Junix A. Salinas

A visionary tourism and hospitality leader with a dual passion for education and industry excellence, June blends 12 years of transformative academia with 7 years of international corporate leadership across Southeast Asia. His career embodies a relentless commitment to workforce development, sustainable practices, and community empowerment through three strategic pillars: Capacity Building - Architect of talent development programs as Group Training & Development Manager for Waterfront Hotels & Casinos, spearheading holistic employee growth across national properties. Award-winning mentor who elevates institutional prestige through competitive student coaching in hospitality skills competitions.

Entrepreneurial

Innovation - Founder and partner of synergistic ventures (Lingaw Travel, Dream Makers Events, Johnny's, TastyEats, Say8withAcake, A Little Harvest) demonstrating hands-on expertise in MICE tourism, F&B operations, and destination management. Global-Impact Mindset - Cultivated cross-cultural agility through roles in Singaporean, Thai, and American organizations spanning banking, sales, and account management. Champions sustainability and social responsibility via nonprofit collaborations and arts patronage.

Chief Hospitality Solutions Strategist - KENJELO FARM AND RECREATIONS RESORT / UMA BY KENJELO - P6, Dolipos Alto, Oroquieta City, Philippines 7207

(2024-06 - 2025-12)

Integrated luxury experiences—elevating dining, villa retreats, and recreations into a seamless ecosystem of indulgence, where data-driven innovation meets uncompromising service excellence to redefine tropical hospitality all the while driving profitability and guest delight across the resort's culinary, accommodation, and leisure portfolios through scalable luxury frameworks and operational ingenuity.

Group Peers Training and Development Manager - WATERFRONT HOTELS AND CASINOS - Manila- Vigan-Cebu-Mactan-Davao, Philippines 6000

(2022-03 - 2025-04)

Facilitated training and development programs and initiatives for all employees across all properties under the Waterfront brand.

Part-time Instructor, Masters Programs - LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE BACOLOD - Galo Street, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines 6100

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Part-time Instructor, PhD and Masters Programs - SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY SURIGAO - Corner San Nicolas and Rizal Streets, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines 8400

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Assistant Professor II - NORTHWESTERN MINDANAO STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Labuyo, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines 7214

(2021-02 - 2022-03)

Academic Manager - LE CORDON BLEU DUSIT CULINARY SCHOOL - 4, 4/5 Zen Tower, 17th-19th Floors, Ratchadamri Road, Pathumwan Subdistrict, Pathumwan District, Bangkok, Thailand 10330

(2019-04 - 2020-03)

As a senior academic leader, I orchestrated institutional excellence by bridging industry innovation with academic rigor. My role centers on curating cutting-edge curricula through strategic partnerships with hospitality pioneers—ensuring programs reflect real-world trends in restaurant and hotel operations. Beyond safeguarding compliance with Thailand's Ministry of Education standards, I championed global brand elevation by designing forward-thinking programs that position LCB as a beacon of industry-aligned education.

Every syllabus revision and new course launch serves a dual mandate: to meet regulatory benchmarks while anticipating the evolving needs of tomorrow's hospitality leaders.

Department Chairman - UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2017-11 - 2018-12)

Key Role: Strategic Academic Leadership in Hospitality & Tourism Education. As steward of the department's three flagship programs—Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, and Culinary Arts—I championed operational excellence through a four-pillar framework: Curriculum & Instruction, Research, Community Extension, and Industry Linkage. My leadership ensured both adherence to and evolution beyond established standards, cultivating institutional viability through:

• CMO 62 s.2017 Compliance: Spearheaded comprehensive curriculum reforms across BS Hospitality Management, BS Tourism Management, and Diploma in Culinary Arts programs, embedding critical industry competencies like pricing strategies and program marketing.
• Holistic Program Development: Orchestrated cross-functional alignment between faculty, students, and staff to transform academic blueprints into actionable, industry-relevant learning experiences.
• Quality Assurance Systems: Instituted robust monitoring mechanisms to guarantee seamless program execution while maintaining flexibility for continuous improvement.

Program Head, Hospitality Management - UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2015-06 - 2017-10)

Instructor of General Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management Courses for Masters in Management (Graduate Program) - UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2016-06 - 2018-12)

Banquet and Events Manager, Food and Beverage Supervisor, Barista (USC School Hotel and Carolinian Café) - UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2013-06 - 2017-10)

Full Time Member of the Faculty - UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2013-06 - 2018-12)

Adviser, official student organization and affiliates - UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2013-06 - 2015-05)

Part-time Instructor in Tertiary - UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-MAIN CAMPUS - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2015-06 - 2016-03)

Part-time Instructor in Tertiary - UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-MAIN CAMPUS - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2017-06 - 2017-10)

Part-time Instructor in Tertiary - UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-MAIN CAMPUS - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2022-06 - 2024-03)

Part-time Instructor in Tertiary-Hospitality Management - LAPU-LAPU CITY COLLEGE - Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines 6000

(2015-06 - 2016-03)

Full Time Member of the Faculty - ASIAN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2011-06 - 2013-05)

Adviser, official student organization and subsidiaries - ASIAN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2011-06 - 2013-05)

Bank Executive B, Banking and Customer Relationship Specialist - DBS BANK PTE. LTD. - Alexandra, Singapore 119963

(2008-09 - 2009-11)

As a retail banking specialist, I expertly guide clients through credit solutions and account management while ensuring full compliance. My days focus on processing loans, adjusting credit limits, replacing cards, and resolving disputes - always with an eye for detail and commitment to exceptional service. I bridge policy requirements with personalized support, building trust through reliable solutions and proactive financial guidance.

Customer Experience/Resolution Specialist/Account Manager - CONVERGYS / IBM-SPRINT - Cebu City, Philippines 6000

(2005-08 - 2007-11)

Dedicated to delivering exceptional service by promptly addressing customer inquiries, resolving complaints, and providing technical troubleshooting with efficiency and professionalism. Expertly guide clients through tailored solutions—including refunds, exchanges, or promotional offers—while adhering to company policies. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance service protocols, implementing approved strategies to optimize satisfaction and operational accuracy.

Committed to transforming challenges into loyalty by ensuring first-call resolution, meticulous account management, and flawless financial record-keeping—all while upholding the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

Doctor of Philosophy - Human Resource Management - UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL (2013-01 - 2015-12)

Master of Business Administration - Hotel and Restaurant Management - UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS (2012-01 - 2013-12)

Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management - UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE-RECOLETOS (2000-01 - 2007-12)