Rajnish Awasthi
New Delhi
Summary
Accomplished and result driven professional with 20 year extensive experience in handling luxury hospitality projects. Team player with expertise in Hotel operations, Project planning, Designing, Project management, project execution, and Business development across India, Middle east, Africa, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Business Development (North & East)
Equinox Solutions Ltd.
New Delhi
12.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business development strategy to increase market share.
- Created and maintained strong customer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
- Managed the daily operations of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Negotiated contracts with clients.
- Ensured that project records, deliverables, documented customer requirements, and project goals.
- Maintaining all facts of the projects to present to the stakeholders and client.
- Delivered presentation on project status, including project progress, tracking, and mitigation method.
- Conducted risk assessments for potential business ventures or strategies.
- Delivered presentations to senior management and stakeholders to report on progress and results.
- Negotiated and closed high-value contracts with new and existing clients to increase market share.
- Hyatt Regency -Nepal; Atmosphere- Kolkata; DLF Club - Gurugram; Hyatt Place -Bharuch; BNYM - Pune; Jubilant -Noida; Diageo -Gurugram.
Asst. Director Projects
HPG Consulting (I) Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Handled projects in India, Middle East, Africa, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
- Kitchen, BOH, Laundry planning for Hotels, Clubs, Corporate, Hospitals as per the operators' D&C guidelines.
- Responsible for project planning to final handover.
- Responsible for project meetings, presentations, coordination with client, operator team, project architects, ID, and MEP team, etc.
- Tender evaluation, as per the given budget forecast, to the client.
- Project periodical supervision and site meeting.
- Project Handover.
- Project Handled: International - Hilton Chad, HGI Nairobi, HGI Ghana, HGI Tabuk, HGI Namibia, HGI Doha, Sheraton Dhaka, Dusti D2 Bhutan, St. Regis Dhaka, Hyatt Place Dhaka, Hilton Congo, Hilton Kathmandu.
- India - Taj Chennai, Vivanta by Taj Rishikesh, Taj Tirupati, Taj Shirdi, Dusit D2 Delhi, Dusit Deverana Delhi, DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram, DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad, Hilton and HGI Bangalore, Dan Hotel Bangalore.
Project Manager
HPG Consulting (I) Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
01.2011 - 12.2016
Sr. Duty Manager
The Hans Hotel
New Delhi
01.2010 - 12.2010
Duty Manager
The Hans Hotel
New Delhi
03.2008 - 12.2009
Front Office Executive
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
New Delhi
04.2006 - 02.2008
Front Office Executive
Bristol Hotel
Gurugram
04.2005 - 03.2006
Front Office Executive
Apra Hotel & Resort
Gurugram
10.2003 - 03.2005
Education
MBA -
Sikkim Manipal University
11-2011
Bachelor of Commerce -
HP University
HP University 03-1999
Diploma in IT -
CEDTI
Chandigarh03-1999
HP Board
Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh 03-1996
Skills
- Business Development
- Business Planning
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
Timeline
Manager Business Development (North & East)
Equinox Solutions Ltd.
12.2018 - Current
Asst. Director Projects
HPG Consulting (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 11.2018
Project Manager
HPG Consulting (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 12.2016
Sr. Duty Manager
The Hans Hotel
01.2010 - 12.2010
Duty Manager
The Hans Hotel
03.2008 - 12.2009
Front Office Executive
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
04.2006 - 02.2008
Front Office Executive
Bristol Hotel
04.2005 - 03.2006
Front Office Executive
Apra Hotel & Resort
10.2003 - 03.2005
MBA -
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Commerce -
HP University
Diploma in IT -
CEDTI
HP Board
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