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Work History
Education
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Samuel Mbugua Mungai

Complex Pool And Beach Manager
DUBAI
Samuel Mbugua Mungai

Summary

Complex Pool and Beach Manager with 16 years Hospitality experience in Recreation, Waterpark operation and Health club functions and management .

Adept in handling and creating SOPs ,NOPs , EAPs, kids club activities , cooperate team building planning and execution , training lifeguards and pool attendants within a very busy and excellence commanding property.

Extremely customer focused with great interpersonal and leadership skills .

Overview

17
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

MINA SEYAHI COMPLEX ( W DUBAI, THE WESTIN DUBAI, LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORT AND WATERPARK
DUBAI

COMPLEX POOL AND BEACH MANAGER
05.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversee daily operation of Complex pool lifeguards , Complex experience experts , water sports center, Jungle Bay waterpark, LeMeridien family kids club, Club Mina Gym, 5 main pools and 2 kids pools.
  • Continuously analyze user feedback from visitors and leverage insights to make informed decisions on improvements that have led to overall enhanced beach experience.
  • Maintain professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Monitor and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Evaluate employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback aimed at fostering continuous improvement within the team.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within the industry sector.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
  • Reduce operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Facilitate successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
  • Monitor weather conditions closely to ensure timely updates were provided to guests regarding potential risks or closures due to inclement weather patterns.
  • Maintain accurate financial records, managing budgets effectively to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Continuously analyze user feedback from visitors and leveraged insights to make informed decisions on improvements that led to an overall enhanced beach experience.
  • Manage beach staff, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and personnel for optimal coverage.
  • Streamlining daily operations by creating an organized schedule for staff assignments and tasks.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that has fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
  • Improve communication channels between staff members by organizing regular meetings and training sessions.
  • Coordinate special events at the beach location, attracting more visitors and generating additional revenue streams.
  • Enhance beach safety by implementing effective lifeguard rotations and monitoring procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, maintaining the health and sustainability of the beach ecosystem.

Mina Seyahi Complex { LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORT WATERPARKTHE WESTIN DUBAI MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORTS AND MARINA }

RECREATION OPERATIONS MANAGER
03.2019 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Assist in creating an environment which promotes staff morale ,encouraging staff to have pride in their department and their skills ensuring maximum efficiency.
  • Promote a professional image and give full co-operation to all guests and members with a prompt, caring and helpful attitude
  • Coordinate with other departments and promote positive interdepartmental relations.
  • Promote the culture of save and sale within the department
  • Market and upsell mina club membership.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing team on Placing and Following up on all required purchases within the department.
  • oversee the daily operations of the Kids Club personnel and by extension the pool and beach attendants, the water sports ,Gym and Lifeguards.
  • Foster team work so as to create memorable experiences for our guests and members .
  • work closely with the assistant recreation manager to ensure a smooth operation.
  • Lead team in planning and executing team building activities
  • Ensure all recreation staff work as a team to provide a safe, effective and anticipative service to all guests
  • Hold daily briefing and training with the staff to ensure good communication and high standards of service and customer care .
  • support the recreation leadership in Operation Requirements
  • serve as the departmental trainer and ensure that staff attend all training sessions
  • Attend and participate in departmental and hotel training to ensure consistent delivery of product and service standards
  • Coordinate with the Nurses and First Responders in case of an emergency.
  • ensure equality within the department is maintained without any form of discrimination .
  • Actively seek feed back from customers rather than wait for complains

Mina Seyahi complex { LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI and THE WESTIN DUBAI MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORTS AND MARINA }

RECREATION OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
10.2012 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Promote a professional image and give full co-operation to all guests and members with a prompt, caring and helpful attitude.
  • Foster team work so as to create memorable experiences for guests and members.
  • work closely with activities team to assist in planning and executing team building activities.
  • Ensure all recreation staff work as a team to provide a safe, effective and anticipative service to all guests.
  • Hold daily briefing and training with staff to ensure good communication and high standards of service and customer care .
  • support senior lifeguards ,senior water sports instructor ,senior club car and senior attendants in Operation Requirements
  • serve as departmental trainer and ensure that all staff attend all training sessions
  • Attend and participate in departmental and hotel training to ensure consistent delivery of product and service standards
  • Assist in creating an environment which promotes staff morale ,encouraging staff to have pride in their department and their skills ensuring maximum efficiency.
  • Give immediate first aid in event of injury or trauma.
  • Actively seek feedback from customers rather than wait for complains

