SCHOOL MANAGEMENT & FACULTY PROFILES

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School Management and Administration

Les Roches Marbella Faculty

Whether you wish to complete your three-year Hotel Management Diploma, redefine your future with the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, or add to your potential with a Post Graduate Diploma, our team of professionals will be at your side to help you succeed in the managerial ranks of the world’s largest industry – hospitality and tourism. In the classrooms, restaurants and laboratories, our Faculty will provide you with the theoretical and technical knowledge that will help you develop sound operational and management competencies. These, underpinned by general education courses integrated into the curriculum, will ensure your success both in the industry and your future.

You will gain knowledge of Hotel Management and the liberal arts, social sciences and mathematics – the general education foundation that will allow you to be effective not only in your future career, but also as a contributing and confident member of society. We will provide you with the ability to communicate orally and in writing, to develop critical and evaluative skills, and skills of reasoning and rational thought.

Faculty Profiles

The faculty at Les Roches Marbella teach in their own particular area of expertise. Most teachers are able to take advantage of extensive experience or academic backgrounds and teach in courses related to more than one field of study. Faculty members are full-time unless otherwise noted.

Full and Part-time Faculty

Arevalo-Guerrero, Elisabeth

Lecturer in English and Communications since 2012. BA in English with minors in Spanish, University of Malaga, Spain (1997).     MA in Intercultural Communication (2003) and PhD in Language, Literacy, and Culture (2009), University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA.

Brooijmans, Floor

Lecturer in Service since 2012.  Bachelor in Business administration, School for Hotelmanagement, Maastricht, Holland.

Burton, Christopher

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2001. CHE. City & Guilds.

Campin, Luisa

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 1995. CHE. Escuela Superior de Hostelería y Turismo de Madrid (1994). Lycée Professionnel Industriel et Hôtetelier Albert-Bayet de Tours (1995).

Del Olmo, Maria

Lecturer in English since 2012. PhD student, University of Málaga (2011 to date). MA in English Studies and Multilingual and Intercultural Communication, University of Málaga, Spain, 2010. BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, Open University, United Kingdom, 2011. MSc in Aerospace Vehicle Design, Cranfield University, United Kingdom, 2004. BEng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering, City University London, United Kingdom, 2003. CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), Cambridge University, 2011. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, Cambridge University, 2010.

Demaeght, Stephan
Lecturer in Accounting & Finance since 2007. Certified Hospitality Educator. Master Engineer in Business Management with options in Accounting & Audit, IC-HEC Brussels (1989). Bachelor in Business Administration with Engineering, IC-HEC Brussels (1986). International Diploma in Significant Learning, Universidad Del Valle de México (2011), Registered for PhD in Education - Universidad de Granada.

Djeebet, Hassan

Lecturer in F& B Management since 1995. CHE. Master’s Degree in Business Administration- (2003).

Gonzalez, Jean Pierre

Lecturer in Service since 2008. Diplôme du Bacalauréat Professionnel Section Bureautique Option "A" Gestion L.E.P. Beaugrenelle, Paris (1997).

Hirth, Mavi

Lecturer in English since 2005. CHE. T.E.S.O.L. Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (2005). Lehramtsstudium L3 in English, German and Spanish, Frankfurt University.

Loiti, Jon
Lecturer in Human Resources since 2008. CHE. Diploma in Business Administration, Mondragon University, (2002), Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Napier University, Edinburgh (2007). Registered in Master in Adult Education Training and Performance, Walden University, USA (2012).
  

Manzaneque, Loreto

Lecturer in Organizational Behaviour since 2012. Program in Executive Coaching and Management IE business school, Madrid (2009). Master in Human Resources, University Pontificia Comillas, Madrid (1998). Bachelor in Psicology (Human Resources specialization), University of Málaga (1996).

Martínez, José Manuel
Lecturer in Spanish since 2011. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish, University of Málaga (1994).

O´Keeffe, Gordon

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2007. Certified in Cooking (1996).

Olea, Isabel

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 1995. CHE.

Otamendi, Ainhoa

Lecturer in Psychology since 2013. Postgraduate in e-Learning Project Governance and Management, Open University of Catalonia, UOC (2007). PhD in Psychology, University of Málaga (2003). Master in Human Resources Administration & Management, University of Málaga (2002). Bachelor in Psychology, University of Málaga (1998).

Patrucco, Silvio

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2006. CHE. Gourmet Graduated in Cooking and Catering. International Training College, Cape Town (1996).

Permuy, Celina

Lecturer in Rooms Division since 2010. Diploma in Tourism. Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) (2005-2009). Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management. Centro Superior de Hostelería de Galicia (CSHG) (2004-2005). Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) (1997-2003).

