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Susana Mendoza Cárdenas

Susana Mendoza Cárdenas

Hospitality Professional
Bangkok

Summary

I am a dedicated hospitality professional with international experience across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. My goal is to lead and drive transformational hospitality projects, with a strong focus on quality management, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. I am passionate about delivering meaningful results that enhance guest experiences while promoting ethical and environmentally responsible business practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Manager F&B- Transformation Projects

Dusit International
Bangkok, Thailand
2022.09 - Current
  • Promoted from Manager to Senior Manager in April 2025.
  • Oversee F&B data analytics, including the review of F&B monthly reports, and the continuous enhancement of F&B dashboards.
  • Drive operational efficiency by developing and implementing procedures and guidelines, with a focus on service standards and sustainability.
  • Support pre-opening hotels with the approval of SOPs and other documents in Taskworld.
  • Development and implementation of training programs for operating hotels, and orientation program for new F&B leaders.

Assistant Manager, Front Office

Dusit D2 The Fort
Manila, Philippines
2019.07 - 2020.07
  • Supported Front Office pre-opening tasks, focusing on staff training.
  • Monitored day-to-day hotel operations and assisted VIP guests.
  • Led projects to enhance operational efficiency, regularly reporting the progress to the Executive Management team.
  • Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to maintain positive relationships and uphold brand reputation for quality service.

LEAD - Management Trainee

Dusit Thani Pattaya
2019.01 - 2019.06
  • Completed specialized training with Assistant Managers in the Front Office Department.
  • Led a project to improve check-in efficiency.

LEAD - Management Trainee

Dusit Thani Maldives
2018.07 - 2018.12
  • Completed cross-departmental training to gain a comprehensive understanding of hotel operations.
  • Implemented a staff campaign that boosted satisfaction scores and elevated the hotel’s GRI ranking by one position within three months.

Front Office Receptionist

Hyatt Centric
2018.01 - 2018.06
  • Assisted FO Manager with pre-opening tasks.
  • Responsible for handling guest inquiries, check-in and check-out procedures, and other operational tasks.

Administrave Assistant

Citibank
2010.06 - 2015.08
  • Assisted in the effective control of operational procedures and customer incentives, such as annual fee waivers, statement credits, lower interest rates, and special promotions.
  • Responsible for the analysis and prompt resolution of critical complaints, most of them coming from INDECOPI (the National Institution that protects the rights of consumers in Peru).

Hostess

Citibank
2009.07 - 2010.05

Welcomed and assisted the branch customers, efficiently handling diverse requests and ensuring timely resolutions to minimize wait times during peak hours.

Internship

Walt Disney World
2008.12 - 2009.02
  • Assisted with daily store opening and closing procedures.
  • Operated the cashier using the MICROS system.
  • Performed weekly inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy.

Education

MBA - Hospitality Management

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
2001.04 -

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

San Ignacio De Loyola University
Lima, Peru
2001.04 -

Study Abroad Program - Hospitality Management

Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
Dubai, UAE
2001.04 -

Skills

Data analytics

Teamwork and collaboration

Process improvement

MS office

Training and development

Adaptability

Accomplishments

UNWTO Hospitality Challenge- Top 30 Finalist - Oct 2021

Full scholarship granted by UNWTO and Sommet

Education to study an MBA program at Les Roches

Global Hospitality Education

Silver Star Certificate - Excellence Service

Dusit Thani Pattaya - 2019

Academic Excellence Award

San Ignacio De Loyola University - 2017

Partial scholarship - Study Abroad Program.

Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management - 2015

Interests

Volunteering activities, quality management, sustainability projects, data analytics, traveling

Timeline

Senior Manager F&B- Transformation Projects

Dusit International
2022.09 - Current

Assistant Manager, Front Office

Dusit D2 The Fort
2019.07 - 2020.07

LEAD - Management Trainee

Dusit Thani Pattaya
2019.01 - 2019.06

LEAD - Management Trainee

Dusit Thani Maldives
2018.07 - 2018.12

Front Office Receptionist

Hyatt Centric
2018.01 - 2018.06

Administrave Assistant

Citibank
2010.06 - 2015.08

Hostess

Citibank
2009.07 - 2010.05

Internship

Walt Disney World
2008.12 - 2009.02

MBA - Hospitality Management

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
2001.04 -

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

San Ignacio De Loyola University
2001.04 -

Study Abroad Program - Hospitality Management

Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
2001.04 -
Susana Mendoza CárdenasHospitality Professional