Windjammer Landing Hires: New Project Director
St. Lucia - June 5, 2012 - Franz Starker joins Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa, Saint Lucia as the project director overseeing sales and marketing for the Private Residence Club. With over 11 years experience in the shared ownership industry, Starker applies solid expertise in relationship sales and strategic planning for the longevity of a shared ownership development project.
Prior to joining Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa Starker was the vice president of sales & marketing for Midlan International, a Resort Real Estate Corporation and Director of Sales for Driftwood WorldGate Resort. During his tenure at Driftwood WorldGate Resort in Kissimmee Florida he led a sales team of 40+ agents and quickly increased sales revenues by 65% in just four short months. He was also the assistant project director for the Aruban Resort & Casino, Aruba and director of in-house sales for Blue Water Resort, Nassau Bahamas. Starker will be an asset to the continued development and growth of Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa and he will devise new services the resort can offer to their clients.
“The expansion of Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa will include a new spa, new restaurant, and luxury accommodations. Starker's tenure in the industry is a key asset to the success of this project, “ states Mark Ozawa, managing director, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa, Saint Lucia. “We look forward to watching Franz grow the Private Residence Club in the upcoming years,” adds Ozawa.
A picturesque hillside, off-the-beaten path getaway, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa, offers a plethora of activities and a welcoming vibe. The tranquil waters of Labrelotte Bay, located on the north coast of Saint Lucia, is far removed from the "cruise crowds" making this 1,000 sq-ft. porcelain-white beachfront a slice of heaven. A bevy of non-motorized sporting activities, six-swimming pools, a beachfront Jacuzzi, five-restaurants, three-bars, a mini-market, and several boutiques deliver a vibrant energy for families. Romance can be found around every corner as candlelit beachside dinners give way to “do not disturb honeymoon in progress” and a one-a-day destination wedding is guaranteed. Visit windjammer-landing.com, Like us on Facebook.com/windjammerlanding, follow us on Twitter @windjammerstl or dial 877.522.0722 for additional information.
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