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Desired Industry: Hotel/Motel/Hospitality/Tourism	SpiderID: 26447
Desired Job Location: jacksonville, Florida	Date Posted: 5/3/2009
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 6/1/09
Desired Wage: 55000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
Objective

Secure an Area / Regional / Corporate Vice President-Operations & Business Development & or Director of F&B position with your reputable company that offers career growth, long term business relationship. Provide my share of top quality expertise & abilities to grow together to greater heights, under the able guidance of the Senior V.P.'s, President & CEO.

Experience:

Professional Experience

2004 - Present. General Manager. Wingate by Wyndham, Jacksonville, Florida. (102 Rooms).

Highly organized self-starter with hands-on experience & leadership skills of every aspect within the hospitality industry.

(FOR DETAILED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS LIST, PL. SEE ATTACHMENT).

TRAINED & MENTORED BY MY CEO & V.P. TOWARDS ALL ASPECTS OF THE CORPORATE OFFICE & GROUP MANAGEMENT. TO STEP UP & ACHIEVE NEXT LEVEL POSITIONS LIKE AREA/ CORPORATE/ REGIONAL DIRECTOR & V.P. OF OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & OR FOOD & BEVERAGE OF MIXED SEGMENT HOTEL PORTFOLIO. www.jalaramhotels.com

2002 - 2004. General Manager. Super 8 Hotel. Daytona Beach, Florida. (114 Rooms).
(1999 - 2002. Returned to India after 18 years in Dubai, to take care of Ailing Parents, Father Passed away. Set up our own Catering Business. Then got an Offer to come to USA in 2002).

2000 - 2002. ADVISOR. Ajwa Water Park & Fun World. Baroda, Gujarat, India. For this Owner, Setup on an Advisory Capacity a sprawling 25 acre suburban setting, with a Motel, Restaurants, High Volume Food Service Environment. Trained Management Team, Menu Designing, Purchasing, Production, Catering, Banquets, Main / Satellite Kitchens & Food Outlets, Concessionaire's.

1996 - 1999. Operations Manager. Golden Sands 3, 5 & 6. (3-Full Service-Multi-Unit Property). DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. Total of 610 Fully Furnished Luxury Apartments rented on Daily Basis with Full Service 24 Hrs Coffee Shop, 24 Hrs-Room Service, Restaurant, and Banquets. Assisted & Managed the entire Team of FOM, Reservations Manager, DOS, Exec. H/K, Chief of Security, Trprt. Mgr, F & B Manager, Executive Chef. Responsible for P&L, Operations, Budgeted Occupancy, Revenue of Rooms & F&B Departments.
www.goldensandsdubai.com

1992 - 1996. General Manager. Mermaid Hotel. (Full Service, Pre-Opening Experience). Dubai-UAE. Hired Management Team for pre-opening and set up this hotel completely from inceptions to full fledged operation with outdoor catering daily of 600 to 800 meals, Rooms/ Division, F&B Depts., Kitchen with International Cuisine chef's, restaurants, Lounges, 24/7 Coffee Shop, 24/7 Room Service, Banquets. Set up various specialty Restaurants in Town Malls.

1989 - 1992. Joined as F&B Manager-cum-Executive chef. Within a year earned the position of General Manager. Dubai Park Hotel. (Full Service-120 Rms. Pre-opening Experience). Dubai. During the Gulf War, with my contacts with US, British / European Embassy's contacted the Commander of the War Ships / Frigates, Transported 1,000+ Soldiers of War daily to our hotel, Catered International Cuisine daily. Was appreciated with certificates, Media exposure with Navy War Commanders of the Gulf War.

1986 - 1989. Hyatt Regency & Galleria Dubai. (1000+ Rooms). 'Chef Garde Manger'. Winner of Silver Medal and Certificate from 'Salon Culinaire' of "Chaine du Rotissuer" of Paris, France. Many awards & achievements in the Media as a versatile artistic Chef. http://dubairegency.hyatt.com/hyatthotel/index.jsp

1984 - 1986. Ramada Renaissance Hotel. (600+Rooms). Exec. Chef. Doha,-Qatar. 2 restaurants, Banquets, 24/7 C/Shop, Room Service, Weekly Theme food Festival Nights catering to over 700 covers daily. Was Interviewed on Qatar Radio for catering the best Tax/Max food and was appreciated by American / European community from the local Oil Companies stationed in Doha, Qatar.

1981 - 1984. Astoria Hotel, Full Service. (200+ Rooms). Executive Chef. Dubai. (3 Restaurants, 2 lounges, Banqueting, The middle east's First TEX/MEX Restaurant, " Pancho Villa" was set up and the food became so famous, American nationals from neighboring Middle East countries including Saudi Arabia used to fly down to eat at Pancho Villa, as it was the only place.

1979 - 1981. The Taj-Mahal Inter-Continental Hotel, Bombay India. (1000+ Rooms). Head Chef. 'Garde Manger'. Awarded Appreciation Certificate from the then British Prime Minister, Mrs. Margaret Thatcher, 10. Downing street London, England and an autographed Photo as well.
www.tajmahalhotelmumbai.com

1977 - 1979. The Oberoi-Sheraton Hotel. Bombay-India. 'Chef Garde Manger'. www.oberoimumbai.com

Education:
Education and Credentials
2009. Studying towards C.H.A. (Certified Hotel Administrator).

1998. 'Essential Selling Skills' Certification course of Mercuri international.

1975 - 1977. Chef's Apprenticeship training at Oberoi Sheraton Hotel, Bombay, India.

1973 - 1975. Diploma in Food Craft Institutes (Culinary Arts) College, Bangalore, India.

1971 - 1973. 2 years of Pre-University in Commerce. Gandhinagar College. Bangalore, India.

