Dana Ismail, Senior Learning and Development Specialist

Dana Ismail

Senior Learning and Development Specialist

A to Z Hospitality Services

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration - Emphasis: Human Resources
Experience
10 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :10 years, 0 Months

Senior Learning and Development Specialist at A to Z Hospitality Services
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since September 2021
Learning and Development Manager at Crowne Plaza Muscat
  • Oman - Muscat
  • November 2015 to October 2018

• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for hotel associates
• Prepare yearly training plans
• Coach Employees
• Facilitate performance calibration meetings with department heads
• Conduct training sessions for employees and management team
• Drive Employee Engagement through peer groups, action planning, and proper execution
• Conduct co-training sessions with other facilitators for sister properties in Oman
• Ensure Onboarding of new joiners is smooth and up to standards
• Manage employee activities such as Green Engage, Corporate Social Responsibility activities, Staff Party, Celebrate Service Week, and others
• Responsible for all performance management cycle (Self Review, End of Year Review, PDPs, and Midyear Reviews)
• Prepare and implement localization plans to develop local talents (Omanization)

Assistant Learning and Development Manager at Moevenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • November 2013 to October 2015

• Conduct off-job training topics for hotel associates ( 310 employee)
• Design and prepare training modules according to KPOs(Key Performance Objectives) and PDPs(Personal Development Plans)
• Maintain and update training record for all employees
• Develop yearly training plan and a monthly calendar accordingly
• Write and update SOP's(Standard Operating Procedures) related to L&D (Learning & Development)
• Monitor departmental on-job training
• Conduct L&D audits
• Prepare L&D Budget
• Conduct monthly meetings with DT's (Departmental Trainers)
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to regional office
• Certified On Job Trainer and Certified Master the On Job Training Facilitator
• Involved in all HR-related tasks (recruitment, performance management, payroll)

Assistant HR and Training Manager at Golden Tulip Jiyeh Marina Resort
  • Lebanon
  • April 2013 to October 2013

• Interview candidates for different positions and advise HODs on candidate selection
• Maintain human resources staff by recruiting, selecting, and orienting employees.
• Ensure that the performance review cycle is taking place
• Prepare attendance and issue monthly payroll while Ensuring compliance by of Labor Law
• Update job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
• Ensure that all regular trainings are conducted with records in coordination with the Head Office
• Assist in resolving employee issues and ensure all their inquiries are properly communicated

Group HR Executive at Achour Holding Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2012 to March 2013

• Assisted in building and organizing a centralized HR Department:
• Monitor attendance, leave requests, and sick leaves.
• Screen and short-list candidates.
• Conduct interviews along with line managers.
• Conduct Induction Process and Company Presentation for new joiners.
• Prepare Employment Certificates.
• Conduct Trainings
• Prepare a performance management system.
• Prepare organizational charts, job analysis, and job descriptions.
• Prepared Achour Holding’s Internal Rules and Regulations.

Project and HR Assistant- Trainee at United Nations Development Programme
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2011 to July 2011

Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Framework Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration - Emphasis: Human Resources
  • at American University of Beirut - A.U.B.
  • August 2011

BBA in Human Resources Management AACSB accreditation: top 5 % of business schools in the world

Specialties & Skills

policy procedure development
Recruitment
Job Analysis
Payroll
Job Description Development
Microsoft Office
Business Pack Payroll System
Attendance Monitoring System
Presentation Skills
Coaching
Leadership Development

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Managing Communication Challenges (Training)
Training Institute:
E-Cornell
First Aid Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Badr Al Sama Group of Hospitals and Polyclinics
Group Training Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2016
Handling Difficult Conversations (Training)
Training Institute:
Crowne Plaza
HACCP Level 3 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2017
Leadership Skills, Time Management, Telephone Etiquette (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2013
Valid Until:
October 2013

Hobbies

  • Travelling