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Ahmed Ahmed, Director of Operations

Ahmed Ahmed

Director of Operations·Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Hotel Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 1 months

Director of Operations

June 2024 - Present

Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2024 - Present

Lead the daily hotel operation across all departments including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Recreation, and Security,
ensuring alignment with Marriott brand standards and operational excellence.
Drive guest satisfaction by implementing performance tracking systems, GSS analysis, and service recovery strategies.
Collaborate closely with department heads to enhance productivity, cost control, and departmental profitability while maintaining high
service quality.
Oversee the preparation and execution ofannual budgets, forecasts, and operational plans to support financial goals.
Lead crisis management, safety, and quality audits to ensure full compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
Foster a performance-driven culture through coaching, mentoring, and development of department leaders and high-potential talent.
Champion associate engagement through daily interactions, feedback sessions, and recognition initiatives that align with Marriotts
people-first culture.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Director Of Rooms

July 2023 - June 2024

Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2023 - June 2024

Oversaw daily operations ofFront Office, Housekeeping, Laundry, Engineering, and Recreation departments, ensuring seamless
coordination and premium guest experience.
Maximized room revenue and profitability through strategic upselling, dynamic forecasting, and inventory management aligned with
market demand.
Implemented and led the Marriott Quality Assurance program, including GSS performance reviews, internal audits, and brand
compliance initiatives.
Elevated online reputation by analyzing TripAdvisor and OTA feedback, engaging operational teams in service improvement plans.
Created and enforced Rooms Division SOPs, improving process consistency, training efficiency, and compliance across shifts.
Led talent development programs for supervisors and assistant managers, resulting in multiple internal promotions and improved
departmental succession planning.
Maintained optimal staffing and payroll efficiency through proactive scheduling and workforce planning.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Front Office Manager i/o Rooms

November 2016 - July 2023

Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2016 - July 2023

Directed the Front Office and Housekeeping teams during peak operations, managing high volumes ofarrivals, departures, and VIP
protocols.
Spearheaded the hotels GuestVoice and GSS strategies, driving measurable improvements in guest satisfaction and loyalty metrics.
Led the GSS Committee and hosted weekly cross-departmental review meetings to drive guest-centric action plans.
Drove Marriott Bonvoy program performance, consistently exceeding enrollment targets through front desk activation and team
incentives.
Developed department SOPs and operational checklists, resulting in streamlined training, compliance, and performance tracking.
Managed labor productivity and payroll efficiency through effective scheduling, workforce forecasting, and cross-training.
Played a key role in onboarding and mentoring future leaders, contributing to long-term team stability and talent pipeline
development.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Operations Director

October 2015 - November 2016

Cleopatra Hospitals Group

Cairo, Egypt

October 2015 - November 2016

Managed non-medical hospital departments including Housekeeping, Security, IT, and Maintenance.
Controlled costs, payroll, and implemented infection control policies.
Oversaw major renovation projects including Radiology and Endoscopy departments.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Management

Director of Rooms Operations

November 2014 - October 2015

Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort

Hurghada, Egypt

November 2014 - October 2015

Led Front Office, Housekeeping, Laundry, Spa, and Reservations departments.
Maximized rooms revenue, controlled expenses, and improved guest satisfaction scores.
Ensured full compliance with Marriott brand standards and SOPs.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Front Office Manager

December 2011 - October 2014

JW Marriott Hotel Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2011 - October 2014

Responsible for the Front Office department, leading 92 associates on a day today very
busy operation with high flow of arrivals departures.
Main Areas of responsibility:
• Maximised Rooms Revenue.
• Controlled the cost and expenses to increase the departmental profit in
coordination with Housekeeping department.
• Improved Arrival and Departure Experiences for Guest.
• Implemented Company SOP and standards.
• Maximised the compliance to the Brand Standards.
• Met and exceeded the Marriott Rewards enrolment goals.
• Controlled payroll and make sure that we are properly manned to meet guest
expectations.
• Improved Associates engagement to the department, hotel and company.
• Developed my team to train new supervisors and managers to lead the department
in the future.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Director of Training

October 2010 - December 2011

Hurghada Marriott Red Sea Resort

Hurghada, Egypt

October 2010 - December 2011

Managed hotel-wide training programs, quality assurance, and employee development.
Supported operational departments to meet targets through ongoing training.
Led English language enrollment for 80% ofassociates in cooperation with the Ministry ofTourism.

Company industry:
Management Consulting

Front Office Manager

August 2007 - September 2010

Hurghada Marriott Red Sea Resort

Hurghada, Egypt

August 2007 - September 2010

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Management

Front Office Manager

January 2007 - July 2007

Movenpick Resort & Residence

As Salimiyah, Kuwait

January 2007 - July 2007

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Front Office Manager

June 2005 - December 2006

Movenpick Resort

Egypt

June 2005 - December 2006

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Front Desk Manager

March 2003 - May 2005

Marriott International

Cairo, Egypt

March 2003 - May 2005

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Administration

Guest Service Agent - Receptionist

December 1999 - August 2002

Conrad Cairo Hotel

Cairo, Egypt

December 1999 - August 2002

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

Helwan University

July 1999

July 1999

Bachelor's degree, Hotel Management

Egypt

GPA (rating): Very good

GPA (rating): Very good

Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Management – Helwan University

Skills

Revenue Management

Expert

Hotel Management

Expert

Loss Prevention

Expert

Training

Expert

Front Office

Expert

FRONT OFFICE

Expert

QUALITY CONTROL

Expert

MANAGEMENT

Expert

SOP

Expert

HUMAN RESOURCES

Expert

Revenue Management

Expert

Hotel Management

Expert

Loss Prevention

Expert

Training

Expert

COST CONTROL

Intermediate

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION

Intermediate

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Intermediate

FORECASTING

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Expert

OPERATIONS

Expert

PLANNING

Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker

German

Beginner

Hobbies and interests

Football, reading, travel