Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dutch Tourism Innovation Platform B.V. (DTIP)
Managing Director
HanaDah B.V.
R & D Manager
Iran Zamin Bank
Managing Director
04.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
Marina Park Hotel and Resort / Kish Island
GENERAL MANAGER
01.2009 - 01.2017
Khorshid-e-Tamaddon Hotel and Restaurants Group
Deputy Director
01.2006 - 01.2008
Management & accounting school of Allameh Tabatabaie University
Tourism and Hospitality Professor
01.2003 - 01.2008
Tehran Enqelab Hotel Marketing & Operations Manager
01.2004 - 01.2006
Parsian Hotels Group
Marketing Director
01.1999 - 01.2004
Tourism and Hospitality Organization of Bonyad
Public Relations and Sales Manager
01.1995 - 01.1999
Education
PhD from Business Administration
01.2016
MSc from Business Management
01.2003
BA from English language translation
01.1992
Skills
Award-wining business strategist with more than two decades of hospitality management experience An expert in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to build revenue; experienced in pre-openings, turnarounds, and rapid growth in highly competitive markets Able to recognize and respond quickly to environment that attracts and developed talents, fosters satisfaction and loyalty, and encourages ownership and employee engagement in the workplace
Business Administration
Scheduling
Budget Control
Budget Development
Operations Management
Quality Assurance
Organizational Structuring
Languages
English
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary
Accomplishments
Diplomas in hotel management from: UIB (university of the Balearic islands/ Spain.2012, Surrey university /England, Strathclyde University /Scotland ,UN WTO (world tourism organization). 1996
Certificate, Hotel sales and marketing management from Dusit Thani, Thailand. 2006
Certificate of Achievement, 2 day MBA Course, Brian Tracy International. 2013
Certificate of Attendance, International Conference on Negotiation Communication & Sales Management, tomorrow today. 2010
Certificate of Attendance, International Conference On Communication Negotiation & Sales Management, Pease International. 2010
Certificate of Attendance, International Conference On Sales & Marketing Management, Hamayesh Farazan. 2016
Certificate of Training, In New financial management for non financial managers, Investment Finance & Business Leadership. 2017
English Language Teacher Training Course, Exclusive representative of Oxford university & LCCI examination Centre in Iran. 2001
Active member of Academic boards, hotel and tourism management faculties; Tehran, Allameh, Payam Nour, Tarbyat Modarres and Jameh universities, Tehran
Advisor to the Governor, Tourism Board, Kish Island
Vice Chairman, Hoteliers of Kish Island, Kish Island
Project manager, Marina Hotel of Kish Island, Kish Island
Owner operator, Kish Pars Park international tourism management company
Public Relations and Sales Manager, Tourism and Hospitality Organization of Bonyad
Marketing Director, Parsian Hotels Group
Tourism and Hospitality Professor, Management & accounting school of Allameh Tabatabaie University
Tourism course syllabuses' Standardization Committee Board member, the Technical and Professional organization of Iran, the labor & Social Affairs Ministry of Iran
Tehran Enqelab Hotel Marketing & Operations Manager, Tehran
Deputy Director, Khorshid-e-Tamaddon Hotel and Restaurants Group, Ministry of Interior
Executive Highlights
Showcased expertise in opening new hotels/ resorts- successfully transformed the new park marina hotel into lucrative $1.25 million per month GOP operation through innovative marketing/ business strategies, exceptional guest relations and solid leadership.
Restructuring for rapid growth- achieved unprecedented growth through a $3 million on-going expansion project earning a 5 star top rating and repositioning the hotel. Successfully reversed the earnings from the net loss of $500,000 per year to a $2 million dollar profit in 3 years.
Transformed ordinary properties into extraordinary properties- elevated guest satisfaction rating to first in the region within the first year.
Formulate policy and develop and implement new strategies and procedures- managed a staff of up to 200 employees, always striving to improve upon successful and positive culture evidenced by high employee morale and low turnover.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/20/1970
Nationality: Iranian
Awards
Best Business Leaders Award in Middle East, North Africa and Asia 2015
Excellent in Business Leadership from American Liberty University, 2014
European Society for Quality Research, award for best practice 2014
National Achievement Award for Quality in Hospitality Industry from Ministry of Industry, Mine and commerce, 2014
Century International Era Award for quality from BID in Geneva, 2013
Iranian Tourism and Travel Organization: on tourism and hospitality training, 2013
Customer Delight Award from MENA, UAE, 2012
Best Achievement Award for Excellence in Hospitality Management Course, UIB, 2012
Publications
Translating & publishing several academic and business handbooks, Such as: E-Tourism, putting customers first and effective sales.
Timeline
Managing Director
Iran Zamin Bank
04.2021 - 04.2023
GENERAL MANAGER
Marina Park Hotel and Resort / Kish Island
01.2009 - 01.2017
Deputy Director
Khorshid-e-Tamaddon Hotel and Restaurants Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
Tehran Enqelab Hotel Marketing & Operations Manager
01.2004 - 01.2006
Tourism and Hospitality Professor
Management & accounting school of Allameh Tabatabaie University