ROSLYN WINSTANLEY
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
GENERAL MANAGER
ENTREPRENUER
me IN A NUTSHELL
ENERGETIC, INNOVATIVE, DETAIL-ORIENTED & HIGHLY STRATEGIC
An Australian living in Nicaragua with residency.
I have worked across 3 continents in 8 countries and have over 25 years experience in project management,
A natural English communicator in both the written and spoken word &
working proficiency in Spanish.
I hold a Bachelor of Economics & Bachelor of Arts
majoring in business administration & psychology
A proven strategic entrepreneur, who in the last 13 years has
created four successful tourism-based businesses in Nicaragua
from concept thru to on-going operations.
My commitment to integrity & unstoppable energy allows me to
haul projects forward and develop loyal, accountable
& effective local teams.
I am most differentiated by my balanced right & left brain skill-sets.
I pride myself on being both strategically big picture without sacrificing attention to detail;
rational & pragmatic but also highly creative & innovative; I am
passionate about beauty & aesthetics while being careful not to sacrifice functionality & character.
My love for metric analysis ensures efficiency & continual improvement.
I believe the key to living a long & happy life is to maintain a
healthy mind, body & soul.
MY PORTFOLIO
This portfolio includes examples of my construction project management & design experience.
In the case of the tourism businesses, I also managed each of the businesses in their
start-up operational phases.
For my business management experience please see my profile on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roslyn-winstanley-06408438.
EXPERIENCE
design& construction management
August 2018 - present: Business Management Consultant @ Totoco Eco-lodge
www.totoco.com.ni
Having being asked by the new owner to consult to them, my principal objective has been to revamp & modernize some of the infrastructure without sacrificing Totoco's ecological vision. Specifically we are converting compost toilets to flush units that ecologically dispose of black water using biodigestors.
Dec 2017 - present: Managing Partner & Client Project Director @ Ometepe Constructions
We build high-end residential & commercial buildings. We also refurbish older buildings to give them a new lease on life. In December 2018 we completed an air conditioned 2 bedroom/1 bathroom lake front vacation house. This contract saw me oversee every aspect of the development from water & energy installation, property perimeter wall, front gates & storage shed to the main house through and its completion. The contract was turn-key and included a personal shopper service whereby working with the clients I personally purchased all fittings, finishings, furniture & appliances.
Jan 2016 - present: Co-creator & Designer @ Ananda Off-grid Guesthouse
www.anandaguesthouse.com
I was the lead architectural & interior designer on this commercial development. This fully solar energy guesthouse currently hosts 4 private lodgings for guest and numerous sustainable features including passive cooling, grey water systems & biodigestors. The minimalist design house is unusual for the island due to the high level of finishings and comfort.
May 2012 - present: Project Director & Designer @ Xalli Beach Hotel
I was the lead designer & project manager on this refurbishment project which saw the realization of a 9-room beach front hotel with bar & restaurant facilities. The project had a strict budget and required an innovative approach to transform and re-purpose old buildings into a trendy & relaxed beach-side paradise. Numerous building techniques were used throughout the build from reinforced masonry to structural panels made of expanded polystyrene.
March 2006 - Feb 2012: Co-founder, Designer & joint-General Manager @ Totoco Eco-lodge
I was one of the founders of this 9-cabin eco-lodge located on Isla de Ometepe. What started as rice fields, was transformed into a lush paradise using ecologically sound building techniques. Each cabin was thoughtfully designed and built to minimize its footprint but still provide guests with a highly comfortable experience.
For business management experience, please see my CV on
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roslyn-winstanley-06408438