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Sadiq Mammadov

Nakhchivan

Summary

Dedicated hotel management professional with background running successful hospitality establishments. Leads by example to deliver faultless customer service across hotel departments. Demonstrates exceptional planning, organisation and leadership abilities to maintain smooth-running, cost-effective hotel services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

8 Noyabr LLC
Nakhchivan
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Ensure the coordinated work of departments, creation of marketing and sales strategy, and analyzing the general reports of the company.
    Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms.
    Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
    Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
    Managed business operations, financial performance, and investments of the company.
    Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance, and availability.
    Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organizational success.
    Evaluated market trends and competitor activities, informing strategic decision-making.
    Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
    Navigated regulatory landscapes, maintaining legal compliance and risk mitigation.

Cluster Manager

Duzdag&Saat Meydani Hotel
Nakhchivan
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • • Organizing teamwork in close cooperation with the teams of both hotels to maintain a high level of service quality and ensure customer satisfaction, and to control the joint activity of departments.
    • Checking daily reports.
    Directing teams to continuous development.
    To participate directly in the formation of sales and marketing strategies of hotels.
    To participate in the escort of the VIP category guest.
    Strategized cross-promotions with new and existing partners to expand sales and marketing opportunities.
    Established budgets for program activities and controlled expenditure to meet targets.
    Managed team of 135 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.

Hotel Manager

Saat Meydani Hotel
Nakhchivan
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • • Organization of teamwork to maintain a high level of service quality and ensure customer satisfaction.
    • To control the joint activity of departments.
    • Checking daily reports.
    • Managing processes from guest reservations to check-out.
    Handled guest complaints to protect brand reputation.
    Directed 25 staff schedules and rosters, optimizing workforce efficiency.
    Handled customer complaints calmly and professionally to maintain hotel reputation.
    Forecasted occupancy demand and monitored staff availability to create balanced, cost-effective shift schedules.
    Enforced health and safety procedures to prioritize staff and customer wellbeing.
    Recruited high-performing hospitality staff, onboarding with appropriate training.
    Maximized occupancy rates by optimizing reservation and housekeeping processes.
    Met health and safety guidelines to maintain compliant working environments.
    Developed and implemented hotel-wide policies and procedures to increase revenue.
    Directed bar, restaurant, and room service activities to promote sales and guarantee customer satisfaction.
    Partnered with local entertainment and dining venues on mutual promotional strategies.
    Coordinated marketing initiatives, contributing to increased patronage and revenue.

Front Office and Sales Manager

Saat Meydani Hotel
Nakhchivan
01.2020 - 08.2021

Supervise front desk operations, ensuring high standards of customer service.
Oversee guest check-in and check-out processes, resolving any issues promptly.
Manage room inventory and ensure optimal occupancy levels.
Train, motivate, and evaluate front office staff to enhance performance.
Implement and maintain operational procedures and policies.
Develop and execute sales strategies to meet revenue targets.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships.
Conduct market research to stay informed about competitors and trends.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, addressing their needs and preferences.
Prepare and analyze sales reports, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Front Office Supervisor

PMD Hospitality DBM
Baku
05.2019 - 10.2019

  • Ensure that the front office team is well-prepared, adequately staffed, and meeting service standards. Updated office management on team's activities and progress at weekly meetings.
    • Assist in managing guest check-ins, check-outs, and inquiries.
    • Provide exceptional customer service to guests and assist with any guest issues or special requests.
    • Handle guest complaints or concerns, aiming for prompt and satisfactory resolutions.
    • Coordinate with other hotel departments to fulfill guest needs.
    Oversaw 18 front desk agents in providing smooth and efficient service in compliance with hotel brand standards.
    • Instructed employees in company policies and procedures, maximising compliance and
    consistency.
    • Resolved team conflicts and assisted with identified problems to maintain sense of
    teamwork.
    • Optimised team morale by executing effective performance management, reducing
    staff turnover by 60%.
    • Developed and implemented guest engagement programme that boosted customer loyalty by 70%

Sales Representative

FAB Chemical Industry MMC
Baku
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Carried out active selling, from initial customer greeting.
    Resolved customer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction.
    Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
    Collected and processed payments.
    Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
    Generate reports on sales, providing relevant information to track sales progress and inform future strategies.
    Used a consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
    Explained establishment policies to customers and offered advice on selections.

