DENZIL FERNANDES
Purchasing Manager
CONTACT: +971-**-*******
INTRODUCTION
Having worked in the Middle East for the last 20 years, my experience gained over this time frame will be a positive addition to any organization. Working as a Sales Manager and thereafter a Purchasing Manager has given me a good insight on the market. As a self motivated individual who enjoy meeting new challenges as well as working as a team member, I am looking for a challenging career whereby my skills can be utilized in contributing to the continued success of the organization SKILLS
Leadership and Team player
Adaptable to new challenges
Analytical aptitude
Good Interpersonal communication
Thorough knowledge in computer application
WORK EXPERIENCE
Purchasing Manager since Jan 2012
First Central Hotel Apartments (524 rooms)
Maintaining Proper inventory controls, dating, and rotation of store items.
Procurement of Goods & services through approved Supplier base.
Providing accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations using Web Prolific store management software (Sun Systems)
Renegotiated key vendor contracts for a 28% reduction over previous year contract
Ensures that proper safeguards are in effect for the security of the food and beverage storeroom assets.
Sales Manager
(Hotel & Catering Equipment division) Feb 2006-Aug 2011 Advantage Hotel Accessories Trading – UAE
Dynamic 5 years career leading Sales & Marketing team
Building Revenues & market share through Key Clients.
Strong Sales Training and team leadership skills.
Projecting expected sales volume and meeting targets set by management.
Maintaining professional & technical knowledge by networking, attending Trade shows & Exhibitions related to industry changing trends. Sales Supervisor Aug 2002-Jan 2006
Al Rami Hotel Accessories – UAE
Independently planned & directed Launching of “Continental crockery”– South Africa
Identifying key prospects and opening of new accounts
Ensuring prompt delivery and service
Making regular P/R visits to the clients to have feedback about on our products and follow up on new orders
Focus on developing and increasing sales
Follow up on price offered by the competition on similar products Asst. Restaurant Manager Nov 1996-March2002
Havana Restaurant – Bahrain
Assigning duties and training/guiding the junior staff
Estimate food consumption, place order with suppliers & schedule delivery of F&B items.
Schedule cleaning of kitchen and dining areas to maintain sanitations standard
Create successful menu, based on pricing and cost analysis.
Purchase and maintenance of restaurant equipments.
Specially assigned by the management to handle functions held by the VIP and other dignitaries.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
1. Bachelor of commerce
University of Mumbai, Year 1993
2. Certificate in hotel Administration and Restaurant management. From Sophia polytechnic (1st class), April 1995
3. IELTS (BAND 7)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth - 04th January 1971
Nationality - Indian
Driving License - U.A.E
Passport Number - H8430301
Email - *****************@*****.***