Emad Abdel Aziz, Director of Learning and Development

Emad Abdel Aziz

Director of Learning and Development

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Arts & Education- English Language Department
Experience
16 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 9 Months

Director of Learning and Development at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since June 2020

As a Director of Learning & Development, I'm responsible for managing the hotel’s training function in order to promote the desired work culture. The role involves developing and conducting training courses as well as facilitating training workshops based on operational requirements.

Cluster Director of Learning and Development (Pre-opening Team) at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2017 to June 2020

After the successful opening of the 1st Rotana Hotel in Riyadh, I was assigned to start setting up the floor for the successful opening of the 1st Centro Hotel for Rotana in Saudi Arabia (Centro Waha) followed by the successful opening of the 2nd Centro Hotel in Riyadh (Centro Olaya) .

Director of Learning and Development (Pre-opening Team) at Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana Riyadh
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2015 to December 2016

As a Director of Learning & Development, I'm responsible for managing the hotel’s training function in order to promote the desired work culture. The role involves developing and conducting training courses as well as facilitating training workshops based on operational requirements and will include key responsibilities such as:

• Assess current and future training and development needs for the hotel, deliver a variety of professional quality training and development programs and evaluate the effectiveness of training delivery by managers and supervisors
• Conduct an ‘Colleague Development Needs’ analysis and prepare an Annual Learning and Development Plan and budget accordingly
• Provide professional internal consulting and conduct off job training sessions as necessary that creates measurable performance solutions and long-term growth and development for all colleagues.
• Pro-actively shape a service-oriented culture within the operation by measuring and monitoring guest feedback and establishing effective means of communicating this to the management and other colleagues.
• Assist in the selection of Departmental Trainers, then train and develop them through ongoing workshops and monthly meetings

Learning and Development Manager at MAK Hotels Holding- Hurghada Coral Beach Resort
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • August 2014 to October 2015

As Learning and Development Manager, I'm responsible for managing the hotel’s training function in order to promote the desired work culture. The role involves developing and conducting training courses as well as facilitating training workshops based on operational requirements.

Learning and Development Manager at Coral Beach Rotana Resort Hurghada
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • October 2011 to August 2014

As Learning and Development Manager, I'm responsible for managing the hotel’s training function in order to promote the desired work culture. The role involves developing and conducting training courses as well as facilitating training workshops based on operational requirements .

Training Coordinator at Hilton Hurghada Resort
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • October 2009 to September 2011

As a Training Coordinator, I was assisting the Learning and Development Manager in managing the hotel’s training function in order to promote the desired work culture. The role involves developing and conducting training courses as well as facilitating training workshops based on operational requirements. Moreover, I was responsible for overseeing, directing and providing training for all levels of team members in the hotel under the general guidance of the Learning & Development Manager in co-ordination with the Department Heads within the limits of Hilton International standards.

English Language Trainer at Hilton Hurghada Resort
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • August 2007 to October 2009

As an English Language Trainer, I was responsible for conducting placement tests for all levels and providing the appropriate English language classes for the hotel team members (Basic English, Business English, Conversational English, etc). The role involves developing and conducting English courses based on operational requirements and the Personal Development Plans and it includes key responsibilities such as *planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes; * preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises; * marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work; * devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources; * attending and contributing to training sessions conducted by the Training Manager.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Arts & Education- English Language Department
  • at Alexandria University
  • May 2005

I got a Bachelor of Arts and Education, English Language Department, Alexandria University. I studied many topics including English Literature (Poetry, Drama, etc.), Phonetics, Methodology, Psychology, Educational Curricula Development, Comparative Education, etc.

Bayt Tests

English for Business Skills Test
Score 85%

Specialties & Skills

Performance Management
Performance Management
Group Training
Learning and Development
Presentation Skills
Conducting Interviews
Planning Skills
Business Writing Skills
Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
On-Job Training Techniques
Effective Negotiation Skills
Effective Presentation Skills
Managing Learning & Development
Effective Communication Skills
Training Needs Analysis
Off-Job Training Techniques
Interviewing and Selection Skills

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Memberships

Supreme Council for Education Development
  • Member of Hotel And Technical Education Development Committee
  • December 2013
International Technical College For Tourism & Hospitality , Riyadh
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • January 2017

Training and Certifications

On-Job Training Techniques Programme (Training)
Training Institute:
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
Date Attended:
October 2012
Duration:
32 hours
Group Training Techniques Certificate (Training)
Training Institute:
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
Date Attended:
June 2012
Duration:
32 hours
Master Trainer Certification (On-Job Training Techniques) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
Master Trainer Certification (Group Training Techniques) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2017
Innovation For Powerful Outcomes (Training)
Training Institute:
Swinburne University of Technology
Date Attended:
December 2014
Duration:
28 hours
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Training)
Training Institute:
Macquarie Graduate School of Management - MGSM
Date Attended:
November 2014
Duration:
36 hours
Management for a Competitive Edge (Training)
Training Institute:
International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Duration:
36 hours
Becoming A Confident Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
Technical and Further Education South Australia - TAFE SA
Date Attended:
November 2014
Duration:
36 hours
Train the Departmental Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
Hilton Worldwide
Date Attended:
March 2009
Duration:
27 hours
Managing Colleague Development (Training)
Training Institute:
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
Date Attended:
November 2012
Duration:
27 hours
Managing People Performance (Training)
Training Institute:
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
Date Attended:
November 2012
Duration:
27 hours
Managing People Performance (Training)
Training Institute:
Hilton Worldwide
Date Attended:
November 2009
Duration:
27 hours
Towards A New Service Culture (Training)
Training Institute:
Class Training Center
Date Attended:
October 2009
Duration:
18 hours
Change Management (Training)
Training Institute:
360Solutions LLC
Date Attended:
April 2011
Duration:
18 hours
Train The Group Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
Hilton Worldwide
Date Attended:
April 2009
Duration:
27 hours
Departmental Job Skills Training Certification (Training)
Training Institute:
Hilton Worldwide
Date Attended:
March 2010
Duration:
18 hours
Interviewing and Selection Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
Date Attended:
November 2012
Duration:
18 hours

Hobbies

  • * Reading * Strategic Games * Watching Movies * Team Building Activities * Social Works
    Accomplishments & Awards : * Guest Service Champion Awards * Certificate of Appreciation from ILO for participating in "Improving the Competitiveness of Tourism Sector in Egypt " * Certificate of Appreciation from The International Tourism and Hotel College in Riyadh for supporting the On-Job Training Programs. References : Available upon Request