Hany ElKhorazaty, Director of Event Management

Hany ElKhorazaty

Director of Event Management

Marriott International

Location
United States - Washington - Bellevue
Education
Bachelor's degree, Hotel Management
Experience
11 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 1 Months

Director of Event Management at Marriott International
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2014 to January 2016

As a member of the Executive Committee, the position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives.
Managing Event Management Operations and Budgets.
Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services of competition.
Oversees Event Operations including Banquets, Event Services and Event Technology.
Oversees event planning team.
Leads the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas.
Develops an Event Management strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.
Increasing Actual revenue with almost 10% above budget and 18% above last year's budget.
Decrease departmental Costs with almost 4% VS Budget

Assistant Director of Catering and Events at Rotana Hotels and Resorts
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2011 to April 2014

CV attached

Associate Director of Catering and Incentive (In charge of Catering and Groups) at Jumeirah Hotels and resorts
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2013 to April 2014

- In charge of C&I Dept. (2nd biggest convention center in Dubai).
- Preparing yearly & Monthly forecast and budget.
- Managing a multicultural team to achieve the company sales targets.
- Managing one of the biggest sports event in the Middle East (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship)
- Refining pre-opening SOPs and management style.
- Maintaining 2nd highest leads conversion ratio in Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts (25 %).
- Managing the highest ratio of repeated guests in the company on first 2 quarters of 2013.
- Full recruitment for C&I Team.

Director of Operations at LAVA Events
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2010 to March 2011

I/C of LAVA Events

Catering, Conference & Services Manager at Emaar Hospitality Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2009 to July 2010

CV Attached

Catering and Conference Sales Manager at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2009 to October 2009

CV attached

Catering and Conference Sales Manager at Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2007 to February 2009

CV attached

Management trainee at Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2006 to April 2007

CV attached

Sales Manager at EGYSWISS
  • Switzerland
  • May 2005 to August 2006

CV attached

F&B Trainee at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
  • Egypt - Sharm el Sheikh
  • May 2003 to August 2003

CV attached

Education

Bachelor's degree, Hotel Management
  • at IMI Luzern
  • May 2005

BA in International Hotel Management

Specialties & Skills

Conference Management
Revenue Management
Catering Sales
Events Organizing
Business Development
Events Management
Microsoft Office Collection

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Revenue Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Cornell Uni
Date Attended:
December 2009

Hobbies

  • Travel
    I lived in 8 countries and visited 1/3 of the world.