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Vincent Gerards

Vincent Gerards

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  • About me

    Senior Project Manager at Quantis (Boston Consulting Group) - delivering resilient strategies to inspire sustainable change

  • Education

    • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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      Bachelor of Business Administration Hospitality

    • Penn State University

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      Bachelor of Business Administration Hospitality

    • Hotel Management School Maastricht

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      Bachelor of Business Administration Hospitality Management

      Participant of the Global Program (2009-2010), a cooperation betweenthe Pennsylvania State University the Chinese University of Hong Kongthe Maastricht Hotel Management SchoolSpending 6 months at each university, learning about different views on hospitality.

  • Experience

    • Flecken

      Sept 2004 - Jan 2004
      Catering Company Intern

      Two-week internship with Catering & Rental Company Flecken

    • Sofitel Aachen Quellenhof (Accor)

      Sept 2005 - Sept 2008
      Banqueting Waiter

    • Van der Valk Hotels - Hotel Kasteel Bloemendal

      Aug 2008 - Jan 2011
      Bartender

      - Full responsibility of bar operations- Operating ALOHA point-of-sale system,- Up-selling,- Handling of customer complaints

    • Coverpoint Group

      Jan 2010 - Feb 2010
      Food Service Consultant Intern

      Internship in London

    • Angsana Laguna Phuket

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

      • Implementation of marketing collaterals and brand standards during pre-opening phase of 403 room property, including 7 dining outlets and 1 beach club.• Joined creative task forces and implemented new Angsana brand standards• Oversaw digital marketing and production of communication collaterals

      • Manager, Marketing Communications

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

      • Marketing Communications Executive

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

    • Banyan Group

      Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
      Sales & Marketing Trainee

    • Banyan Group

      Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
      Assistant Director, Marketing Communications

      • Implemented new branding identity for 4 Phuket properties • Oversaw all creative productions (online & offline)• Managed digital marketing agency and implemented website performance reports• Managed a team of 6 PR & marketing professionals

    • Montara Hospitality Group

      Jul 2015 - Apr 2018
      Assistant Director of Marketing Communications

      • Improved direct website traffic by 40% YOY by launching new brand website and implementing effective search engine & display marketing campaigns.• Increased equivalent advertising value of PR activities by over 110% YOY through innovative storytelling and results-driven approach to public relations.• Contributed to the re-launch of Trisara’s identity and branding of a new award-winning restaurant (PRU) and holistic tree-inspired spa (JARA), including positioning, logo design, collaterals, dedicated website & social media.• Assisted with the launch of a new innovative guest experience (DDEN), an in-house creative studio producing virtual reality, video and photo content to help guests tell their holiday stories and to generate 3rd party social media content. Weniger anzeigen

    • Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

      • Drive awareness for ethical elephant tourism through innovative & inspiring marketing content & campaigns.• Ensure the creation and execution of strategic plans to achieve revenue targets. • Develop new visitor programs with strong focus on educational value, while maintaining the highest standard of elephant welfare.• Training and coaching of tour guides & tour reception.• Effective communication with visitors, schools, journalists and key stakeholders.

      • General Manager

        Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

      • Director of Marketing and Sales

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

    • Quantis

      Jan 2022 - now

      • Leading program management for multi-stakeholder consortia and multi-workstream projects, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery within budget and timelines.• Developing stakeholder engagement and learning platforms to foster industry collaboration and help companies operate within planetary boundaries.• Crafting organizational change and stakeholder enablement strategies for multinational organizations.• Creating executive presentations and conducting client workshops and webinars, effectively communicating complex sustainability concepts. Weniger anzeigen

      • Senior Project Manager

        Jan 2023 - now

      • Sustainability Consultant & Project Manager - Strategic Communications & Engagement Solutions

        Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications