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Gurugram, Hr, In

Gurgaon, India

Gurgaon, India

New Delhi Area, India

Worked as a Cluster Revenue Manager, managed the Hilton (Pre-opening team) and DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi - Noida - Mayur Vihar. It was Department head postion for Revenue Management and property based Reservation sales team.- Heading the overall Strategic Management of Revenue functionality across all revenue streams (Room sales, Food & Beverage and Other revenue) for the Cluster.- Rate and space decisions whilst maximizing occupancy/room rate at all times, implementing an… Show more Worked as a Cluster Revenue Manager, managed the Hilton (Pre-opening team) and DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi - Noida - Mayur Vihar. It was Department head postion for Revenue Management and property based Reservation sales team.- Heading the overall Strategic Management of Revenue functionality across all revenue streams (Room sales, Food & Beverage and Other revenue) for the Cluster.- Rate and space decisions whilst maximizing occupancy/room rate at all times, implementing an effective rate structure and maintaining a consistently high standard of customer service within Reservations Department.- Maximize GDS revenue and maintain on-line competitiveness through channel marketing, Agency Targeting and GDS Promotions. - Involved in Marketing Initiatives directly impacting Revenue streams for both the hotels- Planned and Implemented Pre launch Strategy for Hilton New Delhi – Noida - Mayur Vihar- Spear heading C&E Revenue Management project for Hilton India Show less

Gurgaon, India

- Head of Department for Revenue Management alongwith a member of the Leadership Team of the hotel.- To create a roadmap of hotel’s dynamic strategies and actions targeted at achieving defined sleeping rooms, function spaces and catering goals for a fiscal year (approx 85% of the hotel revenue).- To ensure an effective pricing strategy, by understanding market supply and demand trends, across all segments yielding maximum revenue and profit to drive market share.- To ensure… Show more - Head of Department for Revenue Management alongwith a member of the Leadership Team of the hotel.- To create a roadmap of hotel’s dynamic strategies and actions targeted at achieving defined sleeping rooms, function spaces and catering goals for a fiscal year (approx 85% of the hotel revenue).- To ensure an effective pricing strategy, by understanding market supply and demand trends, across all segments yielding maximum revenue and profit to drive market share.- To ensure availability and ease of bookings across all electronic mediums in order to effectively capitalize on transient demand and group revenue streams.- To analyze historical and forecast future demand and booking trends to assist in adjusting and validating future strategies.- To work actively with Sales and Event Management teams to evaluate Segment Opportunities and effectively communicate revenue strategy to all sales engines. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Cluster role comprising of 4 hotels (approx 1400 keys) operating at various price points and segments. Based at the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, the Cluster had the following properties:• J.W. Marriott, Mumbai• Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel• Marriott Executive Apartments• Courtyard by Marriott, MumbaiMajor Responsibilities:- Manage and updated all Revenue Management systems and tools used on daily/monthly/quarterly and annual basis… Show more Cluster role comprising of 4 hotels (approx 1400 keys) operating at various price points and segments. Based at the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, the Cluster had the following properties:• J.W. Marriott, Mumbai• Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel• Marriott Executive Apartments• Courtyard by Marriott, MumbaiMajor Responsibilities:- Manage and updated all Revenue Management systems and tools used on daily/monthly/quarterly and annual basis, qualifying to make good data standards- Made Revenue forecasts after conducting interactive meetings with the Operating departments.- Conducted and supervised regular internal audits of GDS, CRS, and PMS ensuring accuracy of rates, packages, Information, descriptions and availability.- Played an active role in the Pre-opening team of Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai.- Focused on capitalizing on the increasing revenue opportunities for the entire cluster.- Assisted Executive committee Members in planning and conducting successful owners meetings and tracked timely deliveries. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

- Responsible for the hotel annual room revenue budgets along with segment pricing & market mix strategy.- Yield Maximization on Rooms - Room Revenue forecasting on Daily, Monthly and Quarterly basis- Conference Pricing and Packaging Management- Managing all distribution channels for Pricing, Promotions and inventory availability through monitoring forecasted transient demand.- Close monitor over competitive pricing, marketing strategies/initiatives. - Responsible for… Show more - Responsible for the hotel annual room revenue budgets along with segment pricing & market mix strategy.- Yield Maximization on Rooms - Room Revenue forecasting on Daily, Monthly and Quarterly basis- Conference Pricing and Packaging Management- Managing all distribution channels for Pricing, Promotions and inventory availability through monitoring forecasted transient demand.- Close monitor over competitive pricing, marketing strategies/initiatives. - Responsible for all aspects of the GDS, including viewer-ship, sequencing and loading of rates - Conduct regular audits of GDS, CRS, PMS ensuring accuracy of rates, packages, information, descriptions and availability.- Driven the launch of 125 new Taj Club rooms across all channels and a phased GDS marketing & promotion campaign. Show less

New Delhi Area, India

- Deciding on Pricing and market mix strategy of the Hotel- Yield Maximization on Rooms - Managing Electronic distribution channels for Pricing,promotions and inventory availability- Close monitor over competitive pricing strategy- Conference Pricing and Packaging Management- Involving the field teams in driving business for the hotel. - Streamlining all reservations process and practices in tune with the SOP’s and Best Practices.

Mumbai Area, India

- Getting Live the new CRS (TRUST Voyager)- Closely understanding the dynamics on Electronic Distribution.- Responsible for overlooking and subsequently streamlining reservation processes- Training and supporting hotel teams on revenue system functionality and enhancements- Initiating special projects relating to market research and operational optimization- Instrumental in increasing co-ordination between front office, reservations department and Sales Team

Master Of Business Administration, Finance, Maketing, Strategy

Activities and Societies: Committee Member : Cultural Club Member: Finance Club

Bachelor Of Business Adminstration, Finance

Activities and Societies: - Member of Finance Club

Commerce

Activities and Societies: Organiser: Eco - Fest 2001 (Economic Symposium)