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Pablo Lopez

Hotel General Manager
Chonburi

Summary

PABLO LOPEZ General Manager PROFILE An ‘out front being’ focused on generating revenue and focus on stakeholders objectives. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications

Work History

Cluster General Manager

Mercure Pattaya Ocean Resort & ibis Pattaya Erawan Group
Pattaya, Chon Buri
07.2019 - Current
  • Implemented trending initiatives to help drive sales across cluster.
  • Aligning staff vision with corporate objectives while remaining reachable to staff and guests
  • Conducted mandatory health, safety and maintenance checks in cluster
  • Managed cluster expenditure by adhering to set budget.
  • Setting consistent standards across all areas of the hotel
  • Researched key competition, retail sector trends and current trading opportunities for new initiative ideas.
  • Analyzed sales data to manage cluster performance and make informed financial decisions.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.

General Manager

ibis Bangkok Riverside, Sathorn and Sukhumvit 4, Erawan Group
Bangkok
11.2016 - 06.2019
  • Performing on 3 properties with a total of 689 keys
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

General Manager

Ibis Hua Hin Erawan Group
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
11.2015 - 11.2016
  • Responsible for the hotels performance both in revenue generation plus controlling expenses, driving a team of sales and
  • Revenue Manager to maximize revenue within the property, reporting directly to our SVP Of Operations, presenting month end results and any action plans to reach or over pass the budget.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Hotel Manager

Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 Erawan Group
Bangkok
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • Control of Operations: Rooms Division, F&B, Housekeeping,
  • Engineering, Kitchen, HR, Finance, Pilot introduction to Guest
  • Relations Manager Position in ibis
  • Full control of Profit & Loss for the hotel; Full support in Competitor Analysis, Active
  • Participant in REVMAX for ibis Bangkok Nana
  • Budgeting support for Delegate General Manager, fully responsible for Bottom Line reults, and Hotel KPI’s
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.

Operation Manager

Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 Erawan Group
Bangkok
10.2012 - 04.2014
  • Overall Control of Operating Departments and their
  • Functionalities: Rooms Division, F&B, Housekeeping,
  • Engineering, Kitchen, HR, Finance
  • Monitoring of Expenditure,
  • Payroll, GSS, Member of GM Market Place for GSS & Online
  • Rep.; Assist GM in all requests
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Duty Manager

Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 Erawan Group
12.2011 - 09.2012
  • Overall Control of Operating Departments and their Functionalities:
  • Rooms Division, F&B, Housekeeping, Engineering and Kitchen
  • Controlling and surveying that all operations are running according to ibis standards; and that guest satisfaction is fully accomplished.

Chief of Food & Beverage Faculty

I-TIM Private College
Bangkok
07.2011 - 11.2012
  • Create, train and apply all standards for the faculty subordinates in order to instruct students who undertake the 2-year diploma
  • Exams, hand-outs and relative information given to the students
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Director Operations and Executive Chef

Hotel Residencia del Sol Guatemala city – Food
Guatemala
09.2009 - 10.2010
  • Survey all financial interventions within each Department and report to the owners with end of the month reports
  • Work in hands with Finance department in order not to surpass the monthly budget
  • Control and survey all operational departments are fully functional according to internal standards and to guests’ demands.

Resort Recreational Manager

Novotel Beach Resort Panwa Phuket, Now Panwa Beach Resort
Phuket
06.2008 - 06.2009
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Innovated the sports and recreation facilities within the property
  • Yearly activity planning for guest entertainment

Chef de cuisine

Latin Thai Co. Ltd, Latino, EL Toro Restaurant
Phuket
08.2007 - 04.2008
  • Handling all the FF&E ordering, Manning Report and the Roster for staff; create all the SOP's for the operations in the kitchen
  • Report directly to the owners.
  • Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for Latinos.
  • Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

Restaurant Manager

Hotel Le Manapany Cottages
St. Barthelemy
08.2005 - 01.2007

Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.

Management Trainee

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa
Dubai
09.2004 - 01.2005

Education

Bachelor Degree - International Hotel and Business Management and Tourism

VATEL NIMES
01.2003 - 04.2005

Baccalaureates - Science and Literature

Evelyn Rogers High School
01.1990 - 04.2001

Skills

    Revenue & Distribtuion

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Certification

REFERRALS

Timeline

Cluster General Manager

Mercure Pattaya Ocean Resort & ibis Pattaya Erawan Group
07.2019 - Current

General Manager

ibis Bangkok Riverside, Sathorn and Sukhumvit 4, Erawan Group
11.2016 - 06.2019

General Manager

Ibis Hua Hin Erawan Group
11.2015 - 11.2016

Hotel Manager

Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 Erawan Group
05.2014 - 10.2015

Operation Manager

Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 Erawan Group
10.2012 - 04.2014

Duty Manager

Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 Erawan Group
12.2011 - 09.2012

Chief of Food & Beverage Faculty

I-TIM Private College
07.2011 - 11.2012

Director Operations and Executive Chef

Hotel Residencia del Sol Guatemala city – Food
09.2009 - 10.2010

Resort Recreational Manager

Novotel Beach Resort Panwa Phuket, Now Panwa Beach Resort
06.2008 - 06.2009

Chef de cuisine

Latin Thai Co. Ltd, Latino, EL Toro Restaurant
08.2007 - 04.2008

Restaurant Manager

Hotel Le Manapany Cottages
08.2005 - 01.2007

Management Trainee

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa
09.2004 - 01.2005

Bachelor Degree - International Hotel and Business Management and Tourism

VATEL NIMES
01.2003 - 04.2005

Baccalaureates - Science and Literature

Evelyn Rogers High School
01.1990 - 04.2001
REFERRALS
Mr. Sunil Weragoda – Former Faculty Director – I-TIM Private College
Mob: +66 (0) 65.942.55.63

Mr. Youssef El Khomri – President at The Erawan Group

Email.: Youssef@theerawan.com
Mr. Amr Adel – Former Director of Revenue Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa – (Now Genreal Manager Millennium
Hotel & Resorts) Oman
Tel: +96872444200
Mr. Jorge de La Torre Koch – Former Managing Director Latin Thai Co. Ltd
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