Meiyappan Vigneshwaran

Assistant Front Office Manager/Duty Manager

About Candidate

Meiyappan Vigneshwaran
No.502/B, Udagama, Ampitiya,
Kandy.

Dear Sir/Madam,

With more than fifteen years of extensive hospitality industry experience and I proved to be an efficient, enthusiastic, and strong leader.

Highlights of my 15 years career include:

● Managing day to day operations and activities of the hotel and maintaining a proper coordination between all the departments.
● Ensuring that the customer satisfaction was met at all times and for increasing efficiency I followed the correct administrative systems.
● Resolving customer complaints in timely manner and dealing with them patiently.
● Ensuring that all the average room rate and maximum occupancy was met every time.
● Well experienced in maintaining all the online booking engines (Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, and TripAdvisor).
● Allocation of office resources, training the team members, issuing deadlines and upholding the brand policies.
● Staff recruitments and evaluating/interviewing the job performance of the staff.
● Well experienced in cash or payments handling/invoicing.
● Computer proficiency, along with a strong foundation in Scienter, IDS next, and Taurus Property Management Systems (PMS).

During my career with Chena Huts by Uga Escapes, The Grand Hotel (Nuwara Eliya), Araliya Green City by Araliya Group of Hotels, and Camellia Resort and Spa – my lead to improve the service, sales and revenue returned me awards for two times as the “Employee of the month”, and eight times as the “Nominee for the Employee of the month” in my ten years’ experience at Grand Hotel, and promotion to the next step in Uga Escapes and Camellia Resort and Spa as well.

Right now I am at the stage in my career where I am ready to work for a prestigious and reputable company like yours. There are many things that I can learn in coming years and it would be my pleasure to work with your organization. I believe that my combination of experience, skills and a positive attitude makes me an ideal candidate to fill this position. If you think that my passion and qualifications will make a strong addition in your team, I will be available on +94768226554 or e-mail me at vigtharan@yahoo.com for a meeting. Thank you for giving me your valuable time, awaiting a positive reply and a possibility for an interview whenever it’s most convenient for you.

Yours sincerely,

Vignesh Meiyappan

Passport Nationality
Шри Ланка
Passport No
N6808063
Passport Port Place of Issue
Colombo
Passport Photo
1st Dose Name
Sinopharm (1st Dose)
2nd Dose Name
Sinopharm (2nd Dose)
3rd Dose Name
Pfizer (3rd Dose)
3rd Dose Date
јануар 29, 2022
Country
Шри Ланка
Licence No
B1212615
Driving License Issued Country
Шри Ланка

Location

Work & Experience

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Front Office Manager 02/02/2022 - To date
Hotel Casamara, Kandy

Delivering a level of service that ensures the guest has a memorable stay at our hotel, keeping in line with the theme of the service delivery. Handling any incidents and take timely decisions which reflect the values of the organization and management. Overlooking the Hotel night operations and ensuring smooth functionality across all departments in the absence of the respective Heads of Departments. I directly supervise all front office personnel and ensure proper completion of all front office duties. Directing and coordinating the activities of the front desk, reservations, guest services, telephone operator, and the concierge. Preparing monthly reports of front office department.

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Manager Front Office and Online Operations 26.03.2018 - 20.01.2022
Camellia Resort and Spa

I managed all hotel related online operations and I directly supervise all front office personnel and ensure proper completion of all front office duties. Directing and coordinating the activities of the front desk, reservations, guest services, telephone operator, and the concierge. Preparing monthly reports of front office department.

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Assistant Front Office Manager 12.07.2017 - 14.03.2018
Araliya Green City by Araliya Group of Hotels

I was the head of the department for the hotel pre-opening. I’m dedicated to creating remarkable connections with guests and colleagues. As Assistant Front Office Manager I reported directly to the Resident Manager. I assist in supervising the Front Office Team to ensure that the team members are prepared and well-informed to deliver guests an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out. I was responsible for ensuring that staff treat guests courteously and that guest services and administrative duties are performed speedily and efficiently. I conduct regular departmental communications briefing and meetings. I guide the team leaders in complaint handling and taking action accordingly to prevent future complaints. Training the Telephone Operators, Receptionists, Guest Service Agents, Bell Desk personals, Concierge, Valet parkers, Doorman, and reservation team was part of my responsibility.

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Front Office Executive 20.11. 2016 - 11.07.2017
Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

Primarily I ensure the guests have a smooth running stay at the hotel. In the absence of Front Office manager I take charge of the operations of Front office Department. I act as the bridge between the front and the back office. While coordinating the operation, I will also ensure that all guests experience a fantastic stay. I ensure team members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, pricing and policies, as well as knowledge of the local area, and are continuously trained to learn and understand polices and practices.

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Guest Relations Executive 20.12.2015 - 19.11.2016
Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

Managing the daily operation of the Front Office Department effectively and efficiently to achieve sales through excellent guest service and ensuring the payments in accordance with company policy. Directing an effective administration/management of the Front Desk activities of the hotel. Organizing and coordinating all arrivals and departures of guests and VIP’s. Ensuring that the services provided by the hotel are in-line with Brand Standards to meet or exceed all guest and VIP guest expectations. Ensuring prompt solutions are provided on all guest inquiries and special requests in coordination with other departments. Managing multiple tasks related to the Front Office Department operations.

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Senior Cashier 01.05.2011 - 19.12.2015
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya

Front Office and Financial Duties

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Front Office Cashier 01.05.2008 - 31.04.2011
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya

Front Office and Financial Duties

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Outlet Cashier 01.05.2006 - 31.04.2008
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya

Cashiering and Sales Duties

Awards

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Proper Payment Card Acceptance 2010
Awarded certificate for having participated in a training session on Proper Payment Card Acceptance.
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5s 2011
Certificate of participation at the introductory workshop for the implementation of 5s at the Grand Hotel.
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Leadership Training Program 2022
Awarded certificate for the successful completion of Leadership Training Program conducted by KOTKAD Training and Development Company

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