Mina Seyahi complex { LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI and THE WESTIN DUBAI MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORTS AND MARINA }

<p>Kids Club Supervisor</p> <p></p>
09.2011 - 10.2012

Job overview

  • Promoting and offering a hospitable and guest oriented kids club with exceptional service to the guests.
  • Planning and executing group team building activities 
  • Supervising the kids club personnel
  • Planning new and innovative activities for the Kids club 
  • Training Mentoring and supervision of the Child minders and Animators
  • MCing in major club events e.g. Easter party, Christmas party and the likes
  • Ensuring that the team is on the right grooming standard
  • updating the day to day incidents 
  • Overseeing special programs like kids parties, club marathons and team buildings
  • Ensuring a safe and Hospitable environment for Hotel guests and Club members
  • Writing Monthly Progress Reports, Quarterly Reports

Mina Seyahi complex { LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI and THE WESTIN DUBAI MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORTS AND MARINA }

<p>Kids Club Animator</p> <p></p>
07.2008 - 08.2011

Job overview

  • Assisting in the kids club supervisor in the Supervision of the kids club and coordinating the set activities
  • Coordinating with the Supervisor in teaching new activities to guests and their kid’s in the complex
  • Supervising and ensuring safety of all activity areas before use.
  • Assisting the activities Manager in Organizing games, events and activities for the kids club and hotel guests ,
  • Assisting the Activities Manager during teambuilding activities for internal and external staff and companies.

Kenya Scouts Association ( Dagoretti scouts local association] 

<p>Assistant Area Commissioner in charge youth programme</p> <p></p>
10.2006 - 07.2008

Job overview

  • Managing all scouting events and ensuring safety and excellence.
  • Creating Awareness on Impact of HIV/AIDs
  • planning the years scouts program for the local association
  • coordinating volunteer events for scouts 
  • planning training and leisure camps for scouts 
  • training scouts leaders of effective scout leadership skills 

Education

American Red Cross First Aid And AED Training 
Dubai

01.2018 - 01.2024

University Overview

First Aid Qualification

CPR Qualification

AED Qualification

Mina Seyahi Leadership Training curriculum 

01.2015 - 05.2015

University Overview

  • communication skills
  • supervisory skills
  • Motivational skills
  • time management
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Associate life cycle
  • Team Building .

The Institute of Qualified Lifeguards ( National Pool Lifeguard Qualification )

01.2008

University Overview

  • The lifeguard and The law- swimming pool operation and supervision
  • Intervention , Rescue and Implementing Emergency Action Plans
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR and First Aid
  • Safe use of Automated External Defibrillation - AED Equipment 

Kikuyu Day Secondary School

01.2001 - 04.2004

University Overview

High school certificate 0 levels 

MARRIOT DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
ONLINE - MGS

from Preventing Harassment in The Global Workplace
04.2001

Skills

    Team building 

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Timeline

COMPLEX POOL AND BEACH MANAGER

MINA SEYAHI COMPLEX ( W DUBAI, THE WESTIN DUBAI, LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORT AND WATERPARK
05.2021 - Current

RECREATION OPERATIONS MANAGER

Mina Seyahi Complex { LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORT WATERPARKTHE WESTIN DUBAI MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORTS AND MARINA }
03.2019 - 05.2021

American Red Cross First Aid And AED Training 

01.2018 - 01.2024

Mina Seyahi Leadership Training curriculum 

01.2015 - 05.2015

RECREATION OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Mina Seyahi complex { LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI and THE WESTIN DUBAI MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORTS AND MARINA }
10.2012 - 03.2019

Kids Club Supervisor

Mina Seyahi complex { LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI and THE WESTIN DUBAI MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORTS AND MARINA }
09.2011 - 10.2012

Kids Club Animator

Mina Seyahi complex { LE-MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI and THE WESTIN DUBAI MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORTS AND MARINA }
07.2008 - 08.2011

The Institute of Qualified Lifeguards ( National Pool Lifeguard Qualification )

01.2008

Assistant Area Commissioner in charge youth programme

Kenya Scouts Association ( Dagoretti scouts local association] 
10.2006 - 07.2008

MARRIOT DIGITAL LEARNING HUB

from Preventing Harassment in The Global Workplace
04.2001

Kikuyu Day Secondary School

01.2001 - 04.2004
Samuel Mbugua MungaiComplex Pool And Beach Manager