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Tarek Sheir

Tarek Sheir

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Accomplished Executive Director and Chief of Staff with a B.Sc. in Tourism & Hotels from Alexandria University, bridging elite hospitality with high-stakes asset management. Provided strategic advisory to global business leaders, managing multi-continental property portfolios while ensuring unmatched discretion in private aviation and international immigration. Delivered operational improvements across corporate and private family offices globally.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

House Manager

Private Residence for UHNWI
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw the daily operations of various residence locations, including staff recruitment and termination.
  • Supervised housekeeping and maintenance staff to uphold facility cleanliness and maintenance standards
  • Making sure that the interior of the house is clean and well-maintained at all times
  • Maintaining inventory of all furnishings and equipment in the house, including ordering replacements when needed
  • Oversaw butler services to maintain quality and efficiency in service delivery
  • Supervising chefs and quality of food served on a daily basis
  • Coordinating with event planners to ensure that all arrangements are made for special events
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies for events, contributing to seamless event execution
  • Achievements:

Performance Benchmarking: establish performance metrics for the team to ensure service quality never below 7-star global standard.

Elite Travel and Lifestyle Logistics: directed end-to-end luxury travel arrangements.

Director of Global Residences/ Office Manager

UHNWI
Riyadh , KSA
05.2015 - 06.2021
  • Coordinated operations to optimize efficiency
  • Ensure supplies and equipment are adequate in quantity and quality and all family members (hotel booking, transportation, etc.) with senior management
  • Ensured adequate supplies and equipment for family members, including hotel bookings and transportation. In collaboration with senior management
  • Arranged business trips to facilitate executive meetings and functions.
  • Managed logistics for business trips to support executive travel
  • Managed all logistical needs for family members with professionalism and care.
  • Managed all requirements of family members with professionalism and attention to detail
  • Managed private office operations for UHNWI in Saudi Arabia
  • Achievements:

Implemented systematic management framework.

Set SOP.

Embedded strict performance ethics into daily workflow.

Create filing system from ground up.

Successfully spread-head the end-to-end EU residency.

Customized job description for the entire domestic estate.

Elevated service delivery, operational speed and professional output.

Spread head end-to-end medical journey for the principal’s youngest son.

Cultivate direct and personal relationships with global renowned VIPs and top tier business owners.

Operations & Sales Manager

AlBasel Group
Dubai, UAE
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Implemented business measures and new guidelines to enhance operations.
  • Improved working environment and business processes to boost employee satisfaction.
  • Communicated with clients to resolve issues related to customer service. about customer service issues.
  • Handling and the payment for the purchased units on a daily basis.
  • Participated in daily meetings with GM to facilitate business discussions.
  • Managed client purchase orders to streamline ordering process.
  • Processed payments for purchased units daily to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Achievements:

Closing a single $10M real estate in a competitive market like Dubai , alongside my top-tier hotel room sales track record.

Cultivate an exclusive global network of UHNWIs.

Formulated immediate , strategic solutions for real time operational issues, ensuring zero service disruption.

Presented data-driven strategic working plans to accelerate revenue.

Senior Sales Advisor

Jumeirah Hotels Group
Dubai, UAE
04.2007 - 01.2014
  • Increased room sales for Jumeirah hotels by consistently meeting monthly targets.
  • Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sale.
  • Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale.
  • Maintained and developed relationships with existing customers through in-person meetings and effective communication via phone and email.
  • Arranging booking in our properties and always trying to obtain the highest number of sales for rooms in order to get higher revenue and sales commission as well.
  • Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets.
  • Preparing the necessary sales reports and sharing with the management against the KPI.
  • Represented Jumeirah Hotels Group in various marketing initiatives.

Brand Executive

Jumeirah Hotels Group
Dubai, UAE
06.2005 - 04.2007
  • Directed sales targets in collaboration with sales team to align with overall brand strategy.
  • Tracking the overall sales targets against KPI.
  • Supported brand initiatives at Jumeirah Hotels Group.
  • Supported brand for Jumeirah by assisting management team in business reports and tracking promotional offers.
  • Coordinated marketing efforts with social media to enhance brand visibility.
  • Coordinate with marketing and social media.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing to provide clear data analysis.

