Nat Haynes

Experience

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  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC

  Jun 1998 - Nov 1999

  Group Sales Co-ordinator

  Based at the London International Sales Office, I was responsible for handling all UK client enquiries for group and incentive bookings throughout the international portfolio of Ritz-Carlton's luxury hotels.During my time I was responsible for managing relationships with all key booking agents and end-users in addition to acting on behalf of sales offices for all the Ritz-Carlton hotels.

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  Action Recruitment Europe

  Nov 1999 - Feb 2003

  Accounts Director - Restaurants & Bars Division

  During my time within this specialist hospitality recruitment consultancy, I held the posts of National Accounts Manager, National Accounts Director and Accounts Director for Restaurant & Bars Division.Accounts I managed during this time included Nando's, ASK, Revolution Bars, Marriott Hotels and De Vere Hotels

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  FMCG Executive Network

  Feb 2003 - Feb 2005

  Senior Consultant

  Senior Consultant working for FMCG recruitment consultancy specialising in the food and drink markets,

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  Lincolnshire County Council

  Apr 2005 - Aug 2011

  Senior Development Officer - Investment & Promotions

  Working on the Invest Lincolnshire inward investment project for Lincolnshire County Council, overseeing the marketing and promotions service for Economy & Culture.

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  ATP Heathcote & Associates

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  Marketing Manager

  ATP was formed in 2007 and provides sales, marketing and representation work for hotel clients needing to penetrate the UK and key European markets. I managed the online marketing campaign, driven through the ATP Heathcote website and blog and supported by multiple social media channels which I established from scratch. During my time, I built up a loyal following on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn company pages.During my time at ATP, I managed social media and digital marketing for a UK audience on behalf of clients such as Regent Hotels & Resorts, Viceroy Hotel Group, Desination Hotels and Resorts, One Eleven Resorts, LUX* Resorts and Castello Del Nero - Tuscany. Show less

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  RAF Families Federation

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  Armed Forces Covenant Coordinator

  Working closely with the RAF Families Federation HQ staff and the MOD Covenant Team, I provided monitoring, advising and reporting on the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant. My role involved liaison between local authorities, external agencies and organisations involved with Armed Forces Covenant partnerships, and with Royal Air Force stations within the South and South-West region.

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  Slough Borough Council

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2017

  Economic Policy Development Officer

  Economic Development through inward investment, business attraction, retention and support.Working with partners and stakeholders both internally and externally to facilitateeconomic growth in the town and ensure a high level of resilience to economicdownturnsLeading and supporting corporate and partnership economic development projects.

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  Defence Relationship Management (DRM)

  Oct 2017 - now

  Developing and maintaining partnerships with organisations throughout the UK, DRM offers advice and support on employing members of the armed forces community, whether they be Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers or military partners or spouses.As Assistant Director (RM), I drive the delivery of tangible positive outcomes across Defence People issues, motivating and enabling National Account Managers to create mutually beneficial relationships with employers.A member of the senior management team, reporting the Director, I thrive in running projects and driving the strategic future of the organisation.As a strong stakeholder manager, i deal regularly with major business leaders, senior military figures and Government Ministers in order to facilitate positive outcomes for Defence. Show less DRM is a single point of contact linking employers with the Ministry of Defence (MOD). As National Account Manager, I tailor the Defence-employer proposition to individual organisations, maximising attractiveness and ensuring genuine mutual benefit the transport, logistics, infrastructure and utilities sectors. Through my role, I help businesses to recruit Veterans and Service leavers, promote spousal and partner employment, support Reservists along with all other members of the Armed Forces community.I also lead for DRM on all military partner employment issues. Show less

  • Assistant Director - Relationship Management

    May 2019 - now

  • National Account Manager and Partner Employment lead.

    Oct 2017 - now