CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
THOMAS KIPKOSGEI RUTO
P.O Box 60202 Nkubu, Kenya.
Tel/Cell-phone No: +254********* OR +254*********
E-mail: **********@*****.*** or **********@*****.*** Marital Status: Married
OBJECTIVES: HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Over ten years in providing Outstanding Leadership and Management in Hotels, Lodges and Resorts, in areas of General Management, marketing, operations and project management.
• Highly motivated person able to deal with changing business circumstances, quickly grasp issues, attend to details while maintaining a clear focus and good work ethics.
• Expert in project management, human resources management and implementation of guest relationship management systems.
• Creative, innovative, resourceful and flexible and able to adapt to dynamic global Hospitality and tourism business.
• A clear and logical communicator, able to establish rapport with customers, colleagues and public.
• Strong in people (Human Resources Management), financial resources management.
• Committed to successful performance of business systems and feedback systems.
• Highly effective in leading and motivating teams to produce positive results while meeting deadlines.
• Produced exemplary results in sales & marketing hospitality products and services with one of the leading global brands.
• Expert in overseeing the general operations of the Hotel including but not limited to Strategy Formulation, Target Setting, Overseeing Physical Property Development and management, Start up and Growth Procedures, Policy Formulation, Staff Induction and Identity / Culture Formulation & Training, Laying Ground for & Planning for Launch, Systems Implementation, Overseeing Development & Implementation of SOPs, Brand Strategy Development and its implementation.
• Experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry both in Kenya and across the East Africa region. Skilled in Catering, Negotiation, Computer savvy and Marketing Strategies.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
2014 –--Upto date: Hotel General Manager at Heritage Hotel, Nkubu, Meru, Kenya. 2011 --- 2013: Hotel General Manager at Imperial Botanical Beach Resort, Entebbe,Uganda. 2009 --- 2010: Lodge General Manager at Leopard Rock Lodge, Meru National Park, Kenya. 2008 –-- 2009: Food & Beverage Manager at Hotel Sirikwa, Eldoret, Kenya. 2007 –-- 2008: Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge & Golf Club, Arusha, Tanzania.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Bachelor of Science (Hotel & Restaurant Management) from Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
• Diploma in Hotel Management from the Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Computer Savvy from the Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Driving License (Class BCE) from Budget Driving School, Eldoret, Kenya.
• KCSE B- (Minus) mean grade at Tenges High School, Baringo, Kenya.
• KCPE 520 Marks at Seum Primary School, Trans Nzoia, Kenya. ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Hands on team player
Results driven person
Analytical & Management skills
Information Management systems
HOBBIES
• Reading management journal magazines
• Socializing
• Listening to music and dancing
• Sport and athletics.
REFEREES
1. Mr. Benard Amaya
Lecturer
Kenya Utalii College
P.O Box 31052
Nairobi—Kenya.
Tel. 020-*******/2/7
Mobile: +254*********
E-mail: *******@*****.***
2. Mr. David Kosgei
Food & Beverage Manager
Weston Hotel
P.O Box 5845
Nairobi--Kenya.
Mobile: +254*********
E-mail: *********@*****.***
3. Wycliffe Adem
Club Manager
Nairobi Club
P.O Box 30171
Nairobi—Kenya.
Tel : 020-*******
Mobile : +254*********
E-mail : *******@*****.***