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Ozlem ISIK

Ozlem ISIK

Dubai

Summary

As a seasoned leader with extensive front office and round-the-clock operational responsibilities, I have diligently developed my technical and business qualifications over the course of 11 years. This dedication and expertise have been instrumental in achieving a remarkable high score in the highly challenging and competitive hotel in 2023.

Focus on guest satisfaction has garnered me numerous accolades as a Guest Voice Champion, underscoring my commitment to ensuring exceptional experiences for every guest.

Enhance team performance and maximize guest satisfaction by strategically managing calls and implementing process improvements.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Duty Manager and Complex Night Manager

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi- Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
03.2023 - Current


220 keys in Le Meridien and 294 keys Westin total of 514 keys.

Responsible of Front Office Department and Night Manager of the complex.


  • Achieved K target in 2023 in ITR-EA-Enrolment- Upseell
  • Achieved Highest Medallia Scores in the complex(Above target)
  • Achieved Highest Guestvoice Response rate to guest feedback (Medallia feedback response) since opening of the hotel-100%
  • Achieved the highest Enrollment count in the UAE
  • Achieving Upsell target for consistent 8 months
  • Initiated and implemented plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency
  • Achieved 96% score for Virtual Audit in the month of August
  • GSS champion in September
  • Oversee the entire Front Office operation to maintain high standards
  • Serve as a point of contact for regular and VIP Guests
  • Complete Complex Night Audit duties
  • Represent the Hotel Manager and other senior managers in their absence, taking full responsibility of the hotel
  • Act in accordance with all security and emergency procedures and manage the instigation of these, as required
  • Supervises and delegates duties to supervisors and prepares work schedule for them.

Duty Manager / Night Manager

Sheraton Istanbul City Center
01.2022 - 02.2023


254 keys. Responsible of Front Office and Entire Night Operation,4 F&B outlets and HK Department


  • GSS champion (Achieved within 3 months of joining)
  • Managing MRDW reports and auditing
  • Brand Standard training
  • Supervises and assists receptionist with their duties
  • Ensures proper staffing at all times
  • Ensures accurate communication of information and guest requests to all relevant departments
  • Closure of guest complaints along with a detailed investigation
  • Led employees during night shifts to deliver outstanding customer service and comply with quality standards.

Front Office Manager

Alavya Luxury Boutique Hotel
06.2021 - 01.2022


26 unique designed rooms, Responsible of Front Office and Operation


  • Curating personalized experiences for plush clientele
  • Specialized in designing SOPs
  • Hiring and training staff and managing shift schedules
  • Create and manage rates and packages configured on the Hotel software
  • Track all reservations picked up from all Online channels like hotel website, Booking.com, Expedia other third parties etc
  • Ensuring repeat business
  • Co-ordinate with the Channel manager, or software vendors for any availability, rate or booking integration issues
  • Verify if each reservation request are processed as per the hotel standards and without delay
  • Inter-Department coordination.

Front Desk Supervisor

Fairfield Inn& Suites by Marriott International
05.2018 - 10.2020


244 keys, Center of the Manhattan, New York.


  • Support team members in handling guest requests and enquires to ensure a positive outcome is achieved
  • Ensure that both the Front Office Manager and Reception Supervisors are kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from Guests and/or other departments
  • Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times
  • Advise team of any special events or VIP Guests in the hotel for events or general accommodations
  • Maintaining grooming standards
  • Daily briefings.

Restaurant Floor Supervisor

Khyber Pass, Mark's place
10.2015 - 05.2018

Education

Associate Degree - Tourism and Hotel Management

Namik Kemal University

Skills

  • Process improvements
  • Guest experience improvement
  • Guest engagement strategies
  • Hotel emergency procedures
  • Repeat business strategies
  • Employee performance management
  • Guest feedback management
  • Opera hotel management system

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Fitness
  • Watching movies
  • Outdoor Explorer

Timeline

Duty Manager and Complex Night Manager

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi- Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
03.2023 - Current

Duty Manager / Night Manager

Sheraton Istanbul City Center
01.2022 - 02.2023

Front Office Manager

Alavya Luxury Boutique Hotel
06.2021 - 01.2022

Front Desk Supervisor

Fairfield Inn& Suites by Marriott International
05.2018 - 10.2020

Restaurant Floor Supervisor

Khyber Pass, Mark's place
10.2015 - 05.2018

Associate Degree - Tourism and Hotel Management

Namik Kemal University
Ozlem ISIK