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Interests
Cricket / Football / Chess / Carom
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Keerthivasanraju Pillai.S

Keerthivasanraju Pillai.S

Hospitality Expert - General Manager
Salem,Tamil Nadu

Summary

PROFILE SUMMARY -

Seeking senior level assignments in heading the Operations as a –Asst. General Manager - Facility with focused Customer Relationship in Hospitality Sector with an organization of repute.

· 05 -Hotels of Pre-Opening Experience.

· Star Hotel Classification & Re- Classification Experience.

· ISO Audit Experience

· RCI Membership Hotel Experience ( Resort Condominiums International)

· Achieving optimal GSTS &Implementing

· SOP-working environment

· Implementation of optimal Polices

· Attractive products & Manage department heads Focus on the GOP services to achieve targets

· Determination of workforce, recruitment, coordinate, planning, execution of activities, work schedules, solving bottlenecks

· hiring, execution of performance reviews

· Develop annual budget training

· business plan, make recommendations for capital improvements through Capital Budgeting Develop

· Ensure utmost quality monitor performance of financial/operational plans

· Quality of the product quality Maintain preventative maintenance programs care is delivered

· Development of strategic marketing opportunities service standards are met & Maximize room revenues tactical sales plans

· Oversee the development profits by anticipating and planning for market shifts & execution of marketing plans

· Yield management efforts to maximize revenue generation, Rev PAR,ARR & Effectiveness of broad-based marketing plans occupancy

· yield management efforts to maximize number of market segments reached, & Maximize to diversify the sources of revenues

· Maximize training initiatives revenues by ensuring optimal use outlet space & plans to drive efficiency

· enhance operating & develop service performance & Oversee the security function to ensure a safe Handling of community/media related inquiries maintains rapport with key community contacts

· Secure environment for guests, employees & maintain a proactive human resources function to ensure employee motivation, training hotel assets.

· Ensure compliance with brand standards & development, pay and benefit administration with policies & procedures & Develop positive work environment.

· Mentor employees through formal local Labour regulations. & informal meetings& Work effectively with staff to address cultural performance feedback &/or work environment issues to affect positive employee & Champion the brand guest experiences

· Specialist in Moderating /Designing the Public areas..

· Experience in Housekeeping & Laundry Operations.

· Expertise in Cost Control & Budgeting.

· Setting up the Department / Rooms /Public areas /others Areas as per Hotel Standard.

· Initiating Theme Food Festival Decorations/Designs/Theme Uniforms/Expert in Uniform Designing.

· 5 S – System Implementer

· Experience with Manager Level Courses –I /II.

· Costumer Focused/Guest Handling.

· Experienced with Train the trainer Program.

· First Aid Certifier.

Team Player

Overview

6
6
Languages
9
9
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Operations Manager - Hyderabad

Isthara Parks Private Limited
Hyderabad , Teleguna
02.2020 - Current
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Developed and launched loss-prevention program, reducing theft 0%.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Assisted with marketing strategy creation and advertising initiatives to better promote facility to public.
  • Directed HR operations, including strategic workforce planning, goal cascading, performance management, staffing and benefits administration.
  • Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail, resulting in 100%.

General Manager

Poppys Group Of Hotels & Resorts
Coimbatore , Tamilnadu
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Pre Opening/Operations – Poppys Group Of Hotels - Corporate Office.

Core skills: Team Building / Staff Training ~ Customer service / guest relations ~ Policies and procedures ~ Facilities management ~ Problem solving ~ Communication ~ Quality Control Management ~Revenue Management ~Online portal Management

Managerial Skill:- Strategy Planning - Profit Centre Mgt. - Business Tie Ups.- Turn Around Management - Personnel Management. Functional: - Business Operations - Operations Management - Strategic Partnerships

- Customer Relation Management- Key Account Management - Budgeting / Forecasting- Liaison / Coordination- Financial Analysis

Manage functions.

• 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.

Highlights: Dexterously handled and supervised a team of - 100 members.

Director of Business Development & Operations

R.K. Grand Hotels & Resorts LLP. Salem
Salem , Tamilnadu
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Manage functions.
  • 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.
  • Highlights: Dexterously handled and supervised a team of - 100 members.

