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Certification
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Nasiha Begum

Nasiha Begum

Hotel Manager
Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Highly energetic hotel manager with more than 10+ years of experience working in the hospitality industry. Leads by example to deliver faultless customer service across hotel departments. Demonstrates exceptional planning, organization and leadership abilities to maintain smooth-running, cost-effective hotel services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Hotel manager

Landmark Premier Hotel
Dubai, UAE
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive budget plans, closely monitoring expenses and optimizing cost-saving opportunities increase revenue YOY 7-10%
  • Maximized revenue generation through strategic room pricing, inventory management, and upselling techniques at front desk.
  • Increased hotel occupancy rates through effective marketing strategies, partnerships with local businesses, and revenue management techniques.
  • Collaborated with sales teams on targeted campaigns to increase bookings from corporate clients or group during low-occupancy periods.
  • Fostered positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication, and continuous employee development opportunities.
  • Managed hotel budgets through careful planning and business strategy.

Hotel manager

Landmark Riqqa Hotel
Dubai, UAE
03.2020 - 03.2024
  • Forecasted occupancy demand and monitored staff availability to create balanced, cost-effective shift schedules.
  • Managed customer service interactions, addressing concerns and preserving positive experiences.
  • Managed hotel budgets through careful planning and business strategy.
  • Led by example, embodying positive work ethic and motivating staff for peak performance.
  • Maximised occupancy rates by optimising reservation and housekeeping processes.

Front Office Manager

Summit Hotel
Dubai, UAE
04.2017 - 03.2020
  • Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping..
  • Promoted brand loyalty scheme to boost repeat bookings.
  • Generated reports and feedback for presentation to general manager.
  • Collaborated with travel agents to respond to special requests for rooms and rates.
  • Created and submitted progress reports to upper management.

Guest relations officer

Landmark Hotels & Suites
Dubai, UAE
03.2015 - 02.2017
  • Built positive customer rapport through friendly, professional communication.
  • Maintained up-to-date client records in database systems.
  • Resolved complaints by ensuring appropriate and timely compensation, boosting customer satisfaction levels.
  • Liaised with management to address escalated complaints or request support on complex account issues,
  • Followed up customer queries to check provided solutions met expectations.
  • Updated customers on special offers and promotions for increased revenue.

Education

Bachelor in Applied Hotel Management - Hotel management

Indian University for Peace & education
Bengalure
06.2011 - 03.2014

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Budgetary control
  • Revenue Management
  • Hospitality
  • Sales strategies
  • Operational oversight
  • Hotel administration

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Hotel manager

Landmark Premier Hotel
03.2024 - Current

Hotel manager

Landmark Riqqa Hotel
03.2020 - 03.2024

Front Office Manager

Summit Hotel
04.2017 - 03.2020

Guest relations officer

Landmark Hotels & Suites
03.2015 - 02.2017

Bachelor in Applied Hotel Management - Hotel management

Indian University for Peace & education
06.2011 - 03.2014

Affiliations

  • Exploring new technology.
  • Photography

Certification

18 months Certified Cross training with all departments

Custom

  • Excellent customer service, even to difficult callers
  • Problem solving skills necessary to keep customers and clients satisfied
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Desire to learn more that can be applied to the job
  • Strong work ethic leading to efficient and complete service
  • Ability to work a telephone switchboard

References

References available upon request.

Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Nasiha BegumHotel Manager