Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Aakriti Thakur

Aakriti Thakur

Summary

As an individual, I'm independent, self driven and motivated, with a passion to work in an environment that allows me to connect with others problems solve and work towards shared goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Experience Manager

The Leela Ambience Gurugram
Gurgaon , India
04.2026 - Current
  • Lead the Guest Experience and Guest Relations team to deliver exceptional luxury hospitality and personalized guest experiences.
  • Drive guest satisfaction, online reputation, and guest loyalty by proactively managing guest engagement and monitoring NPS, Revinate, and online review performance.
  • Oversee VIP arrivals, special occasions, service recovery, and complaint resolution, ensuring timely and effective resolution of guest concerns.
  • Collaborate closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Concierge, Engineering, and other operational departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop the Guest Relations team through regular training, performance monitoring, and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Analyze guest feedback, identify service improvement opportunities, and implement action plans to enhance the overall guest experience.
  • Monitor guest preferences and ensure personalized recognition for repeat, long-stay, and high-value guests.
  • Prepare and present guest experience reports, monitor service trends, and support initiatives to achieve hotel guest satisfaction and brand quality objectives.

Awards & Recognition
* Manager of the Quarter – January 2026

Recognized by The Leela for driving significant improvements in Guest Voice performance through proactive guest engagement, service recovery, and enhanced guest experience initiatives.

Guest Relations Manager

The Leela Ambience Gurugram
Gurgaon , India
10.2024 - Current

* Managed daily Guest Relations operations and ensured personalized service for all guests.
* Oversaw VIP arrivals, amenities, special requests, and guest preferences.
* Successfully improved guest satisfaction scores and Revinate/NPS performance through focused guest engagement.
* Coordinated with cross-functional departments to ensure smooth guest journeys and timely service recovery.
* Led guest communication, pre-arrival planning, and departure interactions to maximize guest experience.

Assistant Membership Manager

DLF THE CAMMELIAS CLUB
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintain strong relationships with current members to ensure high retention rates.
  • Monitor membership revenue and ensure timely collection of dues.
  • Assist in budgeting and financial planning for membership-related activities.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Implement membership policies and ensure members are aware of the rules and regulations.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain privacy.

Guest Relation Manager

MEMENTOS (BY ITC) EKAAYA UDAIPUR
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led the Guest Relations team in delivering exceptional luxury hospitality experiences while maintaining the highest service standards.
  • Drove guest satisfaction, NPS, and Revinate performance through proactive guest engagement, personalized interactions, and effective service recovery.
  • Managed VIP arrivals, long-stay guests, special occasions, complaint resolution, and personalized guest experiences to enhance loyalty and brand advocacy.
  • Collaborated closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Concierge, Engineering, and other operational departments to ensure seamless guest experiences throughout the stay.
  • Resolved guest concerns promptly and effectively, ensuring service recovery aligned with brand standards and guest expectations.

Assistant Manager Customer Service & Business Development

HMC (One Rap Global, Eleven INC, Mice Verse)
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Handling Customer success of 100+ clients of one REP GLOBAL and its affiliated SBIs namely HMC, MICEverse, Ekeven Inc and its member products among the target clientele within the portfolio, which in turn Generate Leads.
  • Represent tourism boards like Ras-AL-Khaimah & Courchevel.
  • Attended MTM, LLTM & SATTE event 2024.

Duty Manager

Residences Managed by Accor -Doha, Qatar
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managing the biggest global sport event in Qatar FIFA 2022 managed by Accor, Handling 971 Rooms.
  • Familiarity with all front desk and guest booking functions.
  • Daily Activity Summary to FOM and Site Operations Manager with written logbook.
  • Handling the operational set up with inventory of 971 rooms.
  • Assist Housekeeping with the snagging reports.
  • Check In, Check outs, Rooms blockings Maintaining property level of cleanliness and sanitation (hygiene) in accordance with company standards by conducting inspections and taking appropriate actions.

Assistant Sales Manager

Sav Infosystems Pvt Ltd
Zirakpur, Punjab
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Real Estate Company

Guest Relations Executive

Hyatt Regency
Chandigarh, Punjab
07.2019 - 12.2021

Reservation Associate

Novotel & Pullman
Delhi, Delhi
04.2018 - 03.2019

Front Office Associate

Novotel & Pullman
Delhi, Delhi
04.2018 - 03.2019

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Tourism studies

IGNOU
01.2022

Installation Technician - Computing & Peripherals, IT

Golden Institute of Technology-Delhi
01.2021

GAPS - Airlines & Hospitality Management

Global Academy Of Professional
01.2018

12th Grade - Commerce

GSS
Manipal City
01.2016

SSC -

Aradhana Public School
01.2014

Skills

  • Recommending
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Upselling
  • Making Guest Comfortable and Happy
  • Excellent Presentation Skills
  • Superior Organisation Skills
  • Excellent Administration Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Superior Time Management Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning
  • Organizing

Accomplishments

  • National Riffle Shooting (Silver Rank)
  • Medal at State Level (Riffle Shooting)
  • Awarded Scholarship in 10th & 12th (HP Board)
  • Awarded Best Employee of the year (Diamond Star)
  • Fully Aware of Hotelogix Software
  • Revenate Champion (2023)

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakriti-thakur-31058617b?

Hobbies and Interests

  • Drive Improvements
  • Travel is my Therapy
  • Rifle Shooting
  • Explore new things

Timeline

Guest Experience Manager

The Leela Ambience Gurugram
04.2026 - Current

Guest Relations Manager

The Leela Ambience Gurugram
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Membership Manager

DLF THE CAMMELIAS CLUB
09.2024 - Current

Guest Relation Manager

MEMENTOS (BY ITC) EKAAYA UDAIPUR
04.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant Manager Customer Service & Business Development

HMC (One Rap Global, Eleven INC, Mice Verse)
01.2023 - 03.2023

Duty Manager

Residences Managed by Accor -Doha, Qatar
04.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Sales Manager

Sav Infosystems Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 04.2022

Guest Relations Executive

Hyatt Regency
07.2019 - 12.2021

Reservation Associate

Novotel & Pullman
04.2018 - 03.2019

Front Office Associate

Novotel & Pullman
04.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Tourism studies

IGNOU

Installation Technician - Computing & Peripherals, IT

Golden Institute of Technology-Delhi

GAPS - Airlines & Hospitality Management

Global Academy Of Professional

12th Grade - Commerce

GSS

SSC -

Aradhana Public School
Aakriti Thakur