What I Do
From ambition to achievement
Jan 2025—Present
THE COMO HOTEL
Launch & Operations
Vancouver, BC • West End
Grand opening: Launching Vancouver's newest boutique experience
- 32-room European-inspired boutique hotel opening to guests
- Operational systems live: digital check-in, guest services, partnerships
- 20% opening promotional campaign driving early bookings
- FIFA 2026 World Cup VIP packages and corporate stays
- Steps from Stanley Park and English Bay beaches
2024
THE COMO HOTEL
Construction & Build-Out
Vancouver, BC
From blueprints to reality: Full renovation execution
- Complete property transformation: studios, 1BR & 2BR suites
- Signature Wellness Suite with Peloton and red light therapy
- Kitchen suites, spacious patios, underground parking
- Premium amenities: Nespresso, bike rentals, A/C, high-speed WiFi
- Coordinating contractors, vendors, and timeline milestones
2023—2024
THE COMO HOTEL
Design & Concept Development
Vancouver, BC
Vision to design: Creating a European-inspired Vancouver hideaway
- Concept: Blending European sophistication with Vancouver's coastal energy
- Architectural planning for 32-room boutique transformation
- Interior design: Clean contemporary meets warm textiles
- Brand identity and guest experience strategy
- AutoCAD technical drawings and space optimization
2020—Present
CRISTINA J DESIGNS
Interior Design Consultant
Vancouver, BC
Translating vision into reality through design and strategy
- Crafting compelling proposals that win complex projects
- Converting design concepts into presentations that close deals
- Managing end-to-end project delivery
2015—2018
LVVA VACATION RENTALS
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
Las Vegas, NV
Built a $5M vacation rental empire from the ground up
- Scaled portfolio from zero to 120+ properties
- Generated $5M+ annual revenue
- Secured partnerships including MGM Signature towers
- Led portfolio strategy in competitive markets