Type Of Business:
International Luxury Hotels
Marketing Area:
International Luxury Hotels
Expertise:
Recruitment; Training and Development in Luxury Hotel sector
Major Product/SVS:
Hospitality; Accommodations
Hobbies/Sports:
Yoga; Attending her son's school activities; The outdoors; Spirituality
Education Degrees:
L'Insitut D'Hotellerie de Quebec- Food & Beverage
Affiliations Awards:
Advisory Committee, Hospitality Programs, Vancouver Community College; Human Resources Management Association; Vancouver Hotels Human Resources Directors Association
Children's Names:
Jovani LoCicero
Work History:
Worked for 12 hotel groups worldwide.
4 Hotel openings with specialized experience in HR, Food and Beverage and the Rooms division.
Career Achievements:
Leader of the Year, Human Resources Management Nominee, Employer Award for the BC Center of Ability
Spouse's Name:
Jean-Claude LoCicero
Charity:
Raycam Cooperative Center; David Suzuki Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to hard work, flexibility, a positive attitude toward getting things done and her work ethic.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by travel, cultures and hospitality at a young age.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. LoCicero is an innovative leader who has seen many changes in the hotel industry. She is passionate about innovation and out of the box thinking, inspired by mentor youth in the hotel industy.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Steering committees; Planning business initiatives and customer financial activities; Reporting; Training; Handling education benefits and recruitment development; Coaching; Mentoring younger employees coming into the industry
Education Certifications:
Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Cornell University
Awards/Honors:
Leader of the Year Awards,
Human Resources Management Association Nominee
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. LoCicero looks forward to help the Shangri-La Brand expand into the North American marketplace.