge of 6 languages, an open mind and being capable to adapt quickly to changes I am eager to continue developing myself further in the hospitality industry.
Sales Manager
NH Collection Marseille & nhow Marseille at Palm Beach
Since June 2017
Full-time
Marseille
France
- NH Collection: A 4-star luxury hotel with 176 bedrooms and 4 meeting rooms
nhow Marseille at Palm Beach: a 4-star lifestyle hotel with 150 bedrooms and 14 meeting rooms
I was part of the opening team of both hotels - In charge of promoting both hotels and generating requests in local, national and international markets for all segments
Sales Manager
Radisson Blu Hotel Marseille Vieux Port
September 2012
to May 2017
Full-time
Marseille
France
- A 4-star city centre hotel with 189 bedrooms and 11 meeting rooms
- In charge of generating MICE business from companies and agencies based in France (mainly Paris), Benelux, Germany and the UK and participation in fairs such as IBTM, IMEX and M&I Forum. Duty Manager evening + weekend
- Employee of the year 2015
Employee of the month April 2014
Employee of the month November 2013
Personal Assistant to Regional Vice President of Sales - Western Europe
Hilton Worldwide
May 2010
to September 2012
Full-time
Paris
France
- Direct contact with sales teams of hotels and International Sales Offices in Western Europe.
- More than 170 managed hotels in Nordic, UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
- Seven International Sales Offices located in Stockholm, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Madrid.
- Organization of the reporting of all sales teams;
- Assisting in the development and optimisation of sales reporting;
- Assisting in the roll-out of strategic initiatives;
- Consolidation and control of information for presentations and reporting to senior management;
- Organization of meetings;
- Monitoring and forecasting budgets;
- Administrative tasks.
- Organization of the reporting of all sales teams;
Management Trainee Communications
The Mira Hong Kong
July 2009
to April 2010
Internship
Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR China
- 8-month internship in a 5-star design hotel in Hong Kong with 492 bedrooms. I have assisted with the organization of the opening of the hotel.
- Building and strengthening the relationship with regional and International media;
- Assisting media and press during photo shoots/interviews;
- Assisting in securing positive press exposure;
- Assisting in the planning of new promotions and organization of events;
- Assisting in proof reading and editing business letters, guest notices and other outgoing correspondences;
- Copy-writing English copies and press releases.
- Building and strengthening the relationship with regional and International media;
Receptionist
Dorint Amsterdam Airport
August 2007
to July 2009
Part-time
Schiphol
Netherlands
- Receptionist at a 4-star hotel at Schiphol Airport with 440 bedrooms.
(Currently Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam) - Hotel has been chosen as "Best four-star hotel of The Netherlands 2008".
- Graduation project: Development of a Grab & Go shop. Grade 9/10.
Receptionist
Renaissance Paris Hotel La Defense
February 2007
to July 2007
Internship
Paris
France
- Receptionist at a 4-star hotel in the business district of Paris with 327 bedrooms.
Receptionist
Golden Tulip & Tulip Inn Amsterdam Art Hotel
August 2005
to January 2007
Part-time
Amsterdam
Netherlands
- Receptionist at a 3 and 4-star hotel in the centre of Amsterdam with 106 bedrooms.
(Currently Westcord Art Hotel Amsterdam)
Waitress
Restaurant 'T GeregT
November 2004
to January 2007
Part-time
Amstelveen
Netherlands
- Waitress in a restaurant with 30 tables. French cuisine.
Sales training focusing on how to make a proposal that suits the clients' needs, negociation and conversion
Sales training focusing on how to help clients organize their events
Sales Training focusing on understanding customer needs and proposing a customized solution
Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel Management
Hotelschool Den Haag , Amsterdam - Netherlands
February 2006
to February 2010
Hotel Management
Specialization in Consumer Behaviour, Marketing and Tourism
Specialization in Consumer Behaviour, Marketing and Tourism
Hospitality Management
Diploma obtained in Social Hygiene and Enterprise Hygiene
Diploma obtained in Social Hygiene and Enterprise Hygiene
HAVO - Higher General Secondary Education Level
Hermann Wesselink College, Amstelveen - Netherlands
September 1999
to June 2004
Secondary School
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Dutch
Expert
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English
Expert
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French
Expert
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German
Good
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Spanish
Intermediate
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Chinese (500 characters)
Notions
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Microsoft Office + Ios (Apple)
Expert
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Hotel Reservation systems: Opera, SAP, Fidelio, IDPMS
Expert
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Sales Force
Expert
- Drivers License B
