Preethi Geevarghese
Cluster Assistant Sales Manager at Royal Continental Hotels & Suites- Claim this Profile
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French Elementary proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Hindi Full professional proficiency
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Malayalam Native or bilingual proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist
ICSI (International CyberSecurity Institute), UKMay, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Fire Safety Fundamentals
Eurolink SafetyOct, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Diploma In Java Technology
NIIT UniversityNov, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
IELTS Academic
British CouncilSep, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Chinese Traveller Standards
Dubai College of Tourism (DCT)May, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Royal Continental Hotels & Suites
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cluster Assistant Sales Manager
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May 2021 - Present
Responsible for Corporate, Travel Agent Room Sales & Long Stay for the Hotel & SuitesClear understanding of the hotels business strategies then set goals and to determine action plans to meet those goalsRepresent Hotels in various events and exhibitionBuilds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.Closely following up on all business leads within a 24 hour response time line to clientsIdentify new markets and business opportunities and increase salesBuilding partnerships for commercial and non-commercial contractsActively grow business with strategic partnerships with local and international travel and destination management companies and corporate business entities.Enhances staff accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team membersIdentifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutionsIdentifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitorsPrepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing informationMaintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standardsMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societiesContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
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Sales Executive - Events & Groups
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2021
Royal Continental Hotel offers business travelers and holidaymakers a stylish and welcoming haven just minutes from Dubai International Airport. With a variety of rooms to suit all requirements and tastes, as well as a host of business and leisure facilities, dining outlets and amenities, Royal Continental Hotel provides the discerning traveler with impeccable accommodation and service in relaxed contemporary surroundings, perfectly suited to both a short city break or an extended vacation. We pride ourselves on offering a unique and technologically-advanced experience through our innovative in-room hospitality facilities, which are unrivalled among 4-star hotels in the city.My Responsibilities:▪️Manages customer relationship through drafting proposals and contracts, responding to customer inquiries, as well as organizing arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events ie: set-up and execution of social and corporate meetings, meals and special events. Provides direction and supervision of meeting and/or catering logistics to catering and event services managers and other departments and team members responsible for event execution.▪️Represents the hotel and conducts conferences with individual customers by telephone or in-person to solicit and close group and local catering business. Meets with and entertains customers, conducts property tours and promotes facilities and services and within parameters, has discretion to negotiate contracts with customers and commission agreements with vendors.▪️Responsible for planning and on site execution of large events.▪️Audits customer checks and department charges and files to ensure accuracy.▪️Supervises staff in creation and distribution of accurate written materials.▪️Ensures that contracts, menus, letters and reports are completed according to Hotel standards and policies.
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Dubai Parks and Resorts
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Team Lead
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Dubai Parks and Resorts is the first integrated resort destination in the region. DPR is the home of three world-class theme parks and one water park, as well as Riverland Dubai, the grand entrance plaza, and a Polynesian themed family resort. My Responsibilities : 1. Supervising , training and inducting all seasonal staff in the Park Operations department and ensure they are fully conversant with all the operating and safety procedures relevant to their daily tasks. 2. Ensuring that all training sheets, assessments and observations are recorded and constantly updated in the Park Operations CRM. Reporting immediately any areas of concerns to the Park Operations Manager or Assistant Park Operations Managers. Delegated responsibility for Records Management and audit. 3. Overseeing and observing the Team assigned areas of work, ensuring that breaks are organised efficiently and that adequate levels of trained staff are in the right areas at all times. 4. Ensuring that all necessary safety inspections are carried out on a daily basis before the Park is open by the Park Operations Team and accurately record / file all reports. Continuing to monitor safety throughout the day in all areas and report immediately any findings to the Park Operations Manager. 5. Carrying out job chats as required with seasonal ride operators as requested by the POM/Assistant Park Operations Managers. 6. Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of all park wide operational department standards, policies, and procedures. 7. Work with the Attractions Management team to provide input and develop the best product possible for our guests and our team members while managing expectations to defined budgets. 8. Assist with the Development and delivery of training programs and training record retention programs for all new and existing team members.
