Lionel J. Castelino
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Tel: 204-***-****
E-mail: ******.*********@*****.**
Objective:
To find a challenging role as a Manager where I can use my excellent interpersonal, management, leadership skills to make a positive contribution and confidently lead a team.
Key Courses & Training:
‘Effective Complaint Handling’ - Institution For Hospitality
‘Fit for Telephone’ - Institution For Hospitality
‘Revenue Management Charter Course’ - ACCOR Hotels
‘Championing the Holiday Inn Brand for Guest Experience Champions’ - Holiday Inn (IHG)
‘Promises Kept - A Framework for Service Recovery’ - Holiday Inn (IHG)
‘Problem Resolution - Line Level’ - Holiday Inn (IHG)
‘Driving Revenue Through Strategic Action’ – Holiday Inn (IHG)
Skills:
Knowledge of OPERA system
Revenue Management (Rooms)
Customer Relationship Management
Team Management
Key Achievements:
Holiday Inn & Suites Winnipeg Downtown (IHG), Manitoba
Combined efforts with my colleagues and led the team in achieving the Year 2015: 5 of 5 IHG Americas Winners in Guest Experience Winning Metrics:
Overall guest satisfaction scores
Loyalty recognition
Problem handling
Loyalty Enrollments
Guest Reviews
Assisted in increasing the ADR through front desk and reservation sales
Increased the Problem Resolution Scores from the Year 2014 to the Year 2015
Ibis (ACCOR Hotels) Airport, Mumbai, India
Advised the team towards achieving the highest month-to-date occupancy among other Ibis Hotels (India) and against a competitive set of hotels
Produced the highest ADR, creating a benchmark figure among other Ibis hotels (India)
Achieved awards from online booking partners based on customer feedback and top transaction volumes
Hotel Sahara Star (Sahara Group), Mumbai, India
Collaborated with the team in modifying revenue management strategies, increasing the year-on-year room revenue
Hotel Grand Mercure (ACCOR Hotels), Bangalore, India
Achieved the highest month to date reservation audit call score, securing first position among ACCOR India Hotels
Work Experience:
Holiday Inn & Suites Winnipeg Downtown (IHG): Front Desk Supervisor (June 2014-Current)
Carrying out the Manager on Duty responsibilities in absence of the General Manager and Assistant Manager
Handling daily front desk operations and night audits
Facilitate with the sales department to contribute to the hotel's ongoing revenue management goals
Ibis Airport (ACCOR Hotels), Mumbai, India: Assistant Revenue Manager & Reservations Executive (2012-2014)
Handled reservations, front desk and co-ordinated with sales to achieve the budgeted and forecasted figures
Ensured correct revenue management principles were followed at all times
Overlooked the GDS, corporate and online channels to help achieve the hotel's revenue targets
Hotel Sahara Star (Sahara Group), Mumbai, India: Reservations Executive (2011-2012)
Handled reservations and blocks for corporate, travel agents and leisure groups
Worked on telephonic sales
Responsible for managing the hotel rates and rooms inventory
Hotel Grand Mercure (ACCOR Hotels), Bangalore, India: Front Desk Associate (2009-2011)
Running daily front desk operations
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management (2005-2009)
Welcome Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration - Manipal, Karnataka, India
Post-Secondary (2003-2005)
St Xavier's College - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India