Mehmet Sanli
Elmont
Summary
Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Experienced academic professional skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and innovative teaching methodologies. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing educational environments. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and passion for fostering intellectual growth. Known for reliability and achieving educational outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Associate Professor
Nassau Community College
09.2011 - Current
- Responsible for teaching a variety of business-related courses, not limited to the following:
- Introduction to Tourism
- Hospitality Human Resources
- Introduction to Hospitality Management
- Facility Planning and Design
- Business Leadership and Ethics
- Business and Supervision
- Hospitality Business Law
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Information Technology (taught at SUNY Old Westbury)
- Hospitality Sales/Marketing
- Management Information Systems (taught at SUNY Old Westbury)
- Food and Beverage Cost Analysis and Accounting
- Front Office Management (strong Opera software background and experience)
- Hospitality Internship
Owner/Operator
Burger America & Grill
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managing overall operations
- Developed marketing strategy to ensure ROI
- Investigating and resolving complaints regarding food quality, service, accommodations
- Scheduling and receiving food and beverage deliveries
- Monitoring food preparation methods and portion size
- Monitoring budgets and payroll records
- Motivated employees to increase sales and keep the customers satisfied
Front Office Manager
Homewood Suite by Hilton
05.2007 - 11.2009
- Maintained guest satisfaction and services
- Daily responsibilities led to an increase in revenues by15%
- Responsible for maintaining all cash transactions including the following: credit cards, direct bills, and check payment
- Handled all guest problems, and complaints and solved them accordingly
- Provided support and coordination to the Human Resources department
- Assisted housekeeping in day-to-day operations
Front Desk Manager on Duty
Homewood Suites by Hilton
01.2007 - 01.2009
Front Office Manager
Holiday Inn
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Developed and implemented a new training program resulting in a30% decrease in check-in time for guests
- Oversaw a team of15 receptionist and trained new team members on hotel policies and procedures
- Coordinated with housekeeping and maintenance department to ensure seamless guest experience
- Developed and implemented an upselling program resulting in a25% increase in revenue per room
Food and Beverage Manager
Marriott Hotel Islandia
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Increased room service revenue by20%
- Decreased labor cost by12%
- Increased guest satisfaction survey by50%
- Established a training program
- Contributed to mission and vision statement
- Worked very closely with the Food and Beverage director to establish good purchasing, receiving, storing, and production of F&B
- Controlled F&B cost, labor cost, and waste
General Manager
Wendy’s
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Managed overall duties and performances of a staff of31
- Kept track of inventory, waste, stock, service, cleanliness, and quality control
- Responsible for hiring new applicants
- Purchased food and supplies for the restaurant
- Developed budget
- Increased restaurant Profitability and received bonuses many times
- Enforced food safety as well as policies and procedures
Education
Ph.D. -
Long Island University
Brookville, New York01.2024
Master of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management with Business Administration
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York01.2007
Skills
- Innovative thinking
- Mentoring
- Course planning
- Educational technology
Affiliations
- Earned SERV safe certificate-Certified Serve Safe Instructor and Proctor
- Certified CAHTA, CHIA, CHE and CHBA
- Member of Eta Sigma Delta Hospitality Honor Society
- Member of the American Hotel and Tourism Association
- Made Dean List’s as an Honor Student
- Earned Many certificates from AHLA
- Member of Long Island Hospitality Association
Timeline
Adjunct Associate Professor
Nassau Community College
09.2011 - Current
Owner/Operator
Burger America & Grill
01.2009 - 01.2011
Front Office Manager
Homewood Suite by Hilton
05.2007 - 11.2009
Front Desk Manager on Duty
Homewood Suites by Hilton
01.2007 - 01.2009
Front Office Manager
Holiday Inn
01.2003 - 01.2007
Food and Beverage Manager
Marriott Hotel Islandia
01.2001 - 01.2003
General Manager
Wendy’s
01.1997 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management with Business Administration
SUNY Plattsburgh
Ph.D. -
Long Island University
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