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Sunovaa Tech.
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Analyst
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
A reliable boutique software services, solution and Product Company. Sunovaa has the right credentials to be your Advanced Analytics & Data Visualization partner of choice. Our flexible delivery model that provide our customers the right blend of development services combining onsite/on premises, offsite /offshore model and Shared Services model. Deep technical expertise in Analytics and Data Visualization products, Hadoop, Big data Analytics and Cloud Computing Strongly positioned to help clients with data analytics and visualization needs and reap benefits Core Technology Competencies: BI, BW, DWH, Analytics, Big Data, Cloud, Mobility and Data Sciences Areas Software Proficiencies: BI/DW – Informatica, Microstrategy, Business Objects, ATG, Cognos, Abinito, Oracle OBIEE & OBIA, Peoplesoft, SAP HANA, SAP CRM, Tibco, MapR, Cloud computing focused on Salesforce development & customization Capabilities & Offerings: ♦Business Intelligence ♦Data Visualization ♦Advanced Analytics ♦Embedded BI ♦Data Services My Responsibilities: • Identifying prospective Clients with IT initiatives, Business by design in ANZ & APAC Markets and talking to people at various levels in IT dept (CIO, CTO,VP) • Gathering and understanding the IT landscape & IT requirements of prospects and generate leads to the Onsite sales team by arranging a teleconference or an onsite meeting with the Clients for further discussions • Coordinating with the Practice & Onsite Development & Sales teams to ensure the smooth functioning of the delivery process • Doing Internet based research to find opportunities and also to gain basic understanding about Company’s line of business • Framing Project Execution Plans • Offering management with suggestions for developing volume, market shares and cost level Specialties: Strategic Planning, Channel Management, Sales Support, Business Analysis, Business Research, Customer Relationship Management, Account Management, Operations, Client Mapping
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Blynk Systems
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business System Analyst
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
Blynk – Hospitality Software Solutions Provider Hospitality industry is looking for ways to drive revenues from guests and provide self service solutions. They are looking to implement mobile, social and guest facing technologies. These technologies are evolving at an exponential rate. They need to power their solutions by companies who can innovate and help them with execution. Blynk’s mission is to help the hospitality industry serve their guests and increase revenue by the implementation of these technologies. Just as the telephone changed the way businesses interact with customers, Blynk’s touch and mobile software products, will enable your business to revolutionize your customer experience and interaction. My Responsibilities: •Experienced in techno marketing, lead generation and business and brand development. •Partnering and working closely with business development accounts e.g. professional associations. •Responsible for raising invoices, payment follow-ups and collection of outstanding amounts. •Project management. •Plan approaches and pitches. •Network and actively participate in User Groups, Associations, and Trade Shows in targeted verticals, including after-hours events. •Work closely with the Marketing Specialist, Business Development to generate new leads via vendors and distribution houses, understand competitors, End to End’s market position, and identify event opportunities. •Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements. •Clarified client requirements, business needs and project objectives, via feedback sessions and client meetings •Created promotional strategy, managed company website and increased online promotions. •Developed marketing programs for a variety of business-to-business clients. Used an integrated approach to create balanced programs for clients to build their respective brands and businesses.
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Infopark Kochi
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India
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Systems Analyst
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
Infopark located at Kochi, is the new IT Park being developed by the Government of Kerala. To set up this project, Government has transferred 100 acres of land which is now under the ownership and possession of Infoparks Kerala, which is an independent Society fully owned by the Government. My Responsibilities: •Defines application problem by conferring with clients; evaluating procedures and processes. •Develops solution by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions. •Controls solution by establishing specifications; coordinating production with programmers. •Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. •Implements computer system requirements by defining and analyzing system problems; designing and testing standards and solutions.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
2008 - 2012
The Indian Engineering College, Anna University
Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering -
1996 - 2008
Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir, Muscat
High School, Science
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