Simon Xiao

Simon Xiao has a diverse work experience in the fields of analytics, data analysis, revenue management, and hotel operations.

Simon currently holds the position of Analytics Lead at RAC WA, where they have been working since May 2023. Prior to this role, they served as a Data Analyst at RAC WA from July 2022 to May 2023.

Simon worked at HIF Australia as an Assistant Business Information Analyst from September 2020 to June 2022. During their tenure, they were involved in creating financial and non-financial analysis models, performing data support and analysis, and improving business reporting automation.

Before joining HIF Australia, Simon worked at Accor as a Cluster Revenue Analyst-WA from October 2019 to September 2020. Their responsibilities included preparing and analyzing daily statistics reports, implementing revenue strategies, and forecasting future demand and revenue.

Simon also gained experience at Four Points by Sheraton and Marriott International. At Four Point by Sheraton, they served as a Revenue Analyst from January 2018 to October 2019, where they established a new business procedure, generated revenue statistics reports, and crafted sales strategy presentations. At Marriott International, Simon worked as a Project Lead & Integration Champion, overseeing the integration of Starwood into the Marriott platform from January 2018 to October 2018.

Simon's earlier work experience includes roles at Four Points By Sheraton Perth, where they worked as a Group Reservations Coordinator/Room Controller from April 2017 to December 2017, and as a Night Audit Manager from January 2014 to March 2017. In these positions, they were responsible for managing group bookings, communicating with clients, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Overall, Simon Xiao has demonstrated expertise in analytics, data analysis, revenue management, and hotel operations through their various roles in different companies.

Simon Xiao obtained a Bachelor of Economics degree from Huazhong Agricultural University in 2009. From 2009 to 2011, they pursued a Master of Business degree at The University of Queensland. In terms of additional certifications, Simon has obtained various certifications in data analytics and Microsoft programs, including Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft PL-300 Exam Prep, Power BI Specialist, Advanced DAX, Microsoft Power Automate Essential Training, and Microsoft Power Automate: Advanced Business Automation. Simon has also completed courses in SQL, Python, Excel, and Tableau.