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Keerthivasan Raju

Keerthivasan Raju

Director Of Operations
Chennai

Summary

· Seeking senior-level assignments in heading the operations with focused Customer Relationships in the Hospitality Sector with an organization of repute.

Focused Director of Operations with 23 years of success. Accomplished in working with organizational leaders to establish business goals and devise strategies driving revenue generation and business growth.

Proven track record in creating scalable customer service operations infrastructures and leveraging social media to nurture relationships with customers.

Exposure in key markets (Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, New Delhi, Maldives) backed by expertise in managing Sales/Marketing, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Business Development, Performance, Client Relations, Operations, Profit Centre head, Innovation, People Management, Turn around, new product and service design development

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
6
6
Languages

Work History

Director of Operations

Sri Mak & Co
05.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: https://www.mconventions.com
  • Https://www.mconventions.com
  • Pre-Opening/ Operations /Sales & Marketing/ Banquets/ Strategic / People Management/Profitability (Currently Handling – 05 Outlets)

Corporate General Manager

Coastal Grand Group of Hotels & Resorts Pvt., Limited
03.2021 - 03.2024
  • Company Overview: https://www.coastalgrandhotels.com/
  • Develop a strategic plan for optimized productivity
  • Review and improve organisational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
  • Adhere to company standards for excellence and quality
  • Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
  • Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas Expertise with - 14 Hotels & Resorts With -300 Rooms Inventory Budget Achiever /strategies Planner / One Point Turnkey Solutions / Pre–Opening Expertise / Plug-In Analyzer…
  • Https://www.coastalgrandhotels.com/

City Operations Manager

Isthara Parks Private Limited
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: https://www.isthara.com/
  • Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and controlling the maintenance of common facilities in all completed housing complexes for Food & Beverages as well as responsible for managing security, housekeeping and horticulture services at all under-construction sites of- ISTHARA -in a cost-effective manner
  • Https://www.isthara.com/

General Manager - Pre-Opening / Operations

Poppy’s Group of Hotels & Resorts
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: https://poppyshotels.com/
  • Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services through improvements to each function (HR, IT, Finance) as well as coordination and communication between functions
  • Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence
  • Providing consulting services on matters related to fundraising, tax and insurance questions, and business structure and growth
  • Https://poppyshotels.com/
  • Broad Exposure in key markets (Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, New Delhi, Maldives) backed by expertise in managing Sales/Marketing, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Business Development, Performance, Client Relations, Operations, Profit Centre head, Innovation, People Management, Turn around, new product and service design development

Front Office Manager

CJ Palazzo
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services through improvements to each function (HR, IT, Finance) as well as coordination and communication between functions
  • Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence
  • Providing consulting services on matters related to fundraising, tax and insurance questions, and business structure
  • Dexterously handled and supervised a team of - 75 members

Room Division Manager

Sterling Holidays Resorts India Pvt., Ltd.
11.2013 - 10.2015
  • Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services through improvements to each function (HR, IT, Finance) as well as coordination and communication between functions
  • Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence
  • Providing consulting services on matters related to fundraising, tax and insurance questions, and business structure and growth

Pre-Opening Team - Housekeeping Manager

Carlson Rezidor Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
09.2010 - 09.2013

Executive Housekeeper (Pre-Opening)

Aitken Spence Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd.
09.2008 - 09.2010

Executive Housekeeper

Orange County Resort
07.2007 - 09.2008

Senior Executive Housekeeping

The Carlton, Raheja Hospitality Service Pvt Ltd
06.2006 - 08.2007

Executive Housekeeper

Hotel Chenney’s Gateway
06.2004 - 01.2006

Shift running Floor Manager

McDonald's Family Restaurant
12.2001 - 04.2004

Front Office Supervisor/ Housekeeping Supervisor /Room Service Order Taker

Hotel Salem Castle
09.1999 - 09.2001

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Madurai Kamraj University College
Madurai, India
04.2001 -

National Council of Vocational Training Diploma - Trade & Industry

ITDC
Bengaluru, India
01-1999

Skills

CARE

Training Courses Completed

  • Customer care
  • Managerial Training Program — Level -1/Level- 2/Level-3
  • Train the Trainer Program (Second Level)
  • Housekeeping and laundry operation Training Program
  • Supervisory Skills Training Program
  • Basic First Aid and CPR
  • AGARATA — Training Program

Number Of Dependents

2

Location Preference

  • India
  • Abroad

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: J1518595
  • Date of Birth: 06/13/75
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Software

❖CARE/ CHAMPAGNE / CMS / Excel / Word / HMS / ID5 / Lucid / MICROS / OPERA / Pro — Logic / Windows / WISH /My soft / Bdjubo

Certification

Housekeeping & Laundry Operation Training Programme

Accomplishments

· Pre-Opening/ Operations /Sales & Marketing/ Banquets/ Strategic / People Management/Profitability (Currently Handling – 05 Outlets)

· Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.

· Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.

· Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.

Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • Grand Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Quote

How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kannada
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
tamil
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Cricket

Football

Carrom

Chess

Timeline

Director of Operations

Sri Mak & Co
05.2024 - Current

Corporate General Manager

Coastal Grand Group of Hotels & Resorts Pvt., Limited
03.2021 - 03.2024

City Operations Manager

Isthara Parks Private Limited
03.2020 - 03.2021

General Manager - Pre-Opening / Operations

Poppy’s Group of Hotels & Resorts
10.2017 - 01.2020

Front Office Manager

CJ Palazzo
10.2015 - 10.2017

Room Division Manager

Sterling Holidays Resorts India Pvt., Ltd.
11.2013 - 10.2015

Housekeeping & Laundry Operation Training Programme

10-2012

Pre-Opening Team - Housekeeping Manager

Carlson Rezidor Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
09.2010 - 09.2013

Executive Housekeeper (Pre-Opening)

Aitken Spence Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd.
09.2008 - 09.2010

Executive Housekeeper

Orange County Resort
07.2007 - 09.2008

Senior Executive Housekeeping

The Carlton, Raheja Hospitality Service Pvt Ltd
06.2006 - 08.2007

Executive Housekeeper

Hotel Chenney’s Gateway
06.2004 - 01.2006

Shift running Floor Manager

McDonald's Family Restaurant
12.2001 - 04.2004

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Madurai Kamraj University College
04.2001 -

Front Office Supervisor/ Housekeeping Supervisor /Room Service Order Taker

Hotel Salem Castle
09.1999 - 09.2001

National Council of Vocational Training Diploma - Trade & Industry

ITDC
Keerthivasan RajuDirector Of Operations