OBJECTIVES
Seeking a challenging and progressive position within the hospitality industry, where I can profitably utilize my potential and skills to maximize the growth of the industry and achieve my career goals in a company that would promise me growth as to my potentially based performance. A secret admirer of company’s as for yours that have those hidden treasures for employees based in the establishment.
PROFILE
Result oriented with the ability to use creative strategies to facilitate successful completion of corporate objectives.
Dedicated with strong work ethic and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a highly effective team player with innovative ideas and strategies to brainstorm within the selected team.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, guests, owners and investors.
Exceptional planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle challenging situations “Do or Die” included.
Leaves the day as a perfectionist, work area impeccable with no trace of debris.
EDUCATION
Hotel Management At Post graduation Level International hotel management institute- IMI (Switzerland) (2003-2004)
Higher Diploma in Hotel Management Monarch International College In association With Northern Territory University, (Australia) (2001 –2003)
HSC Diploma from Harcourt High school Department of Education Of The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, (USA) (2000 – 2001)
Secondary School – National Open School (Govt. Of India) New Delhi. Dominic Savio School Mumbai, (India) (1999 – 2000)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Ø Certificates Concerning NIIT Computers:
v Certificate in Web Designing In NIIT.
v Diploma in NIIT Programming – (Pune).
v Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
KEY SKILLS
Ø Gained experience in handling hospitality activities for different customers with special emphasis on entertainment.
Ø Possess a proactive, enthusiastic and high-energy approach to achieve hotel goals.
Ø Proactively communicates ideas and work-based knowledge to colleagues.
Ø Demonstrated proven multi-tasking ability and experienced in building relationships with customers.
Ø Knowledge of operation of various departments in the hotels and strong product knowledge.
Ø Never stops until the task is mastered to the rate of excellence.
Ø Focuses on creativity and improvisation on operational standards.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
In Le Meriden Bangalore, India. April 2001 – Aug. 2001
Ø Trainee in the Service Department, such as bars, restaurant, room service, Banquets.
Ø Trainee in the Production Department such as pantry, banquet kitchens.
Monarch Hotel, Ooty, India 2001 – 2003
Ø Trainee - 648 Hours of Work in all Departments.
IMI/ITIS, Luzern, Switzerland July 2003 – Jan 2004
Ø Food & Beverage:
Ø Responsible for the smooth functioning of the Kitchen, the 24-hr Coffee Shop and the Banquet Hall.
Ø Involved in all administrative functions, including:
v Ensured there was a smooth flow of information from the staff to the management and that all company policies and regulations were implemented and systems followed.
v Achieved sales and collection targets to ensure continued growth of business.
China Restaurant And Takeaway, Rapperswil, Switzerland Feb 2004 – Jun2004
Ø Responsible for all duties in the restaurant like:
v Regular check on hygiene of furniture, sideboards and toilets.
v Control of inventory regarding drinks and coffee.
v Establishing a smooth understanding between customer and the menu.
The Fairmont Dubai, Sheik Sazed Road, Dubai Nov,15TH 2004 – Present
Ø 24hours coffee shop with capacity of 120 covers(service):
Ø Responsible for operations like:
v Wide selection of international buffet.
v Alacarte service during dinner.
v Set up of various functional programs.
v Linen food and beverage requisition for the department.
v Organization of training programs.
v Member of Richey committee to ensure we follow cop rate standards.
v Member of JD powers to finds ways to improve our standards.
v Involved in donating ideas to the workplace on how to make the system more obvious rather than beating around the bush.
v Creativity in the work area was at a high level. In addition, solved many beneficial time consuming problems.
v Was a part of the health and safety committee in the hotel.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Ø Keen in sports and played Basketball and Table Tennis on a national level.
Ø Interested in music and have been playing in a Band, also enjoy playing the Guitar and Tabla.
Ø Have been into Modeling and have a personal liking towards it.
Ø Have a great interest in psychology but never had a chance so far to learn.
Ø Love animals and posses many pets at home.
Ø Always wanted to progress knowledge in computers.
Ø Have great interest in working with an electrician and learning to be a handy man.
Ø Biggest dream of all getting into management and later starting on a business by myself.
Personal Information
Name: Russel Matthias
Date of Birth: 26/02/1982
Experience In Years: 1 Year
Marital Status: Single
Email: Russelmat@hotmail.com
References available on request