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Education
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Reading the novels & Writing some novls also
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Raghda Ahmed

Raghda Ahmed

Assistant Revenue Manager
Buteena

Summary

Seeking Revenue Management jobs at luxury hotels and resorts where and can add value to the management team. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cluster Revenue Manager

Grand Lagoon View Group & Soulotel Hotel Group
Marsa Alam , BA
7 2023 - Current

Handle travel agents' groups groups received through the reservation & revenue office

  • Manage SPO in coordination with sales department
  • Manage hotel account at TUI system
  • Oversee revenue management and distribution strategy of hotel and manage day-to-day yield operations
  • Daily pick-up analysis, strategy adjustments and reporting
  • Perform competitive benchmark studies and follow market trends
  • Create and maintain 13-month rolling demand calendar.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Increased Revenue by 50% from past year and Budget.
  • Yielding system at high periods over than 200% on top room rate during high occupancy

Assistant Revenue Manager

Grand Lagoon View Group & Soulotel Hotel Group
Marsa Alam , BA
2023.07 - Current
  • Incorporated customer feedback into pricing strategy adjustments, enhancing overall guest satisfaction while maximizing revenues
  • Hired, trained and managed revenue department team members and developed engaged, high-functioning performers
  • Optimized revenue streams through diligent analysis of key performance indicators and demand patterns
  • Provided team leadership, mentoring junior staff members to achieve their full potential as Revenue Managers
  • Managed reservations systems effectively, optimizing stay patterns to increase room occupancy rates
  • Assisted in budget development processes, ensuring alignment with company-wide revenue goals and objectives to be 140 %
  • Created customized reporting tools for senior management, providing crucial insights into company's financial health
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective pricing strategies and monitoring market trends with 50% from past year

Cluster Revenue Manager

Grand Lagoon View Group & Soulotel Hotel Group
Marsa Alam , BA
2023.05 - 2023.06
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
  • Managed over 100 customer calls per day.'
  • Managed over 50 customer Email per day.'

Reservation Manager

Dome Marina Hotel & Resort El Ain El Sokhna
Red Sea , BA
2020.08 - 2021.04
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservation inquiries and bookings
  • Developed strong relationships with travel agencies and corporate clients, ensuring repeat business
  • Handled high volumes of incoming calls professionally while multitasking other administrative tasks essential to role
  • Resolved escalated customer issues promptly, maintaining positive brand reputation among guests and industry professionals alike
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Yielding system at high periods over than 200% on top room rate during high occupancy.

Complex Reservation Manager & E-commerce Manager

The Cascades Golf, Spa & Thalasso, and The Lodge by Cascades Soma Bay
Hurghada , Red Sea
2020.01 - 2020.07
  • Analyzed booking trends to forecast demand, enabling informed decision-making on pricing strategies
  • Resolved escalated customer issues promptly, maintaining positive brand reputation among guests and industry professionals alike
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills
  • Handled billing information over phone
  • Worked closely with front desk to achieve full occupancy of property
  • Maintained awareness of types of rooms available in different resort locations.
  • Yielding system at high periods over than 150% on top room rate during high occupancy

Reservation Manager

The Cascades Golf, Spa & Thalasso Soma Bay
Hurghada , Red Sea
2019.04 - 2019.12
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling reservation inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Coordinated closely with housekeeping department to ensure timely room availability for early arrivals or late check-outs when necessary.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to maximize room occupancy rates during peak seasons.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within reservations. department, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency levels.
  • Contributed to development of promotional packages and special offers to attract new guests and retain existing clientele.
  • Monitored daily performance metrics within reservations team to ensure targets were consistently met or exceeded expectations.
  • Analyzed reservation trends and generated reports for management's review, facilitating informed decision-making regarding pricing strategies.
  • Utilized advanced reservation software effectively for efficient data entry, retrieval, and updating of client information.
  • Liaised with finance department on billing discrepancies or adjustments related to guest reservations, ensuring prompt resolution.
  • Analyzed booking trends to forecast demand, enabling informed decision-making on pricing strategies.
  • Increase bookings 50% at summer period from comparing to last years.

Reservation Manager & E-commerce Manager

The Cascades Resort & Spa Soma Bay
Hurghada , Red Sea
2019.04 - 2019.12
  • Analyzed booking trends to forecast demand, enabling informed decision-making on pricing strategies
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservation inquiries and bookings
  • Conducted regular audits of reservation records to ensure accuracy, minimizing discrepancies and potential conflicts
  • Established effective communication channels between departments for seamless coordination of guest services
  • Handled high volumes of incoming calls professionally while multitasking other administrative tasks essential to role
  • Handled reservations and answered questions from interested patrons for busy 486-room hotel

