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Certification
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Cihan AKYILDIZ

Jackson,WY

Summary

I am fully aware of all the work and procedures that need to be done at the hotel. I am energetic Hotel Manager enthusiastic about delivering superior service to every guest. Also, I am successful at cutting costs without impacting quality of service and guest satisfaction and history of driving company growth through professional and hardworking. Moreover, I am intelligent management professional with exceptional knowledge of venues, tourist attractions, dining and entertainment offerings. I have extensive background in hotel management positions for high-end resort. I coordinated Hotel General Manager position with more than 20 years of experience working for high-end hotel chains. I am diligent team player committed to providing exceptional guest services by directing staff, managing individual and group bookings and resolving common customer service issues and in-depth knowledge of hospitality industry and business administration. Additionally, I am highly energetic hotel manager with more than 20 years of experience working in hospitality industry. I have successful background with mid-range hotels providing unforgettable service to visitors and clients. Nevertheless, I have willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Nonetheless, I have successful management background at reputable hotels and resorts.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hotel General Manager

UK Group-UK Ankara Hotel
2020.10 - Current
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
  • Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Supervised team of 45 staff and helped to resolve issues arising during hotel operations
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of 100 room hotel with staff of 45 employees

Hotel General Manager

NEW GATE HOTEL
2018.10 - 2020.10
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
  • Booked large groups for weddings, seminars, conferences, and other events, providing best available room rates.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of personnel to confirm compliance with standards.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to optimize operational efficiency and maximize profits.
  • Implemented successful strategies to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of lodging facility, scheduling staff and overseeing budgets.
  • Analyzed financial performance of property and adjusted strategies or processes as needed to improve outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase occupancy.
  • Created and managed accurate occupancy forecasts and budgets.
  • Fostered safe lodging environment with reliable and effective security services.
  • Supervised team of 30 staff and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of 80 hotel with staff of 30 employees

General Manager of Operations

Hakkari TNP
1998.03 - 2018.10
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new management program.
  • Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 20%

Education

M.D. - Senior Management

Senior Management
Ankara-TURKEY
06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Management Science

Management And Security Science Faculty
Ankara-TURKEY
06.1998

Skills

  • Conflict Management
  • Process Evaluations
  • VIP Services
  • Vendor Interaction
  • Records Management Systems
  • Hospitality Management
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Employee Development
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Outstanding Communication Skills
  • Revenue Management
  • Procurement Strategies
  • Business Administration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Hospitality Service
  • Customer Assistance
  • Time Management
  • Expense Reporting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Sensitive Information Handling
  • Visitor and Customer Relations

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Handled all cash and credit cards for payment, resulting in zero errors over the course of 12 months.
  • Contacted previous guests through email messages with information on events and happenings at the resort, which led to a 95% upswing in business over a six-month period.
  • Implemented strategic organizational systems and records management methodology to improve confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical business data.
  • Created continuous revenue streams for the resort by promoting an array of services to guests and clients including spa, salon, upscale restaurants and the casino.
  • Carefully mentored newly hired employees on customer service techniques which helped improve focus on guests and visitors.

Certification

  • Certified, Hotel Management, Hilton Ankara- [June 2010-July 2010)
  • Certified Hotel Administrator
  • CM - Certified Manager Certification
  • Senior Management Training
  • Conflict Solving
  • Stress Management
  • Problem solving

Languages

Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Albanian
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Serbian
Limited Working

Timeline

Hotel General Manager

UK Group-UK Ankara Hotel
2020.10 - Current

Hotel General Manager

NEW GATE HOTEL
2018.10 - 2020.10

General Manager of Operations

Hakkari TNP
1998.03 - 2018.10

M.D. - Senior Management

Senior Management

Bachelor of Science - Management Science

Management And Security Science Faculty
  • Certified, Hotel Management, Hilton Ankara- [June 2010-July 2010)
  • Certified Hotel Administrator
  • CM - Certified Manager Certification
  • Senior Management Training
  • Conflict Solving
  • Stress Management
  • Problem solving
Cihan AKYILDIZ