Focused, nimble, Innovative and highly committed Management expert with excitingly broad exposure across markets and functions, highlighted by a track record of consistent, proactively driven growth. More than 20 years of Experience in hospitality industry
PROFILE SYNOPSIS:
è 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
è Team Builder who emotionally connects with my team, communicates clearly, encourages radical thinking, creates a winning spirit, gives space to perform, stretches their limits and develops performers for future roles
è Aggressive Achiever who delivers results by grabbing big ticket opportunities, taking a macro view, using strong business sense, simplifying complex problems, giving strategic direction and making decisions expertly, and being disciplined executor.
è Passionately Committed and self-motivated professional with a goal oriented, determined, nimble approach aided by keenness to learn, analyze, innovate, grow and be a trend setter

Specialties: Design and Building of hotels, Investments into Hotels, Asset Management, Leadership Development, Hotel Operations, Sales and Marketing of Hotels, Strategic Planning, New Product Development and launches, Customer Service delivery processes, Talent acquisition and retention.

Projects Completed: Casita Inn- Yercaud / Yellow Lake Resort – Yercaud / Grande Inn- Trichy

/ Mayapuri Amira – Kumbakonam/ Hotel Hills – Thiruppathur, Yelagiri /Gold ray Residency- Salem …

Rooms Division Manager

Hotel CJ Pallazzio - ( Unit Of Coimbatore Jewellers )
Salem , Tamilnadu
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • 4.
  • Property having 72 Rooms and 3 F&B out let and 01 spa and 05 Banquets Outlets Many more Core skills: Team Building / Staff Training ~ Customer service / guest relations ~ Policies and procedures ~ Facilities management ~ Problem solving ~ Communication ~ Quality Control Management ~Revenue Management ~Online portal Management Managerial Skill:- Strategy Planning - Profit Centre Mgt.
  • Business Tie Ups.- Turn Around Management - Personnel Management.
  • Functional: - Business Operations - Operations Management - Strategic Partnerships - Customer Relation Management- Key Account Management - Budgeting / Forecasting- Liaison / Coordination- Financial Analysis Manage functions.
  • 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.

Rooms Division Manager

Sterling Holidays Resorts India Pvt., Ltd ( Unit Of Thomas Cook )
Kodaikannal , Tamilnadu
10.2014 - 10.2015
  • 25 acres 4.
  • Property having 180 Rooms and 3 F&B out let and 01 spa and 05 Banquets Outlets Many more Core skills: Team Building / Staff Training ~ Customer service / guest relations ~ Policies and procedures ~ Facilities management ~ Problem solving ~ Communication ~ Quality Control Management ~Revenue Management ~Online portal Management Managerial Skill:- Strategy Planning - Profit Centre Mgt.
  • Business Tie Ups.- Turn Around Management - Personnel Management.
  • Functional: - Business Operations - Operations Management - Strategic Partnerships - Customer Relation Management- Key Account Management - Budgeting / Forecasting- Liaison / Coordination- Financial Analysis Manage functions.
  • 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.
  • Highlights: Dexterously handled and supervised a team of - 75 members.

Executive Housekeeper

Universal Resorts & Hotels
Twin, Maldives.
11.2013 - 10.2014
  • 4.
  • Property having 300/50 Rooms and 3 F&B out let and 01 spa and 03 Bar Outlets Many more Plan and Budget the revenues and costs for the Housekeeping department.
  • Create a work environment that is high in employee morale and provides constant learning & Development And use the feedback from Employee Satisfaction Survey to draw an action plan.
  • Develop systems and procedures that achieve higher cost efficiency and guest satisfaction.
  • Highlights: Dexterously handled and supervised a team of 50 members.

Housekeeping Manager

Carlson Rezdior Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • 12 Acres 4.
  • Property having 135/155 - Rooms and 3 F&B out let and 01 spa and 05 Banquets Outlets Many more.

Executive Housekeeper

Aitken Spence Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd
Pondicherry , Puducherry
09.2008 - 09.2010
  • Participated in and organized regular safety training initiatives to maintain cleaning staff that was cautious around cleaning supplies and highly professional.
  • Maintained excellent relationship with cleaning staff while merging lines of communication with front desk employees to achieve timely execution of cleaning duties.
  • Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions, including hand-washing and dry cleaning.
  • Motivated cleaning staff with several weekly incentives for maintaining high standards of safety regulations and completing duties quickly.

EXECUTIVE HOUSE KEEPER

Orange County Resort
Coorg -District , Karnataka
07.2007 - 09.2008
  • It’s a 5.
  • Resorts property having 125 rooms and 05 F&B out let with 12 acres Property, Member in the Re- Classification Committee) Sep’06-Aug’07 - The Carlton, K.Raheja hospitality service Pvt.
  • Ltd, Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu, As a Senior Executive Housekeeping It’s a 5.
  • Resort property having 159 rooms and 03 F&B out let with 7 acres Property Famous Hill Station in South India.
  • (Member in the Re- Classification Committee).

