David Stone
London ,Portugal
Summary
Undergraduate in business and hospitality from Glion Institute of Higher Education with hands-on experience in luxury hospitality, private equity, and residential real estate. Managed hotels and real estate assets in a family investment business, emphasizing asset performance and operational oversight. Skilled in market research, client relations, financial administration, and property management, ready to enhance property sales and brand growth through strategic initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant
Family Investment Business
London
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Coordinated operational oversight of hotels and residential properties to enhance efficiency.
- Managed rental properties, overseeing tenant relations and maintenance tasks.
- Supported financial tracking and cost control to improve asset performance.
- Contributed to budget planning, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accountability.
- Drafted business letters and emails to facilitate effective communication.
- Maintained current knowledge of real estate trends to ensure competitive advantage.
- Gained insights into long-term value creation, informing strategic investment decisions.
Marketing / Operations Intern
Florida Park Group
Madrid
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported marketing campaigns and operational coordination
- Assisted with market research, data analysis, and client engagement
Hospitality Experience
London, Cotswolds, Spain
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Calcot Manor Hotel & Barnsley House Hotel - Hospitality Intern
- The Painswick Hotel - Waiter
- Florida Park - Barman
Assistant - Accounting, HR & Sales/Marketing
Calcot Manor Hotel
Gloucestershire
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with accounting operations and financial administration
- Supported HR processes and documentation
- Contributed to sales and marketing initiatives, including promoting hotel services and events
- Gained experience in client engagement, brand positioning, and operational coordination
Education
GCSEs - Business studies, Spanish, history, media, maths, English
Laude International School
Marbella, Spain 09/2017 - 06/2018
A Levels - Business studies, Spanish, Media
Collingham College
London, UK 09.2018 - 7 2021
GCSEs -
Milton Abbey School
Dorset, UK 09/2015 - 06/2017
Bachelor - Hotel Business Management
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Switzerland 09/2024 - 01/2026
Bachelor-level studies - Hotel Management
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
Marbella, Spain 09/2022 - 2/2023
Skills
- Client relations and professional communication
- Market research and commercial awareness
- Property investment fundamentals
- Rental property management
- Basic accounting and financial administration
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Negotiation and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Advanced
Personal Information
Availability: Lisbon, Portugal | London, United Kingdom
Interests
- Luxury real estate
- Property investment
- Architecture
- Skiing
- Football
Certification
Driving license
Dofe bronze award
Affiliations
- Luxury Real Estate, property investment, architecture, skiing, football
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant
Family Investment Business
09.2023 - 01.2026
Marketing / Operations Intern
Florida Park Group
10.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant - Accounting, HR & Sales/Marketing
Calcot Manor Hotel
01.2022 - 04.2022
Hospitality Experience
01.2019 - 01.2023
A Levels - Business studies, Spanish, Media
Collingham College
09.2018 - 7 2021
GCSEs - Business studies, Spanish, history, media, maths, English
Laude International School
09/2017 - 06/2018
GCSEs -
Milton Abbey School
09/2015 - 06/2017
Bachelor - Hotel Business Management
Glion Institute of Higher Education
09/2024 - 01/2026
Bachelor-level studies - Hotel Management
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
09/2022 - 2/2023