What does the client’s business do?
Our client provides luxurious, fully furnished monthly rentals that combine the quality and meticulous attention to detail of a 5-star hotel with the comfort and privacy of your own home.
These properties are located in prime, carefully selected areas and feature modern amenities such as chef's kitchens and workspaces with designer furnishings.
Available in such coveted locations as The Hamptons, New York, Aspen and South Florida, among others. They bridge the gap between Airbnbs and hotels.
What were the requirements?
We were looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead various initiatives within our organization. The ideal candidate should have a strong project management background, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
Key Requirements:
- Experience: 2+ years in hospitality or short-term rental operations; 3+ years in project management (hospitality or construction preferred).
- Skills: Strong understanding of shipment tracking/order fulfillment; excellent organizational and time management abilities; proficient in online platforms (Google Suite, Notion, Monday, Slack, CRM).
- Additional Qualifications: Interior design or FF&E sourcing experience is a major plus; experience in customer relations preferred; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Creativity: A creative thinker who drives innovation and can provide input on SOPs to improve operational efficiency.
The good news about this is that we found an experienced professional. Her name is Camila and when we met her, we knew we found our client’s perfect match.
What were the responsibilities?
Camila's main responsibilities include:
Project Management: Lead the launch of a project(s), ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget.
Communication Coordination: Facilitate communication with owners, vendors and service providers, ensuring all relevant information is captured for onboarding.
Inventory Management: Ensure timely ordering and delivery of furniture and inventory to appropriate properties for launches.
Tracking and reporting: Document project activities, notes and insights using Rove's project management tools.
Cost Management: Manage project costs and communicate with internal stakeholders and owners regarding anticipated expenditures.
Vendor Relations: Assist in the search for new vendors and service partners for existing or new markets.
Process Improvement: Collaborate with the Director of Property Onboarding and Onboarding Managers to improve and expand onboarding processes.
Technology Proficiency: Master multiple systems and technology platforms, demonstrating efficiency and a quick ability to learn new tools and workflows.
What was the candidate’s background?
With a dynamic professional background, extensive project management experience and a proven track record of excellence in a variety of industries, Camila is qualified to bring unparalleled value to your team.
Camila has honed her project management skills in various roles, notably as the Manager of Pre-sales and Campaign Projects at Silverpush. There, she successfully spearheaded early-stage operations, demonstrating her ability to drive projects from inception to completion while achieving a remarkable 20% increase in conversion rates. Her proficiency in tools like Jira and HubSpot CRM allows her to effectively document, track, and analyze project progress, ensuring transparency and efficiency—a perfect fit for managing high-stakes luxury rental projects.
Camila's experience includes working remotely at a company in the US, where she fostered operational cohesion among diverse teams and will enable her to effectively manage multi-geographic projects, overcoming challenges related to time zones and cultural differences.
She also worked in a real estate agency in her home country, Colombia, so has experience in real estate transactions as a successful real estate agent at MaxProperties. The cherry on top: Camila understands the complexities of the luxury rental market.
In summary, Camila’s project management expertise, strong communication skills, real estate knowledge, and innovative problem-solving make her an excellent candidate for the Project Coordinator role. I am confident she will drive transformative outcomes and enhance the client experience at your luxury rental management company.
How did they find this candidate?
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