I enjoy the business of hotels and am constantly inspired by people, economics, trends and new ideas. In particular, I'm driven by how those can translate into opportunities that positively impact performance. I am a highly intuitive individual and a self starter with high standards of performance, results and expectations for myself and my team. I am strategic, inclusive and fun in my leadership style with experience in building and developing a range of varying skill sets and experience in individual contributors.
Specialties: Digital, Distribution, Loyalty (SPG), Partnerships, Regional, Owner relations; North America and Asia Pacific market experience; Union & Non Union; Convention; Resort; Strata; Leisure; Franchise & Managed; Community Relations; Corporate Office; Managing across brands; Development and implementation of sales processes to maximize the overall effectiveness; Data analysis; Market evaluation; Banking & Financial; Proformas & ROI; Develop and implement trending reports; Measurement tools; Project management; MIS; Technology savvy.
Vice President - Distribution, Loyalty & Partnerships, Asia Pacific @ From March 2015 to Present (8 months) SingaporeDirector - Distribution, Loyalty & Partnerships, Asia Pacific @ From August 2014 to March 2015 (8 months) Asia PacificRegional Director of Sales and Marketing @ From July 2013 to July 2014 (1 year 1 month) South East AsiaDirector of Sales & Marketing @ Starwood Hotels & Resorts; Owned by Host Hotels & Resorts From May 2008 to June 2013 (5 years 2 months) Greater Seattle AreaDirector of Sales & Marketing @ From January 2007 to May 2008 (1 year 5 months) Whistler, British ColumbiaDirector of Sales & Marketing @ From August 2004 to January 2007 (2 years 6 months) Whistler, British ColumbiaManager, Sales Operations @ From April 2001 to August 2004 (3 years 5 months) Toronto, Canada AreaFinancial Analyst, Total Bank Management @ From April 1999 to April 2001 (2 years 1 month) Toronto, Canada Area
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors), Hospitality & Tourism Management @ Ryerson University From 1994 to 1998 Irene Lin is skilled in: Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Hotels, Hotel Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Trade Shows, Leisure, Rooms Division, Pre-opening, Yield Management, Event Management, Leadership, Front Office, Banquets, Convention Services, Food & Beverage, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Hotel Booking, Property Management..., Opening Hotels, OnQ, Catering, Lodging, Guest Service Management