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RAPHAEL ONYANGO

hotel manager
NAIROBI,KENYA

Summary

GENERAL MANAGERIAL POSITION. Please accept this letter in application for an opportunity in a Managerial level. My resume is enclosed for your review and consideration. I believe you will find that my experience in the hospitality industry will meet your expectations. I am highly motivated, customer service oriented, a quick learner and exposed with written and verbal communication skills. I also have exceptional knowledge in planning marketing strategies that can propel an organization. I hold over 10years of experience internationally in Uganda, Ethiopia, Punt-land, Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, as well - 3 languages fluently spoken. Expert in refurbishing, re-branding, re-opening, opening and managing business, resorts and boutique hotels in gateway cities to remote areas. I have done operations course in front office thus graduating with a Diploma from a reputable college Technical Institute in Nairobi. I am flexibly accustomed to a fast-paced environment where deadlines are a priority and handling of multitude jobs is a requirement. I enjoy challenges and working very hard to surpass the prescribed company goals and customer demands. Constant communication with all levels of employees has strengthened my interpersonal skills. What you need and what I can do sounds like a perfect match. Sincerely yours, CAREER OBJECTIVE Am hands on hospitality professional with years of experience in management of hotels and operations, and a track record of product innovation and re- engineering, superior service management, drive in brand and value initiatives, profitability maximization and development of human capital. My aspiration and drive are to see sustainability and hospitality industry growth in all aspects. KEY COMPETENCE SKILLS: Effective organization skills Efficient communication Effective decision-making A bias for customer service Am quite conversant with Fidelio (opera, Hotel Magic, and Amadeus. MS–Dos. MS –Windows. MS –Word. MS–Excel. MS–Access. PERSONAL GOAL. I am flexibly accustomed to fast paced environment where deadlines are a priority and handling of Multitude jobs simultaneously is a requirement. I enjoy challenges and working hard to surpass prescribed company goals and customer demands. Also, constant communication with all levels of employees has strengthened my interpersonal skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

General Manager / Consultant

The Capella Resort
10.2022 - Current
  • In charge of recruitment, preopening training and general management
  • Also I have just finished setting up the second unit in Nairobi hurling ham called The Clan Suites.

General Manager

WORKINGEXPERIENCE
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Best western hotel
  • Kisumu, Kenya
  • In charge of training and general operations of the hotel
  • Best western hotel-Kisumu is a four star and managed to the required standards.

General Manager

WORKINGEXPERIENCE
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Great Martisoor
  • Hotel in Puntland Somalia
  • Martisoor hotel is a four-star hotel and has seventy-five rooms, it is the largest hotel in Puntland, Somalia
  • With a massive conference facility that can accommodate eight hundred people
  • My major rolls were to set it up, recruit employees and train them, set up departments, create banqueting agreement proposals with various organizations in Puntland, manage and get involved in pr-opening of the hotel.

General Manager

WORKINGEXPERIENCE
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Thomson falls lodge- nyahururu, I had to leave to take up a new assignment in Puntland Somalia
  • My major areas were general management ensuring that the lodge standards were maintained and operational issues went well.

Project Manager

WORKINGEXPERIENCE, PARKVIEW SAFARI HOTEL
12.2017 - 11.2018
  • Parkview safari hotel was first established in 2011 and in less than three years it went under
  • I was brought in by the owner to come and help him restructure and set it up again

General Manager

Hotel Sojovalo
05.2016 - 11.2017
  • Uganda
  • Came for a massive restructuring and rescue program to salvage hotel Sojovalo which was on the brink of being sold out

General Manager

07.2015 - 05.2016

ETHIOPIA

WORKINGEXPERIENCE, Kenenisa hotel and Resorts
, Addis Ababa
  • Oversees all aspects of the hotel in accordance with Company mission statement, including maximization of financial performance, guest satisfaction, and staff development within established quality standards

Manager

Gorilla Safari Lodge
02.2013 - 10.2013
  • Meeting guests and answering inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints
  • Assign duties to workers, and schedule shifts
  • Coordinate front-office activities of the lodge, and resolve problems
  • Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments
  • Confer and cooperate with other managers in order to ensure coordination of hotel activities
  • Collect payments, and record data pertaining to funds and expenditures

Operations Manager

Imperial Red Sea Resort and Hotel
09.2012 - 01.2013

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

DJIBOUTI
  • Fully responsible for the management consultation of the (78 bed Rooms) and Four-star Hotel, supervision, training and Performance for all the staffing and general administration of the hotel
  • Works very closely with every other department to ensure that standards and etiquette is maintained.

Telephone supervisor

THE PANARI HOTEL
06.2005 - 08.2010
  • Fully responsible for the Setting up and supervision, training and Performance for all the telephone operators and general administration of the section
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Ihavesuccessfullybeenabletobuildasectionfromthestartandsailsonan yearly budget of KSh 10, 520, 000 and I have also maintained the staff performancewithlotsofprofessionalismThishasearnedmealotofrespect with the management and staff in general.

