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Ms. Derviskadic

Maja Derviskadic

Social Media Manager, Hawkins International PR

As a Social Media Manager at Hawkins International PR, Maja Derviskadic spearheads influencer relations and oversees and implements integrated social media strategies agency-wide. Ms. Derviskadic also serves as the lead point person on some of the agency's top luxury clients such as Rosewood Jumby Bay, Rosewood Little Dix Bay and Le Guanahani in St. Barth, Seabourn, Eden Roc at Cap Cana and Room Mate Hotels. From forging partnerships with cutting-edge video vendors, new startups as the exclusive beta-tester and executing innovative influencer databases, Ms. Derviskadic consistently implements creative projects to increase her clients' digital clout. Whether it's a group influencer trip with over 5 Instagram heavyweights to document the launch of Hamilton Princess' restaurant concept by Marcus Samuelsson and securing 8 million impressions and 2,500 followers for the client or strategizing an omni-channel approach to Seabourn's newest ad campaign that will differentiate YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - Ms. Derviskadic understands the need to treat each platform as its' own microcosm. Prior to joining Hawkins International, Ms. Derviskadic worked at Wagstaff Worldwide launching culinary and lifestyle brands like Barton G. in Los Angeles, garnering over 2,000 Instagram followers prior to the opening, and establishing Peru's culinary ambassador's social media presence in conjunction with the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. In addition, Ms. Derviskadic launched Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival's Instagram presence in 2013, resulting in 3,000 followers in the span of 5 days, over 2 million impressions, and a featured post on Instagram's own blog, which utilized Ms. Derviskadic's event photography. Ms. Derviskadic received a double degree in economics and French from St. John's University in New York.

Please visit http://www.hawkpr.com for more information.

Ms. Derviskadic can be contacted at 212-255-6541 or maja@hawkpr.com

Coming up in March 2019...

Human Resources: An Era of Transition

Traditionally, the human resource department administers five key areas within a hotel operation - compliance, compensation and benefits, organizational dynamics, selection and retention, and training and development. However, HR professionals are also presently involved in culture-building activities, as well as implementing new employee on-boarding practices and engagement initiatives. As a result, HR professionals have been elevated to senior leadership status, creating value and profit within their organization. Still, they continue to face some intractable issues, including a shrinking talent pool and the need to recruit top-notch employees who are empowered to provide outstanding customer service. In order to attract top-tier talent, one option is to take advantage of recruitment opportunities offered through colleges and universities, especially if they have a hospitality major. This pool of prospective employees is likely to be better educated and more enthusiastic than walk-in hires. Also, once hired, there could be additional training and development opportunities that stem from an association with a college or university. Continuing education courses, business conferences, seminars and online instruction - all can be a valuable source of employee development opportunities. In addition to meeting recruitment demands in the present, HR professionals must also be forward-thinking, anticipating the skills that will be needed in the future to meet guest expectations. One such skill that is becoming increasingly valued is “resilience”, the ability to “go with the flow” and not become overwhelmed by the disruptive influences  of change and reinvention. In an era of transition—new technologies, expanding markets, consolidation of brands and businesses, and modifications in people's values and lifestyles - the capacity to remain flexible, nimble and resilient is a valuable skill to possess. The March Hotel Business Review will examine some of the strategies that HR professionals are employing to ensure that their hotel operations continue to thrive.

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