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objective

business management/financial control professional eager to contribute expertise in operations, budgeting, pricing and forecasting as well as dynamic business/technical support, bookkeeping, project management and communication talents toward a challenging revenue management assignment.

 

career profile

ø  over ten years of successful business background in the highly competitive hotel/hospitality sector.

ø  adept in revenue growth, analysis and financial control.

ø  strong administrative management abilities.

ø  control p&l to maximize revenues.

ø  provide financial forecasting within 5% of actual performance.

ø  selected for critical special projects.

ø  proven capacity in process improvement.

ø  highly effective project manager with strong knowledge of financial performance issues and key operational metrics.

ø  deliver exceptional reporting and advisement to senior management.

ø  award-winning record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications.

ø  outstanding communications and presentation skill sets.

ø  self-motivated, self-directed individual.

 

professional experience

omni shoreham hotel, washington, dc                                                                                     2002 - present

director of revenue management (2007-present)

       promoted to assignment due to outstanding performance with a 834-room, 4-diamond convention hotel. 

       expanded revpar by launching effective selling strategies geared toward optimal market mix. 

       utilize product information in all distribution channels covering hotel website, reservation call center, third party websites and global distribution system. 

       plan and implement annual budget of $40mm.

       upgrade and increase guest revenue through weekly revenue merchandising meetings.

       spearhead strategic/systematic methodologies for pricing and inventory management based on forecasted demand.

       successfully integrate marketing efforts into pricing and inventory initiatives.

       recipient of manager of the quarter for january- march 2008.

       played key role with convention services department in management of gm conference and corporate customer advisory board.

 

sales manager (2006-2007)

       advanced to market hotel guestrooms, catering services and banquet facilities.

       utilized direct client contact to maximize total rooms, revenues and profits.

       successfully established key client relationships to generate group convention business.

       effectively negotiated guest room rates, meeting room rental, function venue and services at optimum pricing.

       facilitated hotel/banquet facility tours.

       entertained qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures. 

       strong contributor, with convention services department, in managing groups.

 

 

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senior convention services manager (2005-2006)

       tasked to support director of conference services in operations/supervision of convention services managers and coordinators.

       selected as representative for department at pre-convention meetings.

       facilitated post-con meetings with meeting planners. 

       managed all facets of service delivery to convention groups of 500 - 2000 attendees. 

       led omni corporate meetings.

 

convention services manager (2003-2005)

       assumed comprehensive responsibility for management of 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space including room blocks for a 834-room, 4-diamond convention hotel. 

       acted as primary logistical liaison between clients and all operational departments.

       performed $1.4mm in catering food and beverage sales in 2005.

 

convention services coordinator (2002-2003)

       recruited to perform inventory of banquet event orders.

       coordinated distribution to operational departments. 

       serviced events for 50 - 150 people including government meetings. 

       coordinated with accounting department to successfully reconcile billing discrepancies.

       awarded omni shoreham marketing award for 2002.

 

 

 

education

george mason university, fairfax, va 1996-1998

general studies

 

 

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  (xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

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hiring agent name

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company name

address

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a revenue management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over ten years of relevant experience gained ion the hotel/hospitality sector.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in budget management, revenue generation, staff direction, market forecasting and managing 834 guestrooms as well as strong problem-solving and administrative capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

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