Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Awards
Event & Experience Management Highlights
Languages
Interests
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Adrien Litargne

North Vancouver

Summary

Experienced hospitality and events leader with over 20 years in luxury hotel operations and client-facing corporate sales, now seeking to bring this expertise to Arc'teryx as an Employee Experience Events Manager. Adept at designing and executing high-impact events that inspire connection, build culture, and elevate brand experience. Proven ability to manage logistics, vendor relations, budgets, and onsite execution while leading cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, and leadership teams. Recognized for delivering inclusive, detail-driven, and purpose-aligned experiences that resonate with global audiences.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Corporate Sales

Loden Hotel
09.2019 - Current
  • - Designed and executed strategic client events including executive retreats, product launch celebrations, team-building offsites.
  • - Managed all elements of events planning, vendor coordination, branded materials, communication flow, AV setup, and catering
  • - Directed cross-functional collaboration between operations, marketing, and culinary teams to deliver seamless guest experiences aligned with brand values
  • - Maintained full responsibility for budgeting, timeline management, and execution for corporate events ranging in scale from 10 to 150 guests
  • - Represented the Loden at national conferences (GBTA, CMEEexpo), overseeing brand booth activations and coordinating travel, shipping, and promotional logistics
  • - Applied a design-thinking approach to guest experiences, ensuring each activation reflected values of hospitality, wellness, and local cultural context
  • - Implemented inclusive guest engagement strategies and pre/post-event communication flows to elevate satisfaction and deepen relationships

Director of Guest Operations

Loden Hotel
03.2018 - Current
  • - Oversaw all daily hotel operations, ensuring seamless coordination among departments and delivering high-touch guest experiences
  • - Built and developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, onboarding, and training programs
  • - Managed departmental budgets, implemented service improvements, and enhanced staff engagement
  • - Implemented VIP and high-profile guest services, coordinating special requests, amenities, and on-site needs

Guest Experience Manager

Loden Hotel
08.2010 - 02.2018
  • - Resolved guest concerns, managed elite and high-value guest profiles, and responded to online reviews and reputation platforms
  • - Supervised teams during major events and busy seasons, directly supporting logistics, F&B, and guest check-ins for special programs
  • - Played a key role in community and in-house initiatives, collaborating with local partners on sponsored activations and seasonal campaigns

Education

Diploma - Business Management

BCIT
Vancouver, BC
01.2005

Associate of Arts -

Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA
01.2003

High School Diploma -

Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA
01.2001

1ere ES - Economic and Social

Paris, France
01.1996

Skills

  • Event Planning and Execution
  • Budget Management
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Vendor Negotiation
  • Guest Experience
  • Luxury Hospitality
  • Project Management
  • French
  • English
  • Spanish

Hobbies and Interests

Avid trail runner with experience in long-distance mountain races, passionate about rock climbing and ski touring. Deeply connected to the outdoors and committed to a lifestyle rooted in exploration, sustainability, and movement.

Awards

- 2024 Michelin Guide Awards 1 Key, - 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Best of the Best #1 in Vancouver, - 2024 Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Awards, - 2024 Travel + Leisure Top 500 Hotels in the World

Event & Experience Management Highlights

  • - Successfully led the design, planning, and execution of corporate events, executive offsites, and appreciation events ranging from 10 to 150 attendees
  • - Delivered full-cycle event logistics: concept development, site operations, AV, branded activations, gifting, guest communication, vendor coordination, and on-site execution
  • - Managed budgets from $5,000 to $100,000, ensuring cost-effective yet high-impact delivery
  • - Collaborated with marketing teams to align experience design with brand storytelling and values
  • - Executed offsite and remote events, managing transport logistics, permits, and risk mitigation
  • - Prioritized inclusion and accessibility in event planning, ensuring diverse guest needs were anticipated
  • - Supported sustainability initiatives through local sourcing and waste-reduction practices
  • - Represented the hotel at national tradeshows (e.g., GBTA), leading event presence and experiential engagement

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Trail running, Alpine Climbing, Ski Touring

Timeline

Director of Corporate Sales

Loden Hotel
09.2019 - Current

Director of Guest Operations

Loden Hotel
03.2018 - Current

Guest Experience Manager

Loden Hotel
08.2010 - 02.2018

Diploma - Business Management

BCIT

Associate of Arts -

Seattle Central College

High School Diploma -

Seattle Central Community College

1ere ES - Economic and Social

Adrien Litargne