Assistant Guest Service Manager

Burj Al Arab Hotel
Dubai, UAE
06.2004 - 06.2005
  • Communicated with hotel departments to ensure timely updates and accurate information.
  • Handling the special requests for the guests and providing an outstanding performance.
  • Acting in outstanding performance regarding any guests' issue and reporting it to the proper person.
  • Conducting training for newcomers on a weekly basis.
  • Managed operational challenges efficiently.
  • Managed the weekly roster and annual vacations for the staff.
  • Communicated issues to management and offered feedback with solutions.
  • Ensured compliance with company standards by regularly monitoring staff performance. that all the staff adhere with company standards all the time.
  • Provided exceptional service at Burj Al Arab Hotel, enhancing guest experiences.

Reception Supervisor

Fourseasons hotel
Cairo, Egypt
04.2004 - 06.2004
  • Greeted, registered, and assigned rooms to guests to ensure seamless check-in experience.
  • Delivered room key and escort instructions to Bell person or directly to guest, maintaining guest privacy.
  • Date-stamped, sorted, and organized incoming mail and messages for efficient communication and delivery.
  • Employed by Four Seasons hotel

Supervisor Guest Service

Sheraton Hotel
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
09.2002 - 04.2004
  • Greet and register guests, ensuring smooth check-in and room assignments.
  • Issue room keys and provide detailed instructions to Bell person for efficient guest service.
  • Sheraton Hotel

Guest Service Agent

Marriott Hotel
Cairo, Egypt
09.1999 - 08.2002
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through welcoming guests, efficiently processing check-ins, and assigning rooms tailored to guest preferences.
  • Streamlined guest check-in by issuing room keys and coordinating with Bell staff for personalized escorting services.
  • Marriott Hotel

Guest Service Agent

Zahra Hotel
Kuwait
05.1998 - 10.1998
  • Welcomed guests warmly to create a positive first impression.
  • Managed bookings for arrivals and departures to ensure seamless guest experiences.
  • Handled all incoming and outgoing calls to address guest inquiries promptly.
  • Employed by Zahra Hotel

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management

College of Tourism & Hotels
Alexandria, Egypt

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Event coordination
  • Time Management
  • Computer proficiency
  • Negotiations
  • Detail-oriented
  • Interpersonal

Training Certificates

  • Developing Sales
  • Sales Techniques
  • Diploma of Guest Service at Radisson SAS Program
  • Diploma of Make it Right Program
  • Certificate of Service Award (Sheraton Hotels)
  • Starwood Preferred Guest Certification Program (Sheraton Hotels)
  • Dubai Quality Award (2004) (Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai)
  • Best Newcomer Certificate (Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai)
  • Certificate of First Aid Training (Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai)
  • Certificates of the Highest Room Sales Achievements (Jumeirah Hotels Group, Dubai)

Timeline

House Manager

Private Residence for UHNWI
06.2023 - Current

Director of Global Residences/ Office Manager

UHNWI
05.2015 - 06.2021

Operations & Sales Manager

AlBasel Group
01.2014 - 01.2015

Senior Sales Advisor

Jumeirah Hotels Group
04.2007 - 01.2014

Brand Executive

Jumeirah Hotels Group
06.2005 - 04.2007

Assistant Guest Service Manager

Burj Al Arab Hotel
06.2004 - 06.2005

Reception Supervisor

Fourseasons hotel
04.2004 - 06.2004

Supervisor Guest Service

Sheraton Hotel
09.2002 - 04.2004

Guest Service Agent

Marriott Hotel
09.1999 - 08.2002

Guest Service Agent

Zahra Hotel
05.1998 - 10.1998

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management

College of Tourism & Hotels
Tarek Sheir