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Christian Cross

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director

  • Education

    • University of Guelph

      2012 - 2017
      Bachelor's Degree Hotel and Food Administration 2017 Class Valedictorian, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management

      Activities and Societies: President - Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) Student Chapter Co-President - Slow Food Guelph Student Chapter University of Guelph Delegate for the 8th Annual Young Hoteliers Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland 2017 hotelNEXT 2nd place finish in all of Canada Captain of the Hospitality Team – 2nd place in 2017 and 3rd place at the 2016 Hospitality and Tourism Case Competition Graduated with Distinction Teaching Assistant – Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism ManagementResearch Intern – 2015/16 University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project (UGSRP)Research Assistant – 2013 Sustainable Tourism Field Study in Costa Rica

  • Experience

    • Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Reservations

      Took reservations over the phone

    • Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association

      Apr 2014 - May 2015
      Member Care & Communication

      Assisted members with concerns on a wide range of issues. Created and distributed ORHMA’s weekly newsletter, “The Insider”, and managed the associations communication with our 11,000 members through phone calls, e-blasts, the association’s website and the Facebook page. Worked with the Vice President of Government Relations to advocate for the industry at all three levels of governmentNegotiated with industry partners to create value added, costs saving programsContributed to a many special projects including bringing Check In Canada to Ontario.Helped plan and run events including Board Meetings, the Annual General Meeting, Regional Hospitality Award Galas and the Annual Industry Golf Tournament. Show less

    • Hotel Association of Canada, Guelph Student Chapter

      Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
      President

    • HVS

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Summer Intern

    • HVS

      Nov 2017 - now

      • Director

        Jul 2023 - now

      • Vice President

        Jan 2021 - Jul 2023

      • Senior Project Manager

        Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

      • Project Manager

        Nov 2018 - Sept 2020

      • Consulting and Valuation Associate

        Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified General Appraiser

      Appraisal Institute

    • WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits

      Wine & Spirit Education Trust

    • Smart Serve

      Smart Serve Ontario

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      2017 Class Valedictorian for the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management – University of Guelph -
    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      2017 Hotel Next National Student Development Competition Finalist (2nd) Canadian Hotel Investment Conference
    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      Cara Operations Scholarship (2015- 2016) -
    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Scholarship (2016-2017) -
    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      Greater Toronto Hotel Association Scholarship (2013-2014) -
    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      Mandarin Scholarship (2015-2016) -
    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      Second Place - Hospitality and Tourism Case Competition (2016-2017) -
    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      Sleeman Scholarship (2012-2013) -
    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      Third Place - Hospitality and Tourism Case Competition (2015-2016) -
    • Awarded to Christian Cross
      Westmont Hospitality Scholarship (2016-2017) -