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Paul Vincent Del Mar

Johor Bahru,01

Summary

Experienced Manager proficient in solving diverse issues using efficiency and well-organised approaches. Proven track record of understanding guest needs. Focused on improving customer relations, team productivity and service quality. Demonstrated track record of success over 12 years in hotel industry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Duty Manager

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
11.2023 - Current
  • Served as the primary point of contact for VIP guests, ensuring personalized service and exceptional experiences throughout their stay.
  • Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular meetings and encouraging constructive feedback sharing within the group.
  • Ensured compliance with all company policies, local regulations, and industry standards related to hotel operations.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, vendors, and business partners to foster a collaborative working environment.

Senior Duty Manager

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies through regular audits and inspections.
  • Increased revenue by creating targeted promotional campaigns in collaboration with the marketing team.
  • Strengthened employee retention rates by implementing comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction with prompt resolution of complaints and proactive communication.

Duty Manager Cum Executive Lounge Manager

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
06.2022 - 08.2023

• Meet and greet VIP Guests and major corporate clients upon arrival

• Emphasizing in Hilton Honors Program. Ensure Team Members are fully understanding the benefits of Hilton Honors Members.

• Motivates and leads teams, supervisors and managers reporting into this role.

• Involve controlling the availability of rooms and the day-to-day functions of the Front Office, such as handling guest arrival or departure and information requests. Assists them with the handling of their luggage and oversees the check-in and check-out of whole groups and tours.

Assistant Front Office Manager

Renaissance Hotel
09.2019 - 05.2022

• Emphasizing in Marriott Rewards Program. Ensure Team Members are fully understanding the benefits of Marriott Rewards Members.

• Develop proper service recovery gestures that comply with established guidelines to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Ensure that employees are properly groomed and dressed.

• Involve controlling the availability of rooms and the day-to-day functions of the Front Office, such as handling guest arrival or departure and information requests. Assists them with the handling of their luggage and is in charge of the check-in and check-out of whole groups and tours.

• Playing a role of Acting Front Office Manager and report directly to Rooms Division Manager

• Motivates and leads teams, supervisors and managers reporting into this role.

• Achieved a growth of 8.2pts arrival experience compare to 2018 and achieved a growth of 5.8pts for Overall Hotel Satisfaction.

• Achieved the Top 3 highest Brand Standard Audit (BSA) score in Asia Pacific in Q3, 2019

• Manages staff and staffing functions for the teams of staff that fall under this role (in conjunction with the HR department). This also includes scheduling staff rosters, performance appraisals and more.

Front Desk Manager

Renaissance Hotel
01.2019 - 08.2019

• Occupy the hotel lobby and other public areas, particularly at busy times

• Engage Guests in conversation and provide general assistance

• Meet and greet VIP Guests and major corporate clients upon arrival

• Task Break down and training to be put in place for front office team.

• Inform and trained the staff at the Hotel about our Loyalty Program and make sure that we meet the goals set up by the company.

Duty Manager Cum Night Auditor

Doubletree By Hilton
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Handled escalated customer issues with diplomacy, ensuring satisfactory resolution while preserving long-term client relationships.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, vendors, and business partners to foster a collaborative working environment.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and training opportunities for staff members.
  • Streamlined check-in/check-out processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased guest satisfaction scores.

Front Desk Supervisor

Renaissance Hotel
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Provided exceptional customer service, leading to positive online reviews and repeat business from satisfied guests.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism, ensuring all staff followed hotel policies and procedures consistently.
  • Utilized reservation software programs proficiently, optimizing room bookings and maintaining accurate guest information.
  • Implemented an organized filing system for important documents, streamlining record-keeping practices at the front desk.

Senior Front Desk Agent

Renaissance Hotel
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Increased customer loyalty with exceptional communication skills and personalized service.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing check-in and check-out processes.
  • Utilized strong organizational skills to manage daily tasks efficiently while maintaining focus on delivering outstanding guest service experiences.
  • Ensured compliance with hotel policies and procedures while addressing any discrepancies in a timely manner.

Team Leader

Sama Sama Hotels
01.2012 - 11.2014

• Handling Guest complain

• Acting Duty Manager (Shift in charge) when Managers on leave

• To ensure the teams quality of service is up to standards

• Reports to Duty Manager / Front Office Manager on team’s performance

• Covers Night Audit Managers when on leave

Front Office Associate

Pan Pacific Hotel
01.2011 - 12.2011

• Cashiering / Currency Exchange

• Assisting Shift Leaders, Duty Managers

• Taking reservation & registration for arrival guest

• Handling group check in

Education

Caregiver

Cebu Center For Healthcare Professionals, Inc.
Cebu City
10.2004

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Delegating Work
  • Customer Service
  • Cash Management
  • Opera V5
  • Opera Cloud
  • OnQ System

Reference

Mr. Andrew Lam 

Hotel Manager, Holiday Inn Orchard Singapore

+601 2632 5046


Mr. Marshall Chai

Hotel Manager, Moxy Hotel Putrajaya Malaysia

Mobile: +601 3565 9889


Ms. Nelcilla Justine

Room Division Manager, Doubletree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Mobile: +601 6771 1769

Timeline

Duty Manager

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
11.2023 - Current

Senior Duty Manager

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
08.2023 - 10.2023

Duty Manager Cum Executive Lounge Manager

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
06.2022 - 08.2023

Assistant Front Office Manager

Renaissance Hotel
09.2019 - 05.2022

Front Desk Manager

Renaissance Hotel
01.2019 - 08.2019

Duty Manager Cum Night Auditor

Doubletree By Hilton
11.2017 - 12.2018

Front Desk Supervisor

Renaissance Hotel
02.2017 - 10.2017

Senior Front Desk Agent

Renaissance Hotel
09.2015 - 01.2017

Team Leader

Sama Sama Hotels
01.2012 - 11.2014

Front Office Associate

Pan Pacific Hotel
01.2011 - 12.2011

Caregiver

Cebu Center For Healthcare Professionals, Inc.
Paul Vincent Del Mar