ASSISTANT MANAGER/NIGHT MANAGER

THE PANARI HOTEL, P.O
  • DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES
  • Fully responsible for the Setting up, supervision, training and Performance for all the staffing and general administration of the hotel
  • I also coordinate closely with every other department to ensure that standards and etiquette is maintained
  • I was also responsible for the smooth functioning of the front office department and works hand in hand with other interrelated areas in the hotel
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
  • I have successfully been able to maintain staff performance with lots of professionalism this has earned me a lot of respect with the management and staff in general., in charge of the front desk
  • Acted on different occasions in the capacity of a duty manager
  • Also worked as a trainer at both Switch board and front desk
  • Built a lot of confidence in myself for a brighter future.

Front Office Supervisor

MADA GROUP OF HOTELS
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • In charge of the front office department and answer able to the general Manager
  • Always ensured that customers' demands are met accordingly, check-in and checkout are also done perfectly
  • Responsible for the supervision, setting standards and maintaining guest account bills, posting of city ledgers and reservations for Accommodation
  • Balancing of all outlet summaries and handling of foreign exchange
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Acted in the capacity of a duty manager/night manager on several occasions
  • Also built a magnificent front desk and introduced a five-star checkout and check-in procedure
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Successfully managed to work in a War-torn region far away from home and also fitted very well with foreigners in their own land

Front Desk Clerk

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL NAIROBI
01.1995 - 01.2002
  • Responsible for checking in of guests and checkout, ensuring that guests accounts are updated properly to avoid discrepancies
  • Receiving of guest ledgers and balancing of all outlet's general summaries.

Guest Relations Officer

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL NAIROBI
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Dealing with guest's relations in terms of rooming, VIP, extensive handling of guest's amenities, six continents club members recruitment and confirming of guest's flights and messaging
  • Check-in and checkout of VIPs
  • Global reservations and departmental service standards
  • Handling of guest's complaints.

Telephone Operator

NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Handling of calls, procedures for billing, telephone etiquette, understand guest requirements and voice procedures
  • Answering and extending of calls
  • ACHIEVEMENTS.

Education

Front Office Diploma - Operations

Acronite Computer Bureau
09.1998

Front office operations and administration - beverage management

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
01.1994

NAIROBI Front office Operations Certificate Course Fundamentals of hotel and Catering Industry. Housekeeping and Accommodation studies. - undefined

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
01.1992

K.C.E - undefined

Kahawa primary School
01.1986

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St. Edward High School
01.1982

Skills

  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Team Leadership
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Team Building
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Staff Training
  • Problem Resolution
  • Project Planning
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Cost Control
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Training and Development
  • Employee Development
  • Budget Management
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Goal Setting
  • Client Relationships
  • Employee Feedback
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Service
  • Inter-Department Collaboration
  • Computer Skills
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Time Management
  • P&L Oversight
  • Business Development
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Human Resources Management
  • Decision Making
  • Good Judgment
  • Process Improvement

References

References REFEREES. 1 Mr. Anderson Were Management Consultant (hotels) Uganda and KENYA Tel-+256-702 608415 +254-722 321139 2.Mrs. Jacky Okwiri Guest relations manager Best western hotel Kisumu. Tel- +254 0720 569695 3. Gibson Walutilla Consultant in cost control and procurement Tel – 0715132184. Contact Phone : +254-705380769/0720209120 Email : raphaelonyango@aol.com

Timeline

General Manager / Consultant

The Capella Resort
10.2022 - Current

General Manager

WORKINGEXPERIENCE
02.2021 - 04.2021

General Manager

WORKINGEXPERIENCE
11.2019 - 06.2020

General Manager

WORKINGEXPERIENCE
07.2019 - 11.2019

Project Manager

WORKINGEXPERIENCE, PARKVIEW SAFARI HOTEL
12.2017 - 11.2018

General Manager

Hotel Sojovalo
05.2016 - 11.2017

General Manager

07.2015 - 05.2016

Manager

Gorilla Safari Lodge
02.2013 - 10.2013

Operations Manager

Imperial Red Sea Resort and Hotel
09.2012 - 01.2013

Telephone supervisor

THE PANARI HOTEL
06.2005 - 08.2010

Front Office Supervisor

MADA GROUP OF HOTELS
01.2002 - 01.2005

Front Desk Clerk

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL NAIROBI
01.1995 - 01.2002

Guest Relations Officer

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL NAIROBI
01.1994 - 01.1995

Telephone Operator

NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB
01.1992 - 01.1993

ETHIOPIA

WORKINGEXPERIENCE, Kenenisa hotel and Resorts

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

DJIBOUTI

ASSISTANT MANAGER/NIGHT MANAGER

THE PANARI HOTEL, P.O

Front Office Diploma - Operations

Acronite Computer Bureau

Front office operations and administration - beverage management

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

NAIROBI Front office Operations Certificate Course Fundamentals of hotel and Catering Industry. Housekeeping and Accommodation studies. - undefined

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

K.C.E - undefined

Kahawa primary School

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St. Edward High School
RAPHAEL ONYANGOhotel manager