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Gurshad Novruzlu

Gurshad Novruzlu

Azerbaijan ,Baku City

Summary

Relentless professional seeking to gain experience in hotel management. Skilled in customer service and familiar with hotel management software. Excellent communicator with high level of interpersonal skills. Charming professional with good numeracy skills, strong personality and confidence dealing with high-level clientele. Works well under pressure, keeps calm and acts responsibly in case of emergencies. Focused on encouraging culture of impeccably high standards, flawless customer service and meaningful guest interaction. Productive Front Office Manager with excellent skills in customer service, office management and administrative support. Remains professional and tactful in all situations with focus on increasing satisfaction and retention. Versed in managing vendor and service provider relationships while maintaining meticulous records. Results-driven office team leader with strong administrative background. Evaluates and improves team performance with proactive mindset. Consistently enforces policies and tackles process inefficiencies. Proficient, detailed Assistant with proven experience in front office operations. Strongly knowledgeable of multi-line phone systems, guest receiving protocols and office software applications. Adept at ordering supplies, maintaining inventory and presenting polished, friendly public atmosphere.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Supervisor

Mercure Hotel
Azerbaijan, Baku City
01.2023 - Current
  • Used customer satisfaction survey findings to address improvement areas.
  • Kept back of house accounts and records updated, enabling clear performance monitoring.
  • Partnered with local entertainment and dining venues on mutual promotional strategies.
  • Oversaw front desk operations and trained team to handle high volume work with professionalism and accuracy.
  • Maximised occupancy rates by optimising reservation and housekeeping processes.
  • Monitored local accommodation market to guide pricing decision-making.
  • Facilitated corporate functions, conferences and other large scale events.
  • Managed hotel budgets through careful planning and business strategy.
  • Coached front of house teams in delivering smooth, professional reception services.
  • Organised services and allocated resources for conferences, charitable events and private gatherings.
  • Developed and implemented hotel-wide policies and procedures to increase revenue.
  • Handled customer complaints calmly and professionally to maintain hotel reputation.
  • Recruited high-performing hospitality staff, onboarding with appropriate training.
  • Forecasted occupancy demand and monitored staff availability to create balanced, cost-effective shift schedules.
  • Delivered stringent health and safety compliance across hotel departments.

Supervisor

MOGAN HOTEL BAKU
Azerbaijan, Baku City
12.2019 - 01.2023
  • Implemented triage procedures to solve bottlenecks at check-in, reducing waiting times by 100%.
  • Processed guest payments, including vouchers and online payments with 100% accuracy.
  • Introduced incentive programme to achieve customer service best practice, boosting guest satisfaction levels by 100%.
  • Facilitated efficient running of housekeeping operations by producing accurate room status reports in Hotel software systems
  • Maximised hotel revenue through effective upselling, contributing to 100 % profitability increase in as soon as possible.
  • Optimised team morale by executing effective performance management, reducing staff turnover by 100%.
  • Guaranteed guest comfort, ensuring cleanliness and neatness of front desk, restaurant and rooms.
  • Maximised front desk efficiencies by producing well-structured, comprehensive training manuals.
  • Handled inventory control for front office and stationery supplies, reordering low stock items.
  • Prepared revenue and occupancy forecasting to efficiently manage cash flow.
  • Participated in interviewing and hiring of front office staff.
  • Communicated room status information to housekeeping team for turnover.
  • Reviewed front office log books and guest feedback forms to identify areas needing improvement.

Spa Manager

Sharp Hotel Belek
Belek, Belek/Turkiye
01.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed inventory, supply orders and schedule demand to facilitate smooth spa operations.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with colleagues and senior management.
  • Oversaw centre inventory and placed new orders to keep levels within targets.
  • Set and managed budgets, controlling expenditure and keeping efficient use of resources.
  • Planned medium to long-term business targets to optimise company performance and growth.
  • Oversaw selection, supervision and performance of centre staff to keep adequate staffing levels.
  • Generated short and long-term marketing strategies and coordinated internal teams to implement them.
  • Developed recreational programmes and events, managing logistics and allocating facility resources.

Receptionist

Grand Yavuz Hotel
Istanbul, Turkiye
05.2016 - 01.2018
  • Greeted customers warmly, aiming to provide positive, smooth check-in experiences.
  • Achieved 5-star reviews by delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Managed guest bookings and enquiries accurately and efficiently for continued customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean, tidy reception areas, ensuring consistently positive first impressions.
  • Handled customer payments and updated reservations with Hotel software system .
  • Collected and processed guest data in line with data protection regulations.
  • Verified ID and payment preference of guests.
  • Answered and transferred calls to designated recipients.
  • Informed guests regarding hotel events and announcements.
  • Addressed questions and escalated issues complaints to management.
  • Calculated billings and hotel charges and provided receipts.
  • Provided guests with keys and directions to room.
  • Maintained tidy work area to support cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Greeted guests and facilitated check-in and check-out procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Tourism - Tourism and Hotel Management

Mersin University
Mersin / Turkiye
08.2008 - 05.2012

Master degree - Finance and Accounting

Kazan Social and Humanitarian
Kazan/Russia
09.2012 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Sales training
  • Customer assistance and interaction
  • Issue handling
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Administrative support
  • Front office management
  • Clerical duties
  • File management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Office management
  • Customer service
  • Registration processing
  • Sales strategies
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Training and mentoring
  • Room assignments
  • Cash handling
  • Automated telephone systems

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Russian
Fluent
Turkish
Native
Arabic
Elementary
Ukrainian
Elementary

Timeline

Senior Supervisor

Mercure Hotel
01.2023 - Current

Supervisor

MOGAN HOTEL BAKU
12.2019 - 01.2023

Spa Manager

Sharp Hotel Belek
01.2018 - 11.2019

Receptionist

Grand Yavuz Hotel
05.2016 - 01.2018

Master degree - Finance and Accounting

Kazan Social and Humanitarian
09.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Tourism - Tourism and Hotel Management

Mersin University
08.2008 - 05.2012
Gurshad Novruzlu