Fakhri Gafarli, MBA

Press Secretary / Instructor / Member of Examination Commission and National Team at Azerbaijan Aikikai Aikido Clubs Public Union
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Baku City, Contiguous Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan, AZ

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Experience

    • Azerbaijan
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Press Secretary / Instructor / Member of Examination Commission and National Team
      • Jan 2017 - Mar 2023

      Baku, Azerbaijan

    • International Relations Manager
      • Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

      Baku, Azerbaijan

    • Azerbaijan
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Manager
      • Apr 2018 - May 2022

      Azerbaijan Overseeing all aspects of hotel and medical center's sales and marketing activities Managing budget, evaluating sales performance Developed standard operating policies and procedures Managing and developing marketing programs such as advertising, online promotions Utilising CRM and email marketing, guest experience improvement softwares Managing and developing e-commerce strategies with OTAs and website direct booking engine suite Represented the hotel and medical facilities… Show more Overseeing all aspects of hotel and medical center's sales and marketing activities Managing budget, evaluating sales performance Developed standard operating policies and procedures Managing and developing marketing programs such as advertising, online promotions Utilising CRM and email marketing, guest experience improvement softwares Managing and developing e-commerce strategies with OTAs and website direct booking engine suite Represented the hotel and medical facilities in international trade shows and exhibitions Show less

    • Brazil
    • Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Owner
      • Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

      Azerbaijan * Consultancy - study and work abroad (Cyprus, Switzerland and other EU countries) - management (hotel, restaurant and event) - real estate (vacation rentals, property acquisitions, investment projects) * Travel (MICE, incoming) * Charity

    • Azerbaijan
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Cluster Sales Manager (groups)
      • Feb 2015 - Sep 2016

      Azerbaijan - Conducted in depth market analysis during pre-opening - Assisted head of S&M department in talent acquisition, SOPs, during pre-opening - Identified potential market spots and accounts through sales calls, site inspections - Handling group/MICE segment of the Intourist Hotel (150 rooms) and Boulevard Hotel – the largest hotel in Caucasus region (818 rooms) - Managed the largest guest groups in the country during Baku2015 1st European Games, UEFA U17 2015/2016 teams' stay in… Show more - Conducted in depth market analysis during pre-opening - Assisted head of S&M department in talent acquisition, SOPs, during pre-opening - Identified potential market spots and accounts through sales calls, site inspections - Handling group/MICE segment of the Intourist Hotel (150 rooms) and Boulevard Hotel – the largest hotel in Caucasus region (818 rooms) - Managed the largest guest groups in the country during Baku2015 1st European Games, UEFA U17 2015/2016 teams' stay in Baku, Formula 1 Baku GP 2016 and Baku Chess Olympiad 2016. Show less

    • Azerbaijan
    • Hospitality
    • Sales & Marketing / Business Development Manager
      • Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

      Azerbaijan Market research Sales Plan Event Organization Social Media Marketing Personnel Training Shisha Quality Management

    • Azerbaijan
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Sep 2012 - May 2013

      2 Heydar Aliyev Avenue, Baku, Azerbaijan AZ1154 Tel: (+994 12) 496 8000 - Performing daily job tasks: email, phone calls, preparation of business proposals - Controlling and renewing corporate contracts - Presenting the product on social media and marketing hotel on booking engines - Selling hotel services including rooms, catering and conference facilities, fitness area - Actively seeking new business opportunities through various avenues, including organizing special promotional and client entertainment events, client tours, sales calls to existing… Show more - Performing daily job tasks: email, phone calls, preparation of business proposals - Controlling and renewing corporate contracts - Presenting the product on social media and marketing hotel on booking engines - Selling hotel services including rooms, catering and conference facilities, fitness area - Actively seeking new business opportunities through various avenues, including organizing special promotional and client entertainment events, client tours, sales calls to existing and prospective clients - Conducting market analysis to determine guests’ needs, occupancy potential, desired rates, etc. - Communicating with staff over client requests and feedback to achieve top quality performance - Facilitating regular on / off-site inspections - Attending public events and holidays held in competitor hotels - Attracting group and event reservations, organizing events of international companies, ministries, embassies, organizations and public holidays - Organizing and supervising transportation of individual guests and groups - Working as manager on duty routinely Show less

    • Türkiye
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Official Representative
      • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

      - Establishing international cooperation - Marketing university amenities and facilities - Processing student applications and admittance - Supporting in later transportation and registration processes - Organizing summer courses

    • Accounting and I/R Departments chief of Azerbaijan Students Society
      • Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

      - Ensuring good relations among different cultural societies & groups - Organizing cultural events - Creating and performing event speeches - Controlling accounting procedures of the society - Assisting new students in every aspect of their education

    • France
    • Hospitality
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern in Sales & Marketing Department
      • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

      Mercure Hotel, Kyrenia, Cyprus - Maximizing sales and reservations - Ensuring good relations with clients and customers - Assisting front office in documentation - Promoting e-sales - Dealing with vouchers and helping accounting department to solve problems

    • Philippines
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern in F&B department
      • Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

      Dusit Thani Dubai, UAE - Assisting chefs in daily and routine planning, - Production of food displays, - Preparing for room service requests, - Keeping control on banquet food and beverage buffets, - Ensuring hygiene procedures and HACCP regulations are met accordingly.

Education

  • Glion Institute of Higher Education
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Hospitality and Service Industries Management with Marketing
    2014 - 2015
  • Eastern Mediterranean University
    Bachelor, Tourism & Hospitality
    2007 - 2011
  • Central Connecticut State University
    Bachelor (continued), Geography and Tourism
    2009 - 2009
  • Azerbaijan State Economic University
    N/A Freshman Year, Information and Management
    2006 - 2007

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