Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Interests
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Devanand Pareva

Chief Concierge
Mumbai,Maharashtra
Devanand Pareva

Summary

Five pre-opening and opening experiences. Attentive Concierge with experience in hospitality and leisure service roles. Confident team player skilled in building positive relationships for productive working and customer environments. Multitasks and prioritizes well to manage busy, varied workloads successfully.

Overview

29
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work history

The Den Hotel
Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Chief Concierge
2023.12 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Transported luggage to and from rooms to accommodate guests.
  • Greeted guests and managed check-in and check-out procedures.
  • Arranged for transportation to and from the airport, train station and events for visitors upon request.
  • Provided guests with lists of upcoming activities and events.

Habtoor Palace LXR Hotel
Dubai, UAE

Chief Concierge
2022.01 - 2023.02 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Job overview

  • Provided guests with lists of upcoming activities and events.
  • Provided guests with keys and directions to room locations.
  • Coordinated with housekeeping or maintenance department to address needs of clients.
  • Documented guest information on hotel database to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted staff during wedding receptions and events.
  • Answered and transferred calls to designated recipients.
  • Arranged for interpreters to translate information to guests.
  • Facilitated visitor requests for dining and tourist attractions by researching various venues and locales.
  • Maintained tidy work area to promote cleanliness and quality standards.

Achievements:

  • Generated Revenue by 30% cost saving by reducing extra valets on events

Rixos Premium Saadiyat
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Chief Concierge Preopening
2018.09 - 2022.01 (3 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Assisted guests with luggage storage and transportation to maintain satisfaction.
  • Documented guest information on hotel database to maintain accuracy.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Developed appropriate resources to meet needs of diverse audiences.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Canvas Dubai M Gallery
Dubai, UAE

Chief Concierge
2018.06 - 2018.09 (3 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Facilitated visitor requests for dining and tourist attractions by researching various venues and locales.
  • Transported luggage to and from rooms to accommodate guests.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures, from product replenishment to budget control.
  • Forecasted sales trends to plan team resourcing.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by sanitising utensils and surfaces.

Sofitel Downtown Dubai
Dubai, UAE

Chief Concierge Preopening
2014.03 - 2018.04 (4 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Job overview

  • Supervise and direct guest services attendants and concierges
  • Communicate directly with guests, in person or by telephone
  • Provide information on facilities and services, events and attractions, tours, travel routes and transportation schedules
  • Provide area maps, brochures, and other literature
  • Arrange tickets, bookings, appointments, and reservations for guest

Achievements:

  • 90% score on mystery shopper in year 2015
  • 95% score on mystery shopper in year 2016 87% score on mystery shopper in year 2017 Revenue management strategy to aspects related to Concierge
  • Exceeded 10% of target set for Limousine revenue profit in year of 2015
  • Exceeded 5% of target set for Limousine revenue profit, in year of 2016
  • Exceeded 15% of target set for Limousine revenue profit, in year of 2017

Dusit Marina
Dubai, UAE

Chief Concierge Preopening
2008.01 - 2014.01 (6 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • In setting up SOPs, brand standards, recruiting Concierge & Bellman
  • Motivated colleagues within department to ensure intensity at residence lobby
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Developed appropriate resources to meet needs of diverse audiences.

Dusit Thani
Dubai, UAE

Asst. Chief Concierge
2001.03 - 2007.12 (6 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Motivated, trained, educated, praised and developed all junior colleagues personalized service to both external and internal guests
  • Ensure all deliveries are recorded and fairly distributed among colleagues
  • Maintained product knowledge of Properties & ensured that junior colleagues aware of it

Achievements:

  • Dubai General Knowledge Certificate awarded from Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, March 2001 Dubai

Heritage International
Dubai, UAE

Bell Captain
1998.10 - 2000.06 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Ran errands and delivered messages and packages as required.
  • Communicated up-to-date and detailed knowledge of potential points of interest, facilities and attractions in and around UAE
  • Optimised guest experience by informing guests of hotel services and effectively communicating room features.

Achievement:

  • Employee of Month December 1998

Al Diar Siji Hotel
Fujairah, UAE

Bellman
1995.03 - 1998.03 (3 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Delivered post, packages and other items to guest rooms with 100% accuracy.
  • Provided guests with information regarding hotel's amenities, local attractions and dining options.
  • Increased workplace safety by reporting potential hazards to supervisor.
  • Notified front desk manager of guest issues requiring further assistance for resolution.
  • Escorted guests to and from rooms, assisting with their luggage and engaging in friendly conversation.

Education

R D National Collage
India

Certificate of Higher Education from SYBSC
1991.04 - 1992.06 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Skills

  • Interpersonal communications
  • Guest experiences
  • Vendor interaction
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Team supervision
  • Brand success
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent Communication
  • Travel itinerary management
  • Quality Assurance

Affiliations

Member of Les Clefs d'Or International (UICH)

Interests

HOBBIES : Travelling , Exploring Cities

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Native

Certification

  • First Aid Training, Sofitel Dubai, Jan. 2018
  • Front Office Upsell Training, TSA (Dusit Thani), Jan. 2018
  • Guest Care Training, Dusit Thani, Jan. 2018
  • Forbes travel Guide Training, Habtoor Palace LXR Hotel Feb,2022

Timeline

Chief Concierge

The Den Hotel
2023.12 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)

Chief Concierge

Habtoor Palace LXR Hotel
2022.01 - 2023.02 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Chief Concierge Preopening

Rixos Premium Saadiyat
2018.09 - 2022.01 (3 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

Chief Concierge

Canvas Dubai M Gallery
2018.06 - 2018.09 (3 education.months_Label)

Chief Concierge Preopening

Sofitel Downtown Dubai
2014.03 - 2018.04 (4 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Chief Concierge Preopening

Dusit Marina
2008.01 - 2014.01 (6 education.years_Label)

Asst. Chief Concierge

Dusit Thani
2001.03 - 2007.12 (6 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Bell Captain

Heritage International
1998.10 - 2000.06 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Bellman

Al Diar Siji Hotel
1995.03 - 1998.03 (3 education.years_Label)

R D National Collage

Certificate of Higher Education from SYBSC
1991.04 - 1992.06 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
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