Mark A Alderson MIH

Mark A Alderson MIH has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. Mark A began their career in 2004 as Head Sommelier at Relais & Châteaux, Hotel el Castell de Cuitat in Catalonia, Espana. In 2006, they moved to Macdonald Hotels & Resorts as an Operations Manager, where they managed high profile events on a 2500 acre estate. In 2010, they took on the role of Hotel Revenue Management at Barnsdale Hall Hotel, a 5 Gold Crown RCI resort. In 2012, they joined Aston Recruitment Ltd as a Recruitment Consultant, where they successfully expanded the hotel sector of the hospitality division across the UK. In 2013, they took on the role of General Manager at The Robert Parker Collection, a boutique property renowned for exclusive use weddings. In 2014, they were promoted to VP EMEA & CIS at HES Global, where they forged new business from trade shows and visiting overseas clients. In 2016, they joined Alderson Gray Executive Search as Director, understanding clients and candidates alike. In 2017, they took on the role of Race Director at Stamford Striders, leading a 100+ team to deliver a top UKA running event. Finally, in 2020, they became a Brand Ambassador at COROS Wearables.

Mark A Alderson MIH has a diverse education history. Mark A obtained their GCSEs in 11 subjects from School in 1992. Mark A then went on to obtain a BTEC National Diploma in Health from Darlington College of Technology in 1991-1993. Following this, they obtained A Levels in Business Studies, Psychology, Biology, and General Studies from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form in 1993-1995. Mark A then obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Marketing from Teesside University in 1995-1998. After this, they obtained a CertTESOL TEFL from Oxford Trinity School, Narodni, Praha in 1999-2000. Mark A then obtained Spanish Language from One2One English Systems S.L, Madrid in 2004-2005. Additionally, Mark A Alderson MIH has obtained various certifications, including a Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders at SCQF Level 6 from BIIAB in 2022, a Race Organisor from England Athletics in 2018, a Coach in Running Fitness from England Athletics in 2017, a LiRF Running Leader Licence from England Athletics in 2016, a Member of Institute of Hospitality from Institute of Hospitality in 2016, an IOD from Institute of Directors Young Directors Forum - Central London Branch in 2015, a HABC Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (QCF) from Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) in 2013, a Cellar & Wine Management from Relais & Châteaux in 2003, a Championship Trainer from MICROS Systems Inc in 2000, a Windsurfing Level 3 from Royal Yachting Association in 1992, and a Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety CIEH from Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) in 2014.