SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
AZHAR
PIRZADA
***************@*****.***
Morton Grove, IL 60053
• Hotel Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Budget Implementation
• Vendor Sourcing and Relations
OWNER AND FOUNDER 01/2019 to Current
Hotel BnB
Owner and Founder of Hotel BnB Chicago- South Michigan Avenue I have leveraged my 35 years of experience as a hotelier to create the ultra efficient minimalist concept for modern accomodations.
REAL ESTATE BROKER 01/2003 to Current
Illinois Stars Ltd. Realtors - Chicago, Illinois
Develop, sell and lease properties with a specialization in the hospitality, fuel station and c-store industries.
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OWNER 01/1999 to 01/2004
Days Inn & Suites - Castleton, Indiana
Managed labor and property expenses to achieve maximum flow-thru to bottom line for a 161 room hotel franchise.
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Optimized room rates to gain maximum occupancy figures, improving revenue growth and increasing market share.
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Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
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LEASEE OWNER 01/1995 to 01/1999
Travelodge - Schiller Park, Illinois
Managed budget and expenditures, supplies and renovations and drove operations to meet sales and profit margins for a 200 room hotel located near Chicago O'Hare Airport.
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Evaluated current and planned occupancy levels, seasonal trends and upcoming special events to determine room pricing and availability
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Conducted daily meetings with front desk and housekeeping personnel to discuss arrivals, special requests and operational challenges.
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ASSISTANT MANAGER
Hotel Intercontinental - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
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Coordinated weekly staff schedule to accommodate ongoing and seasonal needs of hotel.
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Inspected hotel rooms and public spaces to determine cleanliness and need for room updates.
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PUNJAB UNIVERSITY - Punjab, Pakistan
Bachelor's Degree
Economics, 1981