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Responsible for: 400 members of staff including Deputy Manager and 8 Heads of Department Full accountability for the development and management co-ordination of this luxury resort. Generated annual average sales of US $2.1 million. Facilities included 130 deluxe rooms / suites / cottages, three restaurants, three bars, banqueting and conference facilities for 250 persons, outside catering for 1500 guests, country club, swimming pool, five tennis courts, two squash courts, health club, 18 hole championship gold course and shopping plaza. One of the most exclusive hotels in East Africa and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The only golf resort in Africa to be invited to join Great Golf Resorts of the World as well as being a member of Relais du Golf and a recommended resort of the P.G.A. of Europe. Formulated and implemented an effective sales and marketing programme. Maximised sales and profit contribution. Visited overseas trade shows and ‘sold’ the facilities to international travel companies. Developed and delivered a top quality product to a discerning clientele. Formulated and introduced a comprehensive programme to improve operational standards and staff performance. Implemented new and improved financial controls. Directed and motivated the service team through effective leadership skills.
Responsible for: 650 management and staff Assisted the President in developing the extensive company facilities i.e. Cebu Plaza Hotel (400 rooms), a Forum International Global Partner Hotel, the Alegre Beach Resort, Cebu (40 rooms), an Inter-Continental Global Partner Resort and the Park Place Hotel, Cebu (110 rooms). Main Activities Co-ordinated the management of all company operations. Directed all sales and marketing activities. Sourced and investigated new markets. Improved overall financial and operational efficiency. Negotiated with unions in a union led environment. Initially appointed as General Manager of the Cebu Plaza Hotel and gained promotion to Executive Vice-President, as a direct result of the excellent standards achieved.
Initially appointed as Resident Manager with responsibility for the running of the 167 bedroom (4 star) Ramada Hotel Dubai. Facilities included an Executive Club floor, suites, four restaurants, pastry shop, pub, cocktail lounge, bar, discotheque, swimming pool and banqueting / conference space for 500 guests. Subsequently promoted to Manager – Operations Support and became the principal representative of the President of Abjar Hotels International. Company operations included the 5 Star Royal Abjar Hotel (member of Leading Hotels of the World and Preferred Hotels and Resorts), the Ramada Hotel Dubai and the 5 Star Sheraton Dubai Hotel. Accountable for the effective co-ordination of group matters – played a major role in increasing the efficiency and profitability of the hotels. Assisted in the planning and development of existing / new projects and in the production of all operations manuals, hotel development and renovation plans.
Appointed as Resident Manager and gained promotion to General Manager of the 4 star St. Lucian Hotel, providing 222 bedrooms, two restaurants, three bars, disco, shopping plaza, sports facilities and conference / banqueting for 700 guests.