Hikmat Guliyev
Baku
Summary
Proven leader and educator at Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University, adept in curriculum creation and fostering student engagement. Leveraged academic research and class management skills to enhance learning outcomes and increase student interest significantly. Excelled in collaborative environments, achieving notable improvements in lesson planning and student counseling. Modern Lecturer with extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Expert in Hospitality with training in public speaking. Proven history of providing students with memorable and effective lectures. Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University
06.2024 - Current
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
Assistant to the Head of Department
Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University
02.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications for various tasks.
- Assisted managers in decision-making processes based on thorough research and analysis of available data.
- Maximized staff performance by assisting with training, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
Assistant Manager
Holiday Inn Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Process Expert
Amazon
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Trained team members on new processes to ensure seamless adoption and maintain operational excellence.
- Optimized operations, analyzed bottlenecks, and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained strong relationships with internal customers ensuring their needs were met effectively balancing competing priorities and resource constraints.
- Leveraged Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify opportunities for waste reduction and improved efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of existing processes to ensure adherence to established procedures while identifying areas for potential improvement.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in reduced cycle times and improved quality metrics.
Manager
Sicilian Pizza Dc
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Manager
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Education
MBA - Global Management
Strayer University
Washington D.C.USA06.2017
No Degree - ESL
Harriet Fulbright College
Arlington,VA,USA12.2011
BBA - Hospitality Administration And Tourism Management
Strayer University
Washington D.C.USA12.2011
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Academic Research
- Academic Writing
- Class Management
- PowerPoint
- Presentations
- Course Development
- Online Class Discussion
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Student Counseling
- Student Records Management
- Online lectures
- Subject Expertise
- Academic advisement
- Academic Publication
- Curriculum Creation
- Group and individual instruction
Languages
Azerbaijani
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Turkish
Proficient
C2
Russian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Lecturer
Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University
06.2024 - Current
Assistant to the Head of Department
Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Holiday Inn Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2022
Process Expert
Amazon
01.2018 - 01.2019
Manager
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
01.2015 - 01.2016
Manager
Sicilian Pizza Dc
01.2014 - 01.2017
MBA - Global Management
Strayer University
No Degree - ESL
Harriet Fulbright College
BBA - Hospitality Administration And Tourism Management
Strayer University
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