JOHN MATHEW
**-**-*** **************, *********, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India 629176
+971********* or +919********* ************@*****.***
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RETAIL SALES/MARKETING CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Experienced business professional with background in hospitality industry, retail/grocery
industry, and customer relations, seeking “next-step" career opportunity utilizing experience in
business operations, training/leadership, retail sales, and strategic planning.
MANAGEMENT /LEADERSHIP RETAIL SALES /MARKETING COMMUNICATION
■ Strategic Planning ■ Networking/Consulting ■ Quality Customer Service
■ Projects Coordination ■ Needs Analysis/Assessments ■ Staff Support/Motivation
■ Staff Training/Leadership ■ Implementing Solutions ■ Critical Thinking/Decision-
making
■ Team-Building/Development ■ Relationship Selling ■ Problem/Conflict Resolution
Master of Business Administration
HOLBORN COLLEGE, 2010-nov2011/incomplete
London, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Arts, English-Literature
ST. JUDE'S COLLEGE, 2006-2009
Tamil Nadu, India
PROFILE SUMMARY
Skilled business professional with strong experience and background in hospitality and retail
industries.
Flexible and effective leadership, team development, and support capabilities; train, supervise,
and motivate staff in achieving optimal performance standards.
Proven successes in building effective business relationships based on responsive approach,
needs assessments, and solutions implementation.
Confident, innovative thinker with demonstrated expertise in strategically planning,
developing, and coordinating successful programs; strong passion for undertaking challenging
tasks.
Highly-organized and efficient multi-tasker with superior time management skills; effectively
manage/coordinate multiple concurrent projects and tasks while operating under pressure and
time constraints.
Exceptional liaison relations and interpersonal communications; maintain positive interaction
with clients,
staff, management, and the public at all organizational levels and from multiple cultural
backgrounds.
Diplomatic problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making capabilities; skilled at
problemmediation/resolution while successfully upholding company objectives and standards.
Computer skills/proficiency includes knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Powerpoint), Adobe Photoshop, Internet Explorer, System Troubleshooting, and PC
Installations/Upgrades.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT February 2013 to Present
HOTEL ARJAAN by ROTANA - Media City, Dubai
Ensure that the hotel is maintained to the highest presentation standards, including cleanliness of
guestrooms and public areas. Provide excellent customer service as per hotel
standards/directives, promptlyand courteously responding to all guest room requests. Investigate
all guest inquiries in a timely fashion to provide the highest possible service levels. Regularly
inventory guest rooms, replenishing supplies as needed. Work closely with other departments
and staff to achieve maximum guest satisfaction, maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard-free work
environment. Consistently assure a hospitable environment while maintaining a friendly,
approachable, and positive attitude.
OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE November 2012 to January 2013
THOMSUN MERCANTILE & MARINE, LLC - Jebel Ali, Dubai
Primary role as Customer Support Representative with focus on quality customer service,
serving as receptionist and providing direct contact/assistance to customers. Answered customer
inquiries, received goods, and entered/updated in database. Delivered goods per customer
instructions, including issuance of relevant delivery receipts, notes, and other documentation.
Worked with transportation department to transfer containers in and out of the system, updating
all in & out operations on a daily basis. Additionally served as messenger, instructing drivers to
collect required documentation, submissions, and other necessary paperwork.
STOREKEEPER/INVENTORY CONTROLLER February 2011 to October 2011
SM & NM GANDESHA SUPERMARKET - London, United Kingdom
As Storekeeper, oversaw multiple operational functions of store, including customer care
department, counter operations, and ordering/stocking products. As Inventory controller,
collected data for stock report compilation, entering new products and prices into the inventory
system. Established a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, dependability, and punctuality.
WAITER/STEWARD September 2010 to February 2011
HOTEL ABSHAR - Essex, United Kingdom
Utilized highly-developed customer relations skills to assist restaurant patrons with special
dietary and/or seating needs, suggesting and presenting menu items and assuring all preferences
were efficiently met. As steward, assured a clean and sanitary environment throughout the
establishment, including restaurant, kitchen, lounge, and restrooms. Employed effective
communication skills to interact with management, kitchen staff, and waiters/waitresses to
facilitate smooth functioning of operations and faster a cooperative work environment.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR 2007 to 2009
INDIAN FISHWORKERS UNION - Tamil Nadu, India
Independently organized/coordinated fishermen awareness programs, including first aid, medical
camps, fishing training/instruction, private exhibitions, and other programs offered by the
government. Gathered and collected data from both new and existing members for
updating/maintaining member database within the system.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully completed “Food and Hygienic Training” Course.
Attended International Conference on Marine and Terrene Ecology (ICMTE), Jesuit Tsunami
Services at St. Xavier's College.
Awarded First Prize for “Conversion of Sea Water to Drinking Water” project.
Actively participated in state-level football competitions and District-Level Football
Champions, x2.
Completed Basic First Aid Life Support training.
PERSONAL BIO PASSPORT DETAILS
Date of Birth : March 3, 1988 Father's Name : John Aloysious
Sex : Male Passport Number: H6217315
Nationality : Indian Date of Issue : March 8, 2009
Marital Status : Married Date of Expiry : February 8, 2019