Utkarsh Tamrakar
Rewa
Summary
Analytical and results-oriented professional with expertise in performance optimization and business growth. Proficient in utilizing data-driven strategies to deliver measurable outcomes and enhance organizational value. Recognized for adaptability and a proactive approach to achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cluster Assistant Revenue Manager
Holiday Inn Express – Portfolio IHG
Gurugram
10.2025 - Current
- Led revenue operations for four hotels within a twelve-hotel portfolio, driving pricing, yield, and demand optimization strategies.
- Partnered cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Reservations to align commercial initiatives with overall business objectives.
- Owned forecasting and demand planning processes, ensuring accurate revenue projections and proactive decision-making across all managed properties.
- Designed and implemented dynamic pricing strategies to maximize occupancy, ADR, and total revenue performance
Assistant Manager - Revenues
Pride Plaza Delhi Aerocity
Delhi
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Spearhead revenue strategy for one owned hotel (385 rooms) and six managed properties (322 rooms), covering 707 rooms, 15 F&B outlets, and 12 banquet/meeting venues.
- Analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and historical data to implement dynamic pricing strategies, and drive topline growth.
- Monitor daily performance metrics, identify revenue opportunities, and support pricing decisions across all distribution channels.
- Prepare strategic performance reports, and present actionable insights to senior management for improved forecasting and planning.
- Delhi, India
Management Trainee Revenues
Pride Plaza Delhi Aerocity
Delhi
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Gained hands-on experience in analyzing market trends, booking patterns, and competitor data to support pricing and revenue strategies.
- Contributed to daily revenue meetings with data-driven insights to optimize rates and inventory across channels.
- Assisted in forecasting demand and revenue, supporting long-term planning and budgeting efforts.
- Supported OTA onboarding and integration of new distribution partners.
- Developed proficiency in key tools: PMS: Opera, eZee Absolute, InKeys, Channel Manager: Staah, Rate Shopping Tools: Lighthouse, Rate Ping, OTA Extranets, STR, Simplotel (Brand Website), GDS: SynXis.
- Delhi, India
Mentorship in Sales Department
Four Points by Sheraton New Delhi
New Delhi
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Report Preparation: Created and maintained daily pick-up reports to monitor reservation trends and revenue performance. Updated group tracker reports to ensure accurate tracking of group bookings and allocations.
- Client Interaction & Sales Support: Handled client inquiries via phone and email, shared tailored proposals and agreements, and ensured timely follow-ups for confirmations and advance payments.
- Guest Relations & Property Show-rounds: Conducted property tours for potential clients and guests, effectively highlighting hotel facilities, room categories, and event spaces to drive bookings.
- New Delhi, India
Industrial Training
Renaissance Ahmedabad Hotel
Ahmedabad
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Completed comprehensive training across all four core departments: Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage Service, and Food Production.
- Gained practical, hands-on experience in hotel operations and guest service standards.
- Developed a strong understanding of interdepartmental coordination and workflow.
- Acquired insights into the internal functioning of a five-star hospitality environment.
- Ahmedabad, India
Cluster Assistant Revenue Manager
Holiday Inn Express
- Manage revenue operations for 4 hotels within a 12-hotel portfolio, overseeing pricing, forecasting, and yield strategies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Reservations to align pricing, inventory, and commercial strategies with overall business objectives.
- Portfolio (IHG)
Education
M. Sc - Hospitality and administration
IHM Bhopal
Bhopal, India06.2022
B. Sc - Hospitality and Hotel administration
IHM Bhopal
Bhopal, India06.2020
XII - CBSE
Kendriya Vidyalaya Civil Line
Rewa, India05.2017
X - CBSE
Kendriya Vidyalaya Civil Line
Rewa, India05.2014
Skills
- Pricing Strategy & Revenue Optimization
- Demand Forecasting & Budgeting
- OTA & Channel Management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Rate Shopping Tools
- PMS Expertise
- GDS & Brand Website Management
- Market Trend & Competitor Analysis
- Interdepartmental coordination and communication
Certification
- Google Digital Garage - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, (26 modules, practical-based learning)
- IHM Bhopal - Organizer, International E-Conference: Gen-Next Hospitality, 10/01/21
- ICSSR Shillong - Workshop on Start-up Opportunities in North-East India, 12/01/21
- Shake N Flair Bar Academy - Mixology Workshop, 10/01/19
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of knowledge belief and that nothing has been concealed. (Utkarsh Tamrakar)
Timeline
Cluster Assistant Revenue Manager
Holiday Inn Express – Portfolio IHG
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager - Revenues
Pride Plaza Delhi Aerocity
12.2024 - 10.2025
Management Trainee Revenues
Pride Plaza Delhi Aerocity
05.2023 - 11.2024
Mentorship in Sales Department
Four Points by Sheraton New Delhi
05.2022 - 06.2022
Industrial Training
Renaissance Ahmedabad Hotel
12.2018 - 03.2019
Cluster Assistant Revenue Manager
Holiday Inn Express
M. Sc - Hospitality and administration
IHM Bhopal
B. Sc - Hospitality and Hotel administration
IHM Bhopal
XII - CBSE
Kendriya Vidyalaya Civil Line
X - CBSE
Kendriya Vidyalaya Civil Line