Sara Cantelar

Who am I ?

I am a young professional passionate about Sales & Marketing and caracterised by a strong experience in Meeting & Events. My goal is to join challenging projects, contribute to their success by demonstrating the set of skills I pose and remaining on a continuos learning curve.

So far this is what I have achieved...

I finished my degree in Business Management in 2009, spent one year with The Erasmus Program in Belgium and completed an Intership in Bank of America / Merrill Lynch in between. I truly believe that living abroad while I was a student was a great opportunity and enriched my lifestyle.

Later on, I decided to expand my studies with an International Postgraduate in Hospitality Management at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management as I have always been interested in The Travel Industry. Before starting though, I decided to gain some experience in Spain by joining The Villamagna 5* Hotel Events Team and helping a colleague with the launch of a new Travel Agent Online.

I arrived to London in January 2011 to achieve my career goals.

Commencing with a Management Training in Food & Beverage and Events departments at The Landmark London Hotel, I would highlight the planning and organisation of unique events such as "London Luxury Wedding Show in March 2012", "Samsung Group Stay during The Olympic Games in London 2012" and a partneship with "The Open Air Theatre in Regents Park for Summer Packages". It was a great opportunity where I understood how the London Hospitality Industry works.

I then jumped to a more challenging project by joining a new opening: The Ampersand Hotel, a privately owned luxury boutique Hotel where I am currently working. As a Sales & Events Executive, I am in charge of the planning and organisation of events, proactive sales for MICE and Groups accommodation and all marketing activities and strategic partnerships to promote the Hotel Locally and Internationally. Great Corporate Accounts (Finance, Banks, Retail, Cosmetics, Entertainment...), OTAS, Travel Agents & Event Agents have been targeted this year and we are willing to continue our development by engaging new relationships to succeed as a new 5* Boutique Hotel.

As an overall, I am satisfied with the international background achieved so far. Just waiting for new opportunities to come and keep rocking!