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
12.2023 - Current

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
01.2022 - 02.2023

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
09.2018 - 01.2022

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
06.2018 - 09.2018

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
03.2014 - 04.2018

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
01.2008 - 01.2014

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
03.2001 - 12.2007

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
10.1998 - 06.2000

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
03.1995 - 03.1998

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
04.1991 - 06.1992

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
12.2023 - Current

Chief Concierge

Habtoor Palace LXR Hotel
01.2022 - 02.2023

Chief Concierge Preopening

Rixos Premium Saadiyat
09.2018 - 01.2022

Chief Concierge

Canvas Dubai M Gallery
06.2018 - 09.2018

Chief Concierge Preopening

Sofitel Downtown Dubai
03.2014 - 04.2018

Chief Concierge Preopening

Dusit Marina
01.2008 - 01.2014

Asst. Chief Concierge

Dusit Thani
03.2001 - 12.2007

Bell Captain

Heritage International
10.1998 - 06.2000

Bellman

Al Diar Siji Hotel
03.1995 - 03.1998

R D National Collage

Certificate of Higher Education from SYBSC
04.1991 - 06.1992
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