francois calixte, chief concierge at conrad miami, receives

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FRANCOIS CALIXTE, CHIEF CONCIERGE AT CONRAD MIAMI,
RECEIVES 2010SILVER PLUME AWARD
The Southern Florida Concierge Association Honors
Francois Calixte Concierge of the Year
MIAMI, Fl. – December 2, 2010 – Francois Calixte, chief concierge at Conrad
Miami was presented with the 2010 Concierge of the Year Award at Where
Magazine’s 9th Annual Silver Plume Gala in Miami Beach, Fl.
This year’s recipient, Calixte, was born in Haiti and moved to Brussels when he was
14 years old. After spending 4 years in Vienna, Austria he moved to the United
States where he started his professional career as a banker in Chicago. Being
promoted to International Auditor for a prestigious bank, Calixte had the opportunity
to travel the world; it was through these travels that he decided to move into the
hospitality industry. He joined Conrad Miami as Chief Concierge in 2004, when the
hotel opened. He started as a Guest Relations Manager for the Intercontinental
Chicago and then moved on to Miami in the same role.
Fluent in six languages and member of the Clefs d’Or for two years, Calixte was
previously given recognition by the Inn Key Florida Association and also awarded
Concierge of the Year by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)
in 2009. Francois has been serving the Southern Florida Concierge Association as a
Board Member for the past 5 years and is now the Director of Community Affairs. A
soccer coach and most recently a fund raiser for his native Haiti, Calixte has strong
ties to the local community.
Proud member of the SFCA and very worthy recipient of the Silver Plume Award, he
is honored to be the 2010 Concierge of the Year. This award represents a
magnificent accomplishment in his career and demonstrates his ongoing spirit to
share his wisdom and show everyday joy in his profession.
Located in the heart of Miami’s financial district in an innovatively designed structure
of concave glass and steel, the Conrad Miami is a recognized icon on the Miami
skyline. Conrad Miami is one of the premier luxury hotels in South Florida, offering
the ultimate in service and the latest technology advancements with the feel of
Miami's artistic style.
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