Assistant Reservation Manager

Baron Hotel Heliopolis Cairo
Cairo , Cairo Governorate
2017.01 - 2019.02
  • Coordinated closely with housekeeping department to ensure timely room availability for early arrivals or late check-outs when necessary
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to maximize room occupancy rates during peak seasons
  • Utilized advanced reservation software effectively for efficient data entry, retrieval, and updating of client information
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of hotel facilities, local attractions, and events, offering personalized recommendations for guests'' needs
  • Analyzed reservation trends and generated reports for management's review, facilitating informed decision-making regarding pricing strategies
  • Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers
  • Handled billing information over phone
  • Handled reservations and answered questions from interested patrons for busy [396]-room hotel

Assistant Reservation Manager

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh , South Sinai
2015.01 - 2016.11
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling reservation inquiries and providing accurate information
  • Coordinated closely with housekeeping department to ensure timely room availability for early arrivals or late check-outs when necessary
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to maximize room occupancy rates during peak seasons
  • Utilized advanced reservation software effectively for efficient data entry, retrieval, and updating of client information
  • Analyzed reservation trends and generated reports for management's review, facilitating informed decision-making regarding pricing strategies
  • Addressed guest complaints or concerns promptly, resolving issues effectively while maintaining professionalism at all times
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings to increase booking with 20%

Reservation Supervisor

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh , South Sinai
2014.01 - 2014.12
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining positive company reputation and guest satisfaction
  • Enhanced employee engagement by recognizing top performers regularly through internal award programs or incentives initiatives
  • Helped develop revenue management strategies, achieving consistent growth in room bookings by 50%
  • Utilized advanced technology tools effectively to manage bookings accurately while reducing manual errors significantly during high-volume periods
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently handling reservation inquiries and providing exceptional service
  • Streamlined reservation processes for increased efficiency and reduced booking errors
  • Ensured accurate maintenance of guest records by performing regular audits on reservation systems.

Reservation Agent

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh , South Sinai
2012.12 - 2013.12
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle
  • Handled billing information over phone
  • Coordinated group bookings for corporate clients or special events by liaising with sales representatives or event planners effectively throughout process
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by 40% with rack rate

Social Specialist

Woman & Development Association Alexandria
Alexandria , Alexandria
2011.02 - 2012.11
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within field of social work
  • Managed diverse caseload of clients, prioritizing needs based on urgency and available resources
  • Educated clients about their rights and responsibilities with 3 meeting per week, empowering them to make informed decisions about their lives and one time for children's per week

Food & Beverage Administrative Assistant

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Taba
South Sinai , South Sinai
2009.12 - 2011.01
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
  • Promoted positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues
  • Delivered excellent customer service improved 50 % from last year through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting positive company culture and boosting employee morale.

Health Club Receptionist

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh , South Sinai
2007.07 - 2008.08
  • Handled phone inquiries courteously, directing calls to relevant personnel efficiently
  • Supported team members during peak hours or absences, fostering cooperative work environment among staff members
  • Maintained clean, organized, and welcoming reception area for all guests and members
  • Provided administrative support to management, improving overall club organization and efficiency.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers with 100%

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
2005.09 - 2009.05

Skills

Leadership skills.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/15/87
  • Marital Status: Married

References

Available upon request

Training

  • HACCP
  • First Aid
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Grooming, Appearance & Hygiene
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Effective Listening
  • Communication

Software

Opera, Fidelio Suite 8 & Kwentra

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Reading the novels & Writing some novls also

i like Romance and horrors novels.

Timeline

Assistant Revenue Manager

Grand Lagoon View Group & Soulotel Hotel Group
2023.07 - Current

Cluster Revenue Manager

Grand Lagoon View Group & Soulotel Hotel Group
2023.05 - 2023.06

Reservation Manager

Dome Marina Hotel & Resort El Ain El Sokhna
2020.08 - 2021.04

Complex Reservation Manager & E-commerce Manager

The Cascades Golf, Spa & Thalasso, and The Lodge by Cascades Soma Bay
2020.01 - 2020.07

Reservation Manager & E-commerce Manager

The Cascades Resort & Spa Soma Bay
2019.04 - 2019.12

Reservation Manager

The Cascades Golf, Spa & Thalasso Soma Bay
2019.04 - 2019.12

Assistant Reservation Manager

Baron Hotel Heliopolis Cairo
2017.01 - 2019.02

Assistant Reservation Manager

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino Sharm El Sheikh
2015.01 - 2016.11

Reservation Supervisor

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino Sharm El Sheikh
2014.01 - 2014.12

Reservation Agent

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino Sharm El Sheikh
2012.12 - 2013.12

Social Specialist

Woman & Development Association Alexandria
2011.02 - 2012.11

Food & Beverage Administrative Assistant

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Taba
2009.12 - 2011.01

Health Club Receptionist

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa Sharm El Sheikh
2007.07 - 2008.08

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Alexandria University
2005.09 - 2009.05

Cluster Revenue Manager

Grand Lagoon View Group & Soulotel Hotel Group
7 2023 - Current
Raghda AhmedAssistant Revenue Manager