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SHIV CHARAN

SHIV CHARAN

New Delhi

Summary

Housekeeping Executive with 20 years of international experience in luxury hotels and cruise lines. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and maintaining high hygiene standards while ensuring guest satisfaction. Demonstrated success in implementing cost-control strategies and training staff in diverse environments.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER

Holland America Cruise line
Seattle
01.2009 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw cleanliness and maintenance of passenger staterooms, public areas, and crew facilities.
  • Facilitated training for all housekeeping personnel to ensure adherence to corporate guidelines.
  • Maintained staterooms and suites in optimal condition to comply with HAL standards.
  • Coordinated with departments to ensure public areas met cleanliness standards.
  • Achieved guest satisfaction survey ratings that consistently exceeded company benchmarks.
  • Ensured proper functioning of laundry facilities, including Main, Self-Service, and Crew Laundry.
  • Managed tailor shop operations, ensuring quality service within budget constraints.
  • Conducted weekly inspections of crew cabins and public areas with hotel leadership.

SENIOR ASSIST. HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER

Carnival Cruise Line
03.1996 - 01.2009
  • Analyzed daily guest reports to identify improvement areas and potential issues.
  • Supervised and trained 72 stateroom attendants, ensuring optimal performance and scheduling.
  • Coordinated maintenance activities with technical department to address urgent needs.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records for supplies and equipment management.
  • Developed marketing strategies to enhance revenue from housekeeping services.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and health codes across operations.
  • Assisted in budget preparation for labor costs and supply expenses.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.

FLOOR SUPERVISOR / CHIEF BUTLER

Sheraton Jeddah
Jeddah
01.1990 - 01.1996
  • Developed employee training materials and conducted orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for VIP lounge per established guidelines.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and assigned duties to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Managed cash register operations, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
  • Resolved customer complaints swiftly to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
  • Tracked weekly sales data to identify trends in customer behavior.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for additional stock as needed.
  • Collaborated with departments to achieve organizational objectives.

Education

Housekeeping Management Diploma -

American hotel & Motel association
New York, USA

Senior secondary school diploma -

New Delhi, India

Skills

  • Executive housekeeping management
  • Quality assurance and compliance
  • Budgeting and cost optimization
  • Laundry operations management
  • Staff training and leadership
  • SOP development and implementation
  • Inventory management
  • Guest satisfaction and resolution
  • Cross-department collaboration
  • Inspection and maintenance oversight
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Chemical handling
  • Waste management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Multitasking and prioritizing

Languages

Hindi: First Language, English: C2 Proficient, Arabic: A2 Elementary, Spanish: A2 Elementary

Training

  • 8 weeks, Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, India
  • 3 weeks, Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, India
  • 1 month, Sheraton Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • 5 weeks, Johnson Wales University, Miami, Florida, USA, Coaching the Champions Managerial skills

AREA OF EXPERTISE

  • Developing and implementing procedures within Housekeeping and Laundry Dept and control systems for maintaining hygiene and quality standards.
  • Leading efforts for streamlining process and generating cost savings in H/K & laundry operations.
  • Ensure of all day to day operations and supervise all aspects of housekeeping & laundry management including of all daily tasks, monitoring productivity to ensure compliance with quality & hygiene standards.
  • Cooperates with operating staff for upkeep of all housekeeping equipment in perfect working order.
  • Ensuring high quality standards, resulting in guest delight and optimum resources utilization for maximum service quality.
  • Ensuring maximum guest satisfaction by closely interacting with potential guest & understand their requirements and customizing the product & service accordingly.
  • Conducting training sessions for housekeeping & laundry team members for the smooth flow of daily operations.
  • Handling operational functions like pre shift staff briefings, creating daily roaster and shift management.
  • Imparting appropriate training on housekeeping daily tasks, service excellence and team work to all housekeeping employees.
  • Organizing and conducting practical and theoretical training programs, to enhance skills and motivation levels.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER

Holland America Cruise line
01.2009 - 01.2025

SENIOR ASSIST. HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER

Carnival Cruise Line
03.1996 - 01.2009

FLOOR SUPERVISOR / CHIEF BUTLER

Sheraton Jeddah
01.1990 - 01.1996

Housekeeping Management Diploma -

American hotel & Motel association

Senior secondary school diploma -

SHIV CHARAN