Laura Celeste Matajurc

LAURA CELESTE MATAJURC HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL PROFILE Experienced Sales Director and Meeting Planner with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Extremely motivated to constantly develop my skills and grow professionally. 42 years old, no children EDUCATION Universidad Nacional de Quilmes Hotel Management degree- SKILLS Exceptional communication and networking skills Successful working in a team environment, as well as independently The ability to work under pressure and multi-task Skilled in Food & Beverage, MICROS, Hospitality Management, Sales, and Hotel Management. WORK EXPERIENCE Gran Meliá Iguazú, Director of Sales SEP 2017 - PRESENT Hotel take over from Sheraton to Gran Meliá. Sheraton Iguazú Resort & Spa, Director of Sales NOV 2014 - SEP 2017 Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort, Director of Sales ,MAY 2011 - OCT 2014 LANGUAGES English First Certificate in English University of Cambridge German Sprachdiplom auf Deutsch Goethe Institut Portuguese Basic Responsible for the daily sales efforts and for the overall positioning of the hotel, brand communication and the development of customers for the property including, Rooms, Dining Outlets, and Events. Responsible of achieving budget figures. Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, Banquets Sales Manager MAY 2007 - APR 2011 Responsible for the daily sales efforts and for the overall coordination of all hotel events (congresses, press conferences, weddings, corporate meetings, etc) Responsible of achieving banquets budget figures. LAURA CELESTE MATAJURC HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL INTERESTS Live music photography. Swimming. Volunteering. Traveling WORK EXPERIENCE (CONT) Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, Banquets Coordinator SEP 2003 - APR 2007 Responsible for the daily sales efforts and for the overall coordination of all hotel events (congresses, press conferences, weddings, corporate meetings, etc) Alvear Palace Hotel, One of The Leading Hotels of the World, La Bourgone Restaurant Manager (Relais & Chateaux) JUL 2001 - SEP 2003 Responsible for the daily operation of the restaurant. Alvear Palace Hotel, One of The Leading Hotels of the World, La Bourgone Restaurant Maitre D` (Relais & Chateaux) SEP 1999 - JUL 2001 Alvear Palace Hotel, One of The Leading Hotels of the World, L`Orangerie Restaurant, Lobby Bar, Hostess APR 1996 - MAY 2000 Alvear Palace Hotel, One of The Leading Hotels of the World, Banquets Waitress MAR 1996 - APR 1996