Accommodation ManagementWhat type of job are you looking for? Resort, Apartment, Villa, B&B or Hotel Management or hosting. What nationality are you? British - ex-Military Intelligence Service, both with full 22 year careers What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Both speak fluent english. Amanda speaks advanced Spanish, Jon speaks basic Spanish What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Southern Spain - preferably Andalucia/Malaga but willing to relocate. Already living here in temporary accommodation following the demise of our previous job - employers decided to sell the property we were managing and so our job as Resort Managers became redundant. Looking for a position where we can work together anywhere in Southern Spain or Gibraltar. What countries have you worked in? Germany, Spain, Falkland Islands, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, UK, USA. What countries do you have a visa to work in? Anywhere in Europe What field do you currently work in? Currently unemployed but last position was as Resort Managers / Caretakers for a luxury historic property in Granada, Spain, undergoing development to become a 6* private holiday resort. What fields have you worked in before? Military Intelligence for 22 years (both) What qualifications do you hold? Both - PRINCE 2 Registered Practitioner in Project Management Jon - Foundation Level in Management of Successful Programs and Management of Risk Jon - Membership of City and Guilds Diploma in Leadership and Management Jon - ILM Diploma in Business and Management Jon - British Safety Council – Safety for Manager’s Course Jon - ECDL, Microsoft Applications, Web Design and IT Security Officer trained Both - Health and Safety, First Aid and Equal Opportunities trained Amanda - Spanish Diploma Level – military qualification Amanda - BEC National Diploma in Business Studies – Wakefield District College Amanda - ECDL, IBT II & CLAIT (Instructor Qualified) trained Amanda - RSA Bookkeeping Stage I, Service Funds Accounting Course Amanda – Advanced Management and Senior Leadership Course Amanda - Interviewing and Counselling Skills Course Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills - many skills can only be acquired/improved through experience. Describe the benefits of working with others Working in a team or with others gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas and share experiences, and so learn from each other. Describe the benefits of working alone Can sometimes achieve quicker results when working alone but not always the best results - two heads are better than one. What was your worst working experience? We haven't really had one. We have enjoyed all the different working experiences we have had. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? To always listen and learn from your own and others mistakes and experiences. What unique skills do you have? Not unique but exceptional organisational and people skills. Plus the ability to multi-task extremely effectively. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Working together in a resort/hotel/B&B where our exceptional and extensive skills would ensure that clients/customers are happy and relaxed and have the best vacation of their lives, and want to return. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Working with people - love the challenge of new situations, meeting new people and responding to every request/complaint individually and successfully. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Paperwork - a necessary evil but something we are very good at as we have superb organisational and administration skills. What can you bring to this position? Loyalty, flexibility, a hands-on approach, and honesty. As a couple, we have a superb personal and professional relationship where our strengths perfectly compliment one another. We are sociable and outgoing and love meeting new people and providing them with the best service they have ever received. Nothing is too much trouble. How can potential employers contact you? email jonandamandagraham@hotmail.com Tel: (0034) 952 111590 (home) Tel: (0034) 638 610189 (mobile) | 
