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Jerin Sabu

Savannah

Summary

Director-level hospitality leader with 16+ years of global experience across the U.S. and UAE. Expert in executing 600+ guest military balls, USMC command events, WWT & TechNet expos, and Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix operations. Proven ability to drive revenue, optimize operations, and lead high-performing teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cluster Sales & Food & Beverage Hospitality Manager

USMC MCCS
Savannah
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead multi-venue operations (Traditions & Lyceum) for Marine Corps events
  • Execute Marine Corps Balls, Change of Command, PME, VMFA, COMSTRAT, Family Day and graduation events (600+ guests)
  • Develop BEOs, pricing strategies, staffing plans, and execution timelines
  • Coordinate directly with military leadership ensuring protocol compliance
  • Manage 50+ staff across simultaneous events

Director of Sales & Food & Beverage Manager

Embassy Suites
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Directed hotel-wide sales strategy including SMERF and group segments
  • Managed room blocks and reservations using OnQ system
  • Utilized Delphi (Amadeus) and Salesforce CRM for pipeline and forecasting
  • Led revenue strategy meetings to optimize pricing and occupancy
  • Maintained food cost (~28%) and liquor cost (~18%)

Banquet Manager

Embassy Suites
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Executed Fort Bragg Army Balls and command events exceeding 600+ guests
  • Delivered events for USASOC, 3rd Special Forces Group, PSYOP, and 1st Brigade
  • Managed WWT & TechNet expos for defense sector
  • Oversaw full event lifecycle including logistics, staffing, and execution
  • Worked with military leadership ensuring protocol compliance

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Fairmont Dubai
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Pre-opening luxury hospitality operations

Food & Beverage Attendant

Radisson Blu Yas Island
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Supported Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix operations

Education

MBA -

Sikkim Manipal University

Bachelor of Hotel Management -

Skills

  • Hotel Sales & Revenue
  • SMERF & Group Business
  • OnQ Reservations & Room Blocks
  • Delphi (Amadeus)
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Caterease
  • FPOS
  • Yellow Dog
  • ChefTec
  • Large-Scale Event Operations
  • Military Protocol Events
  • P&L Management
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager
  • ServSafe Alcohol
  • First Aid & CPR

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States

Timeline

Cluster Sales & Food & Beverage Hospitality Manager

USMC MCCS
01.2024 - Current

Director of Sales & Food & Beverage Manager

Embassy Suites
01.2019 - 01.2024

Banquet Manager

Embassy Suites
01.2013 - 01.2019

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Fairmont Dubai
01.2012 - 01.2013

Food & Beverage Attendant

Radisson Blu Yas Island
01.2010 - 01.2012

MBA -

Sikkim Manipal University

Bachelor of Hotel Management -

Jerin Sabu