Front Office Supervisor

Duzdag Hotel
Nakhchivan
08.2014 - 09.2017

Ensure that the front office team is well-prepared, adequately staffed, and meeting service standards. Assist in managing guest check-ins, check-outs, and inquiries.
• Provide exceptional customer service to guests and assist with any guest issues or special requests.
• Handle guest complaints or concerns, aiming for prompt and satisfactory resolutions.
• Coordinate with other hotel departments to fulfill guest needs.
Ensured smooth and efficient running of shift, delivering daily shift briefings to advise team of special events or VIP guests.
Guaranteed guest comfort, ensuring cleanliness and neatness of the front desk, restaurant, and rooms.
Communicated policy changes and business priorities to streamline office team tasks.
Resolved team conflicts and assisted with identified problems to maintain a sense of teamwork.
Conducted individual appraisals, set KPI targets, and devised professional development plans to improve staff performance.
Coordinated work of 8 clerical team members to consistently meet office needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality

Tourism And Hotel Management
Nakhchivan State Univercity
06-2013

Skills

  • Windows MS Package
  • ODEON
  • OPERA
  • MIKRO
  • LOGO
  • Driver Licence B C

Accomplishments

"IV Summer Camp of Diaspora Youth, August 12-18, 2023," Project Organizer

"IV Summer Camp of Diaspora Youth, August 12-18, 2023," held in the Duzdag hotel, where I was the manager, and I was proud to welcome young Azerbaijanis to our hotel. My role in this project was to organize transfers, ensure the comfortable living of young people from the first day to the last day, monitor the timely implementation of services, and problem-solving. At the end of the camp, we saw off our compatriots with a great gala night

Green Energy Potential of Nakhchivan and Eastern Zangezur, June 2023, Guest Accommodation Organizer

I was organizing and scheduling transportation for guests to and from the venue, ensuring they arrive on time and safely, liaising with transportation companies, such as shuttle services or car rentals, to secure bookings and troubleshoot any potential issues, acting as the point of contact for guests with transportation inquiries or concerns, providing directions or information as needed, paying close attention to the schedule and guest needs, ensuring that all services are executed seamlessly

"KOB Dostları" in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, April 2023, Membership in the Meeting

In connection with the launch of 'KOB Dostları' in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a meeting with entrepreneurs was held on April 19 at the Nakhchivan Business Center, organized by the Ministry of Economy of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan

FIDE World Youth Chess Olympiad U-16, October 2022, Guest Accommodation Organizer

Outstanding dedication, time, and effort as an organizer for the "FIDE World Youth Chess Olympiad U-16" held in Nakhchivan from October 1 to October 11, 2022 By actively participating in the promotion of Nakhchivan city and organizing guest accommodation, I proved my organization, and my problem-solving and communication skills are at a high level.

EURASIAN FORUM Accountants, Auditors, 15-17 October 2021, Guest Accommodation Organizer

The auditors will meet from October 15 to October 17, 2021, in Nakhchivan. By actively participating in the promotion of Nakhchivan city and organizing guest accommodation, I proved my organization, problem-solving, and communication skills are at a high level

Ceremony of Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate, November 2020

Participant and speaker in the presentation ceremony of the Tourism Logo of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic; participation and speech in the presentation, Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

MediaTour is under the joint organization of the State Tourism Agency and the Department of Tourism of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Project Manager

The gathering of the media representatives of Turkey, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Azerbaijan in Nakhchivan, and the joint investigation of the rich tourism resources, and their dissemination to a wider arena were realized. I was proud to participate in all the processes of this project, from preparation to implementation

Languages

Azerbaijan
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Director

8 Noyabr LLC
01.2024 - 10.2024

Cluster Manager

Duzdag&Saat Meydani Hotel
04.2023 - 09.2023

Hotel Manager

Saat Meydani Hotel
08.2021 - 09.2023

Front Office and Sales Manager

Saat Meydani Hotel
01.2020 - 08.2021

Front Office Supervisor

PMD Hospitality DBM
05.2019 - 10.2019

Sales Representative

FAB Chemical Industry MMC
09.2017 - 12.2018

Front Office Supervisor

Duzdag Hotel
08.2014 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality

Tourism And Hotel Management
Sadiq Mammadov