1972. Health & Hygiene Course of Health Education Service.

2000. Sculpture Making Course-M.S. University of Baroda, India.

(References, Experience, Qualifications & Achievements Certificates / Photo's, Media exposures can be furnished).

Affiliations:
Member-Chamber of Commerce.
Member-IndoUS Chamber of Commerce.
Member-Hindu Society of NE Florida.
Member-Active Artist-Art Assn.St Augustine.
Member-Hotel & Motel Assn of Jacksonville Florida.
Member-CVB-Visit Jacksonville.
Member-Museum of Contemporary Art.
Active part taking and Voluntary work in Music and Art Circles, Hospitals, Home less shelters, Mc Donald House. Betty Griffin House, Schools and Charity organizations.

Skills:

1) With the Good CONTACTS* I keep net working with all the area VIP's, I can organize Talk Shows by visiting VIP's for the benefit of the Residents, Yoga Classes, Music Classes, Cooking classes & Demo's, Inter National Theme Food Festivals (with hands-on Experience, as I have worked as a Chef with 5 Star Super Deluxe Hotels of American Franchise for nearly 15 years, Food & Beverage Manager for over 5 years), Fun programs and many such events to keep the In-House Guests very Happy in every aspect of their Life and Needs.

2) I am the only Indian Drum �TABLA� Player in NE Florida, Teach & Perform, organize various Music shows, Free of Cost and for Church Donation Events. My Family is full of musicians. This is one of my Hobbys which I can utilize for the benefit of your Residents.

3) I make Ceramic & Clay Sculptures of Animals, Birds and Busts of Heads of States. Hold Exhibitions in Museums, Art Galleries, Art Walks & Universities & Banks. I can provide a 4" Folder full of my Achievements, Photographs, and News Paper clippings about my ART, appreciated by British Prime Minister with Certification, British & European Navy Ship Commanders, VIP's, Dignitaries alike. Worked from 1975 for almost 15 years as a Chef in 5 Star Hotels, Specialized in Cooking/Baking Demo's, Ice Carvings, Butter Carvings, Wax, Foam & Choco' Sculptures and Carvings, Fruit & Veg. carvings and Demo's for hundreds of people regularly attaining Media attention, Won Medals & Awards. I can regularly have such shows & Demo's in your esteemed Property for the Benefit of your Residents. This is another of my Hobby. Pl. view my art work-website
www.amazingarts.net

www.jaxartists.com Under sculptures column.

4) I am good at organizing Social, Cultural, Catering, Conference & Musical & such events at a short notice (for Donation programs also), and can gather a group of Artists, Musicians. Donated lots of my off duty time & Art work for such good causes in the Society. (Like Betty Griffin House for battered women and children, Donna Hicken Cancer Foundation, Ronald McDonald House and many more with my personal financial, musical & Art work contribution, as well as from my Hotel. This way, I have earned tremendous CONTACTS* with people from all walks of life).

PLEASE NOTE,

I have COMPLETE proven track Records of all such events to show you how valuable & a Good FIT I can be for your esteemed Company. BESIDES, AS A FULL TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND DURING MY FREE TIME AND WEEK ENDS AND HOLIDAYS WHAT MORE I CAN DO TO BETTER PERFORM IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COMPANY, RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES AND LASTLY MY SELF.

5) Achieving Green Lodging Certification, (1St in Florida State), Crime Free Hotel Award from Sheriff�s Office of Jacksonville, Florida, actively part taking in Chamber Of Commerce, IndoUS, Hotel & Motel Associations, CVB, MOCA, Churches and Temple Events has made me build good relations to be a "People�s PERSON".

Team Building, Hands on Job Performance, Interacting with people & staff from all aspects of life has made me succeed at every step.
Given an opportunity, I am confidant of building similar strong relations within & also outside your Company to grow up to the highest possible LEVEL.

Please note, I am not looking for JUST A JOB, But a Job with Career to uplift & Better Serve Your Company, It's Guests and then myself with the best Opportunity that you have to offer for further MUTUAL GROWTH.

Additional Information:
To: The Kind Attention.
Director-Human Resources.

Good Day,

Application for the position of Executive Director at your esteemed Florida Property

I would like to apply for the above position at any of your esteemed property in Florida. Having the necessary Qualifications, Skills & vast Hospitality Experience, I am sure to come up to your expectations and qualify for an Interview with you.

Kindly note, Besides the well experienced General Management, Budgeting, Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Food & Beverage, Kitchens, Restaurants & Dining rooms, Maintenance, House Keeping, Guest Relations, Cost Cutting and Payroll and Revenue Management Balancing at a Recession time like now, All the Business Development EXTRA work I can do as listed below, is to not only better qualify for the Job but also mainly to support and offer professional Facilities, Amenities with the added attractions and events that I can do at your Company to reach to a higher level in Name, Fame & earn more business, & for the best benefit of all Residents. Besides all that is described in the Job Description of an Executive Director at your Property, I am able to do the additional extra work as mentioned below in details for the benefit of the Company, Residents and Bosses. Any Company will be glad to hire a competitive person who can multi-task and do more than what is described in the Job Description, especially at the current Recession time. Below listed Extra work that I can do for your esteemed company are mostly from my Multi-Talented Hobbies which I have been doing during my spare time. All these hobbies have built a very large circle of contacts there by helping me net work & generate additional business for the Company that I have worked everywhere. All this extra work organizing capabilities are besides managing your PROPERTY/IES AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, successfully. Going through my Resume, You will be glad to note how I have been working as a successful General Manager of a leading brand and a group of Hotels. I can also email you the STAR Report which is the Bible of the Hotel Industry, to show how I have been able to maintain and earn additional high Occupancy competing and beating higher brand of hotels in our City area.

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