Recommendations for Nelson Marin

As Regional Director of Health, Safety & Security (and R.S.P.P.), Italy and Central Mediterranean Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

“Nelson is an outstanding professional and talented manager. His ability to size up a situation is extraordinary, but equally, if not more important, is his ability to respond decisively always finding the best solution for the challenges. It is also rare to find a person who has great technical strengths that are matched by people skills, knowing how to deliver top level results. I found Nelson to be an exemplary charismatic leader who created win-win situations for all the people he worked with, he’s always showing calm and a clear vision of the job to be done and how to do it with a six sigma approach. He has skills from Safety to Health care, from Security to Investigation with a critical eye to details and always following the rules. I hope that I will have the opportunity to work with Nelson again in a future.” Linkedin, September 6, 2010

“As a Starwood colleague, I worked with Nelson for ten years and what I can say is that he is a structured, competent, focused and very passionate security director, that likes to works in team and by objectives (also by taking advantage of the Six Sigma Tools & Methodologies). Together we accomplished several Regional/National projects (not only in the health/safety & security but also in the charity arenas) and in addition to that he was always supportive of the purchasing function. Actually, he maintains that security is a cross organizational activity that to be effective must cooperate closely with the other relevant functions (see for instance emergency/crisis preparation and response). On the whole, Nelson is a very professional security director and a great team player; for that reason I have no doubts in recommending him and his works.” Linkedin, September 5, 2010

“I worked with Nelson for eight years while I was Food & Beverage Manager at The Westin Europa & Regina and at Hotel Danieli in Venice. Nelson was the pioneer of Health, Safety & Security culture for Italy area of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Nelson is a serious professional, he supported me during Six Sigma projects. I admire his leadership, decision making, he follows the policies respecting the business strategies. He has a good eye for the security of the guests and employees, an excellent helicopter view during the performance of the team. His values and intelligence make him would you want someone to know. It is a pleasure to cooperate with Nelson. I wish to Nelson's successful future.” Linkedin, September 1, 2010

"Nelson has strong professional skills, very honest and reliable, always focused on achieving results, a great support for me while managing the Venice Area.” Linkedin, August 31, 2010

"Nelson è senz'altro un professionista nel suo campo, che lavora in modo strutturato e per obiettivi. Molto ligio al dovere, con coscienza aziendale, sempre pronto a dare una mano, lavora in modo proattivo per assicurare conformità di pensiero e di esecuzione operativa. Il Suo contributo è di spessore, e sa lavorare bene di gruppo. La Sua personalità ed il Suo modo di fare rendono poi il rapporto di lavoro anche molto piacevole.” Linkedin, August 30, 2010

"During my experience as General Manager at Le Méridien Rimini, I had the pleasure to meet Nelson Marin and work close with him to implement all safe and security procedures of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Nelson is a serious professional, very much competent and supported me in achieving all requirements for the safe and security of Le Méridien Rimini.” Linkedin, August 26, 2010

"Nelson è stato un perfetto collaboratore e insieme abbiamo consolidato diversi progetti raggiungendo in pieno gli obiettivi prefissatici. Il suo ruolo di responsabile Safety & Security per Starwood Italia è stato di fondamentale rilevanza e supporto per il team e per la struttura della Costa Smeralda da me diretta in quegli anni. NB: la posizione lavorativa" che compare nel titolo "non corrisponde al periodo menzionato nella segnalazione a Nelson. Allora ero GM all'hotel Pitrizza (Starwood) di Porto Cervo.” Linkedin, August 25, 2010

"Having worked with Nelson for more than 5 years I must say that it was really a learning opportunity. He is a highly focused and technically-abled person, ready to support and assist. I still admire the fact that through his commitment and leadership capabilities, Nelson managed to align all the regional hotels' health, safety, emergency and crisis management policies and procedures to the respective hotel's business strategies. It was a pleasure working with him.” Linkedin, August 25, 2010

"Nelson is a great example of dedicated professional with superb skills and human qualities. During the time at Starwood he was always a punctual and effective partner in handling crisis communication, while totally devoting his professional time to ensure safety in security at the highest international standards.” Linkedin, August 25, 2010

"Nelson provided invaluable support on Health, Safety and Security issues both in the pre-opening and post opening phases of Le Meridien Lav, Split - this set the standard for other Croatian Hotels to follow.” Linkedin, August 15, 2010

"Nelson è sicuramente la persona più qualificata con la quale io abbia lavorato. Professionalmente lo considero un maestro, personalmente è un esempio di rettitudine ed onestà oltre a essere un amico.” Linkedin, May 19, 2010

As Member of the Sub-commission on "Tourism Security - UNI Commission "Citizen & Society Security" Ente Nazionale di Unificazione

“I've known Nelson since 1997 when he joined ASIS. Shortly after this he took and passed the CPP exam. (We were in the same study group) He then joined CIGA hotels, now owned by Starwood. Recently he has become active in the UNI (The Italian Standardization Organization) committee for the Security of the Citizen and Society, specializing in Tourism Security. I can recommend his work in these activities over the years.” Linkedin, August 28, 2010

As Floor Speaker at OSCE Public-Private Partnership Conference held in Vienna Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

“Nelson is one of those creative thinkers who can easily accomplish what is required of him while thinking of ways things can be done better in the future. I first knew him as an active member of the Public-Private Partnership group for Protection of Vulnerable Targets of the UN Interregional Crime and Research Justice Institute. We were working on tourism security projects together, and he quickly saw how the private sector and governments could unite to protect critical infrastructure and helped me in design of projects in the Americas. He understands that security requires more than just lights and wire fences; it requires a change in mind set. For that reason, I recommended him as a speaker for the OSCE PPP Conference where his input was greatly valued. I recommend him highly.” Linkedin, August 30, 2010

As Speaker at the Security Workshop held in Rome on Critical Infrastructures Protection KABA Italia

“Nelson has effectively contributed to the great success of the Rome seminar on Critical Infrastructures Security Protection. The seminar was organised by us with the support and contribution of Kaba Italy. The high level of speakers from private sectors and Government Institutions did raise the seminar quality and contents at very high top. In fact the attendees’ satisfaction and participation was excellent. Thanks to Nelson cooperation too, we could make it at very high standard!!” Linkedin, August 25, 2010

As Postgraduate Student at University of Leicester

“Nelson was an excellent postgraduate student who achieved an impressive set of marks and undertook an enlightening and comprehensive dissertation. I have no hesitation in recommending him.” Linkedin, August 25, 2010


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