Accomplished professional with expertise in pre-opening hotels, demonstrating strong leadership and multitasking abilities. Adept at introducing leaders, managing conflicts, and solving problems with a dual focus approach. Skilled in analytical thinking and effective communication, with a proven track record of dealing with grey areas. Career goal includes leveraging extensive experience to drive operational excellence in the hospitality industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cluster Government Relations Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Financi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - Current
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the hotel complies with local, state, and federal regulations, including health, safety, and hospitality laws.
Community Relations: Engaging with local communities and government to promote the hotel’s contributions and initiatives.
Research and Analysis: Conducting research on tourism trends and government policies affecting the hospitality sector.
Crisis Management: Assisting in communication and coordination during crises or emergencies that involve government agencies.
Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Managing the budget for government relations activities, including lobbying efforts and community engagement programs.
Sustainability Initiatives: Working with government agencies to develop and promote sustainability practices within the hotel.
Economic Development Participation: Engaging in local economic development discussions to advocate for initiatives that benefit the hotel and tourism sectors.
Partnership Development: Identifying and fostering partnerships with other businesses and organizations to enhance community relations and tourism efforts.
Cluster Government Relation Supervisor
DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Finance
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2020 - 12.2022
Team Management: Overseeing and coordinating the activities of the government relations team.
Policy Monitoring: Keeping track of relevant legislation, regulations, and government policies that impact the organization.
Advocacy Strategy: Developing and implementing advocacy strategies to promote the organization's interests.
Activities: Coordinating lobbying efforts and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Reporting: Providing regular updates to senior management on government relations activities and developments.Training and Development: Informing hotel staff about relevant government regulations and compliance requirements.
Government relations officer
Hilton Garden Inn Khobar
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 10.2020
Policy Analysis: Analyzing government policies and regulations that may affect the organization.
Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with government officials, agencies, and other stakeholders.
Monitoring Legislation: Keeping track of relevant legislation, policies, and political developments.
Compliance: Ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
Security Manager
DoubleTree By Hilton Dhahran
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
12.2014 - 01.2018
Developing Security Policies: Creating and implementing security protocols and policies to protect the organization’s assets
Risk Assessment: Conducting regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats to the organization
Incident Response: Managing and responding to security incidents, including breaches and emergencies.
Team Management: Overseeing security personnel, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
Security Audits: Conducting audits and assessments of security measures and recommending improvements
Training and Awareness: Developing training programs for employees on security practices and awareness.
Reporting: Preparing reports on security activities, incidents, and compliance for upper management.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Finance
Business Training Institute
Khobar
/2010 - /2011
Skills
Pre-opening hotels expert
Leader introduction
Leadership
Multitasking
Dealing with Grey
Communication
Conflict Management and
Problem Solving
Dual Focus
Analytical
Additional Information
Personal Information:
Accomplishments
Best Manager of the Year 2023
Best Supervisor of the Year 2022
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Intermediate
Timeline
Cluster Government Relations Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Financi
01.2023 - Current
Cluster Government Relation Supervisor
DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Finance
11.2020 - 12.2022
Government relations officer
Hilton Garden Inn Khobar
01.2018 - 10.2020
Security Manager
DoubleTree By Hilton Dhahran
12.2014 - 01.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Finance
Business Training Institute
/2010 - /2011
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