Sanjay C. Gandhi
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Hospitality Management & Services Specialist
A Recognized Expert in Management, Experienced in All Aspects of Client
Services
Comprehensive experience in business management and project/service delivery
for prestigious hotels. Seeking to increased efficiency, create revenue, raise client
service levels, and oversee staff performance. Familiar with a wide array of
customer service strategies to ensure satisfaction. Interpersonal skill aid in
collaborating effectively with staff, vendors, and clients. Multilingual in English,
Hindi, and Gujarati.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Staff Management & Oversight Customer Relationship Program Management
Human Resources Marketing Client Services Accounts Receivable/Payable
Leadership
Tax Preparation/Filing Hotel & Retail Management Hospitality Services Quality
Control/Assurance
Staff Recruitment and Training P & L Reports Payroll Processes Account
Leadership Sales Budgeting Sales Forecasting Revenue Enhancement
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
NEPTUNE HOTEL LLC / HOLIDAY INN & SUITES / HAMPTON INN, Griffin,GA
April 2011 – Present
General Manager
Oversee the smooth operation of hotel services to ensure optimal client
satisfaction. Manage hotel revenue stream, inventory control, quality control, and
guest relations all in accordance to corporate regulations. Other key duties include
monitoring P & L, payroll control, purchasing, A/R, A/P, quality assurance and
process improvements.
Also assist the running of a 123 room Hampton Inn in Indianapolis.
AIRPORT TRANSIENT MARKET, East Point (ATLANTA Airport), GA
January 2009 – April 2011
General Manager
Handled all business aspects including customer service, quality assurance,
revenue enhancements, sales, and marketing campaigns. Performed inventory
control, AR/AP, auditing, accurate bookkeeping, and financial management.
Evaluated and guided the work of over 30 staff members.
JSK LLC DBA COUNTRY INN & SUITES, Duluth, GA
July 2004 – December 2008
General Manager
Management duties extended to securing sales, launching marketing initiative,
payroll processing, financial auditing, budget management, client services, and
handling accounts payable/receivable.
Managed and achieve sales growth for consecutive years.
WENDY’S, McDonough, GA December 2003 – July 2004
Co Manager
Assisted managing the streamlined operation of the restaurant. Exercised skills in
customer service, sales, budget forecasting, inventory and shrinkage control, P & L
monitoring, staff hiring, HR management, and financial oversight.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTELS & SUITES, Griffin, GA
October 2002 – July 2003
General Manager/Project Coordinator
Coordinated sales initiative, performed HR tasks, hired and trained staff, managed
finances, and oversaw inventory control efforts. Collaborated contractors and
made key decisions on hotel design concerns. Negotiated with vendors to stay
under financial budget as needed.
Served as the manager and key point of contact for the hotel’s expansion and
renovation project.
WINGATE INN, Atlanta, GA October 1998 – October 2003
General Manager/Director of Sales
Led construction efforts and ensured all operations complied with safety
regulations. Hired staff pre opening. Post opening duties included overseeing and
coordinating all business administration activities while retaining exceptional
customer services and turning a profit.
Managed brand new construction, open hotel, ramp up revenue for 4 years.
GANDHI INC/MAIL PLUS FOTO, Acworth, GA
September 1994 – October 1998
Owner & Operator
Founded a business centered on mailing/shipping, office supply, photo
development, and secretarial service. Maintained rigorous attention to customer
service while guiding sales, marketing, inventory control, and financial records.
First time 'self employeed' achieved goals and support, sponsored community
activities.
Additional Professional Development
FOOTLOCKER/ATHLETIC EXPRESS, East Bay, CA
June 1985 – September 1994
General Manager, Trainer, Auditor
INTEL CORPORATION, Santa Clara, CA
February 1984 – November 1984
Test Engineering Technician
Education
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology (Minor: Business Accounting), San
Jose State University
Associates Degree, Electric Technology/Semiconductor Processing, Chabot
College
Special Skills
Microsoft Window, Microsoft Office & Suite, Excel, Window XP, Microsoft Spread
Sheet, Data Processing, MS Money, Quicken & Quick Book, MS Payroll, Intuit
Turbo Tax, MS Work & Word, 10 key machine, project and planning, revenue
enhancement & marketing skills