Alice Coulson is a British hospitality professional looking to open a kite and watersports lodge in Kenya within five years. She has over five years of experience in hospitality management, including as the Front of House Manager of a highly rated, 5-star eco lodge in Kenya. She has strong interpersonal skills and a hard working attitude that serves her well as a team member and manager.

1. Alice Coulson
+254(0) 705416854 | alicecoulson2@gmail.com | British
Personal Profile
After spending my childhood in Kenya kitesurfing or on safari, I spent 5 years in the hospitality industry,
in a range of different settings. I am looking to open a kite/watersports lodge in the next five years with
my partner, Mats Blaauboer. I am calm, with a hard working attitude, and this combined with my great
interpersonal skills makes me a valuable member of any team.
Managerial Accomplishments:
• Front of House Manager of a 5 star luxury eco lodge with 40 staff
• Maintained consistent 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor
• Development of the Sirikoi Lodge cookbook
Relevant Work Experience
Front of House Manager, Sirikoi Lodge, Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
Conde Nast 2016 Gold List, eco-rated lodge of the year
01/02/16 – 31/10/16
Waitress/ Team Leader, Harrisons Restaurant**, Port Douglas, QLD
Hatted restaurant, head chef has 2 michelin stars
20/06/15 – 13/09/15
IKO Kitesurfing Instructor, WindSwell Kitesurf and SUP, Port Douglas, QLD 18/05/15 – 01/08/15
IKO Kitesurfing Instructor, Watamu, Kenya
Relevant Skills
• Front of house management at a 5 star level
• Communicating and working with different cultures and backgrounds
01/12/14 – 10/01/15
Education
Bsc Geography, 2.1, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
Hobbies
Kitesurfing and wakeboarding
Skiing – snow and water
hiking
2011-2014
Other Qualifications
IKO level 1 Kitesurfing Instructor September 2014
The Grange Cookery School, UK
References
Sue Roberts: sue@sirikoi.com
September 2010