Executive House Keeper

Hotel Chenny‘s Gateway, Salem, Tamilnadu
06.2004 - 01.2006
  • It’s a 3.
  • Property having 108 rooms and 03 F&B out let in a Major city of Tamilnadu with a famous catering college.

Shift running Floor Manager

McDonald's Family Restaurant India Mumbai
12.2001 - 04.2004
  • It’s a World Famous Fast Food Chain Restaurant with almost 50 Outlets in India fast growing chain of restaurant.

Front Office Supervisor/ Housekeeping Supervisor /Room Service Order taker

Hotel Salem Castle, Salem, Tamil Nadu
09.1999 - 09.2001
  • It’s a 3.
  • Property having 90 rooms and 02 F&B out let in a Major City of Tamilnadu.

Industrial Trainee

Hotel Hassan Ashok
Hassan, India, Karnataka
11.1997 - 01.1999
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Produced reports and papers for various audiences, adjusting level of technical wording based on intended use.
  • Studied functional relationships between different operational areas to better understand importance and impact of different decisions and protocols.

Industrial Trainee

Hotel the Ashok
Bangalore, India, Karnataka
10.1996 - 01.1997
  • Produced reports and papers for various audiences, adjusting level of technical wording based on intended use.
  • Studied functional relationships between different operational areas to better understand importance and impact of different decisions and protocols.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Madurai Kamaraj University College, Madurai
04.1998 - 01.2000

Diploma - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

National Council of Vocational Training Diploma, Karnataka
01.1996 - 01.1999

Skills

    Customer care

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Certification

Team Building / Staff Training ~ Customer service / guest relations ~ Policies and procedures ~ Facilities management ~ Problem solving ~ Communication ~ Quality Control Management ~Revenue Management ~Online portal Management

Software

Windows, Excel, Word, HMS, IDS, CHAMPAGNE, CMS, CARE, OPERA, MICROS WISH,Pro-Logic,Lucid

Interests

Cricket

Football

Chess

Carom

Music

Cricket / Football / Chess / Carom

Expert in all When ever time allots do warm up.....

Timeline

Head Operations Manager - Hyderabad - Isthara Parks Private Limited
02.2020 - Current
General Manager - Poppys Group Of Hotels & Resorts
07.2018 - 03.2020
Director of Business Development & Operations - R.K. Grand Hotels & Resorts LLP. Salem
10.2017 - 07.2018
Rooms Division Manager - Hotel CJ Pallazzio - ( Unit Of Coimbatore Jewellers )
10.2015 - 10.2017
Rooms Division Manager - Sterling Holidays Resorts India Pvt., Ltd ( Unit Of Thomas Cook )
10.2014 - 10.2015
Executive Housekeeper - Universal Resorts & Hotels
11.2013 - 10.2014
Housekeeping Manager - Carlson Rezdior Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
09.2010 - 09.2013
Executive Housekeeper - Aitken Spence Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd
09.2008 - 09.2010
EXECUTIVE HOUSE KEEPER - Orange County Resort
07.2007 - 09.2008
Executive House Keeper - Hotel Chenny‘s Gateway, Salem, Tamilnadu
06.2004 - 01.2006
Shift running Floor Manager - McDonald's Family Restaurant India Mumbai
12.2001 - 04.2004
Front Office Supervisor/ Housekeeping Supervisor /Room Service Order taker - Hotel Salem Castle, Salem, Tamil Nadu
09.1999 - 09.2001
Madurai Kamaraj University College - BBA, Business Administration And Management
04.1998 - 01.2000
Industrial Trainee - Hotel Hassan Ashok
11.1997 - 01.1999
Industrial Trainee - Hotel the Ashok
10.1996 - 01.1997
National Council of Vocational Training Diploma - Diploma , Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
01.1996 - 01.1999
AGARATA – Training Program.
Basic First Aid and CPR
Supervisory Skills Training Program
Housekeeping and laundry operation Training Program.
Train the Trainer Program ( Second Level)
Managerial Training Program –Level -1/Level-2/Level-3.
Customer Relation Management- Key Account Management - Budgeting / Forecasting- Liaison / Coordination- Financial Analysis, Customer care
Managerial Skill:- Strategy Planning - Profit Centre Mgt. - Business Tie Ups.- Turn Around Management - Personnel Management. Functional: - Business Operations - Operations Management - Strategic Partnerships
Team Building / Staff Training ~ Customer service / guest relations ~ Policies and procedures ~ Facilities management ~ Problem solving ~ Communication ~ Quality Control Management ~Revenue Management ~Online portal Management
Keerthivasanraju Pillai.SHospitality Expert - General Manager