Pérez Ruiz, Ángel

Lecturer in Accounting since 2013. Master in Research in Economics & Business, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid (2012). Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration, Complutense University, Madrid (2000). Registered for PhD in International Economics, Comillas Pontifical University (Madrid).

Perez, Luis
Lecturer in Service since 2010. CHE .Degree in Sociology, University of Salamanca (2000).
 

Peyregne, Gilda

Lecturer in Service since 2001. CHE. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Hospitality). Les Roches Bluche (2003).

Rodriguez, Roberto

Lecturer in Rooms Division since 2009. CHE. Diploma in Business and Tourist Activities, Escuela Superior de Turismo de Jerez de la Frontera, (1994). BSc. in Tourism Management. Universidad de Murcia. Registered in Master in Sustainability and SCR. Universitat Jaume I.
  

Rosien-Strauss, Christa

Part-time Lecturer in German since 1996. CHE. Master´s Degree in German Language and Literature, Master´s Degree in Political Science, Senator für Schulwesen und Universität Berlin, Berlin University (1989).

Ryan, John

Lecturer in Mathematics and Accounting since 2010. MBA Trinity College Dublin (1999). Higher Dìploma in Hotel and Catering Management, Dublin College of Catering  (1995). BSc. In Management, Trinity College Dublin (1995).

Rytz, Andre
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2003. CHE. Ecole Hoteliere Lausanne EHL (1984).
 

Salas, Raquel

Part-time Lecturer in French since 2004. Law Studies, Malaga University (1990).

Schapmann, Ralf
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2010. Staatlich geprüfter Küchenmeister (IHK), Ausbilderprüfung (IHK) Düsseldorf.
 

Serra, Teresa

Lecturer in Economics since 2003. CHE. Licenciatura en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales. Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain (1992) Registered for PhD, Malaga University.

Shah, Moeed

Lecturer in Service since 2001. CHE. Bachelor´s Degree in Commerce (1999) Diploma in Hotel Management Les Roches, Marbella (1997).

Taylor, Julie
Lecturer in Rooms Division since 2004. CHE. Registered for MSc in Events Management, Leeds University (2011-present). Higher National Diploma in Hotel Management Farnborough College of Technology (1989).
 

Lecturer in Marketing since 2005. CHE. MBA in Marketing Management, University of Houston, Texas, USA (1993).Registered for PhD, Universidad Europea de Madrid.

Visiting Lecturers

Canto, Antonio

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. B.A. in Law. Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1986) Executive M.B.A., Instituto de Empresa (1995).

Cooke, Craig

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. B.A. in Turf Grass Management, Michigan University (1988).

Fernandez-Cuevas Concepción

Lecturer in Scientific Principles of Human Nutrition and Food since 2012. Master studies in Mediterranean Nutrition, International University of Andalucia. Food Sciences & Technologies Degree, Higher Polytechnic School of Orihuela, University Miguel Hernandez, Alicante (2000). Biology Degree, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Jaen (1998).    

Gómez, Jónatan

Lecturer in Congress and Trade Fair Planning since 2011. Diploma in Hotel Management. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. (2002) Masters Degree in in Event Management for Tourism Universidad Europea de Madrid (2005).

Kreutz, Fabian

Lecturer in Events Management since 2010. Bachelor in Communication & Media Management, Business University and Information Technology School (BiTS), Iserlohn (2007)

Martin, Guillermo
Lecturer in Golf Management since 2009. B.Sc. in Sport Sciences (INEF) Polytechnic University of Madrid. Master´s Degree in Administration and Management for the Sports Industry (M.B.A.) “Complutense” University of Madrid.

Mazzeo, Carla
Lecturer in F& B Management since 2008. CHE. Diploma in Business and Tourism, School of Tourism, Buenos Aires (1999).

Ojeda, Jose

Lecturer in Facilities since 2011.Bachelor in Architecture, Escuela Técnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla (2000). Master’s Degree in Deomotic and Home Automation, Universidad de Malaga (2000). Doctoral Studies, Malaga University (2010).
 

Olano, Jaime

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. Agricultural Engineering & Agricultural Business Management, Valladolid University (1995). HND in Turf-grass Science & Golf Course Management, University Central Lancashire, UK (1998).

Perez, Catalina
Lecturer in Psychology since 2006. Degree in Psychology, Granada University (1979) Ph.D. in Psychology, University of New York (1990).

Reviriego, Javier
Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. Bachelor in Business Administration, Florida University. Master’s Degree in Golf Course Management Florida University & PGA (1996).

Roca, Carlos

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. B.B.A., Major in Marketing, Option Professional Golf Management (PGM) New Mexico State University. Las Cruces NM (1997).

Sánchez, Andrés

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2012. University education (Engineering), K.U.L Hasselt, Belgium (1986).