As a dedicated hotel professional with over 16 years of experience spanning various facets of the hospitality industry, I have effectively overseen hotel operations in the absence of the general manager at my current position for a period exceeding two months. In my current capacity as the Commercial Director for Hilton Chennai, spearheading India's flagship Hilton property, I oversee a spectrum of pivotal functions, including Pro-active sales, Conference and events, Marketing, Reservations, and Revenue. My professional trajectory commenced at Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur, where I honed my skills in food and beverage, subsequently contributing to the pre-opening team at Trident BKC, Mumbai. My multifaceted role involved orchestrating banquet operations, garnering accolades for my crucial role in establishing the department and consistently earning commendable year-end appraisals.Venturing into Mövenpick Bangalore's pre-opening phase, I ascended to the position of Banquet executive and later Assistant Manager, fostering an enriching experience that polished my operational acumen. Transitioning to sales and marketing, my proficiency in banquet operations became an asset in securing business opportunities and mastering large ODC events.Joining Goa Marriott in 2014, I initially assumed the role of Assistant Manager in events planning, swiftly advancing to an Event leadership position. During my tenure, I received numerous awards, including Manager of the Month, Manager of the Year in 2015, and the APAC Global Event Management Excellence Award from Marriott International, a testament to my adept handling of intricate groups and weddings.At Goa Marriott, I excelled in managing the group and catering portfolio as Senior Sales Manager, overseeing a team of 7. The hotel's reliance on group and catering business underscored the strategic importance of my role in contributing significantly to its success.During my tenure at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield, initially as an ADOS and later as Director of Sales, I spearheaded a team of 13, achieving remarkable milestones in positioning the hotel as a premier MICE destination. My leadership was acknowledged with prestigious awards like the Chairman Circle in 2019 and the President Circle in 2022, highlighting my ability to drive the highest room and catering revenue in Bengaluru.Beyond the confines of the workplace, I derive immense pleasure from venturing into uncharted territories, immersing myself in the annals of world history and partaking in the culinary arts, a pursuit that never fails to gratify me.