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Moses Odawa, General Manager (GM)

Moses Odawa

General Manager (GM)·The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa

United States

Master's degree, Masters In Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 0 months

General Manager (GM)

February 2018 - Present

The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa

Kampala, Uganda

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February 2018 - Present

My current role is; coordination with the project manager, architect, interior designers and financial management in; concept creation and execution stages in renovating the Hotel, adding guest value additions and fine-tuning overall hotel policies & guest services. We have accomplished 70% of the project and so far, compliant with the ministry of health Covid 19 guidelines for in keepers. My area of scope in managing the up market Boutique Hotel, is not limited to; providing leadership in all aspects of the hotel operations i.e. strategic financial positioning, revenue and costs management which am proud to touch on the achievement section, people management, training, marketing, guest satisfaction currently rated 8.6 on booking dot com and 4.3 on TripAdvisor, ensuring memorable experience, active communication both internally and externally, relation management, ensure optimum maintenance of the property, superstructure and other facilities that run the hotel, attend board meetings to articulate hotel performance and other projects in place, inspiring upcoming leaders in the hotel and being an ambassador of the hotel.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Asst Hotel Operations Manager

May 2022 - October 2022

M hotel kigali

Kigali, Rwanda

May 2022 - October 2022

I was tasked with the responsibility of building capacity of the hotel employees at M-Hotel Kigali, under the employment by RDB; through training, improvement of service standards by implementation of modern trends in SOPs, KPI, Revenue yield management, creating of operational plan and was amongst the team that hosted the commonwealth heads of government meeting (CHOGM) 2022 at the hotel. ( short Contract)
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Villa general Manager

September 2015 - August 2017

Constance Lemuria and golf resort

Grand Anse, Seychelles

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September 2015 - August 2017

Managed Private luxury pool Villas with Presidential wing, each has a private beach, I was charged with the responsibility of leading a team of Senior Butlers, runners and assistant manager to offer top notch butler service and memorable experience to the high-profile guests who stayed with us. We championed and attained numerous memorable mentions on ReviewPro™ for the excellent service offered to the guests.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Rooms Division manager- Abha palace Hotel

August 2013 - August 2015

Syahya National Tourism Company

Abha, Saudi Arabia

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August 2013 - August 2015

I was promoted from Front office manager to lead a team of 170 staff plus casuals, in ensuring smooth running of the; front of house, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, guest relation, concierge department and health club facilities of the hotel. I participated in supervising the renovation of the hotel in 2014 and we received 100% guest satisfaction rating after reopening.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Front office Manager- Abha palace Hotel

March 2013 - August 2013

Syahya National

Abha, Saudi Arabia

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March 2013 - August 2013

I lead a team of 50 members, in ensuring smooth running of the front of house department. I pioneered the implementation of a new property management system named Protel™ and participated in training the team members. Revenue capturing was improved with the more sophisticated system. I got privileged to learn basic spoken Arabic language and in returned trained the locals English to gain confidence in communication with foreign guests.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Trainer and Food and beverage manager

June 2012 - December 2012

HOTEL ROYAL DAMGRETE

Nigeria

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June 2012 - December 2012

I signed a short contract to train a team of 6 supervisors and 150 staff whom we oversaw operations of 2 restaurants, 1 cafe, 2 bars and conference facility that can hold 500 persons. This was in house professional and on the job training on food and beverage standards, service skills, customer service, etiquette, culinary skill, menu, wine knowledge and supervisory, cost management skills for the managers. My achievement was developing and improving on their knowledge from scratch to becoming best waiters and waitresses.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Assistant Airport catering services Manager

August 2011 - May 2012

Servair (Kenya)

Nairobi, Kenya

August 2011 - May 2012

Oversaw the operations of five Restaurants, bars, two Airline lounges (British Airways, Kenya Airways) and the Presidential State pavilion. We also offered outside catering services for corporate functions and Airlines as well. We run these facilities effectively with a team of 5-unit Managers and more than 200plus team members in charge of the F&B facilities at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport- Nairobi Kenya. I was privileged to Host multi government representatives and presidents from all over the world when they arrived/departed at the Airport.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Assistant lodge manager

September 2010 - June 2011

Ol Tukai Lodge (Kenya)

Kenya

September 2010 - June 2011

I was involved in strengthening all departmental operational activities of a luxury lodge located in the renown Amboseli National Park. I participated and drove all strategic plans of the lodge in marketing, financial aspects, environmental sustainability, CRS, people management, relation building and local stakeholders’ activities. I lead a total work force of about 200plus staff and reported to the General Lodge manager and Director. I was pleased to spearhead the renovation, strategic execution plan of the lodge.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Lodge Manager

October 2009 - September 2010

SENTRIM HOTELS AND LODGES (Kenya)

Kenya

October 2009 - September 2010

I supported all departmental activities of the lodge in operating a luxury lodge located at the Amboseli National Park, to achieve sustainable and profitability. E.g., having local vegetable farm produce, use of solar power and water purification plant for garden irrigation. I lead a team of 150 staff and 10 casual workers. I streamlined the operations through continuous training of the heads of department and junior team members especially on service skills, HACCP and we attained optimum requirement by Ministry of health. I reported directly to the Directors.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Management Trainee and Guest Services manager- Sheraton Hotels & resorts

April 2009 - October 2009

Sheraton Jiuzhaigou Resort

Chongqing, China

April 2009 - October 2009

Managed the duties of both Guest services manager and General Management trainee in 600 rooms/suites, 5* star resort in china. I was responsible for about 50 team working at the front of house department and reported to the Room’s division manager and General Manager of the hotel. My active role was also English training and I improved on team members confidence to converse in English. My achievement was learning basic survival knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and pinyin writing which helped me in communication with the local guests and team members.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Fine dining restaurant supervisor

September 2005 - February 2007

Friends club and Diners

Kenya

September 2005 - February 2007

• I worked part time as a fine dining restaurant supervisor mostly in the evenings and weekend. This was the discovery of luxury, fine wine, culinary explosion and taking care of high-profile guests. My role was to ensure 100% guest satisfaction, oversee front and back of house operations, optimum hygiene health code standards kept, service supervision, stocking of wines and refresh beverages, reservation taking and table allocation, functions reservations, cost management, attending p&l meetings, report writing and presentation, support all team members during rush times to ensure smooth service delivery, giving feedback to teams members on service improvement, liaison person in case there is any issue, collecting guest feedback, training, wine and champagne service, special guest request coordinator and the ambassador of the diner.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Education

UNIVERISTY OF ROEHAMPTON

April 2022

April 2022

Master's degree, Masters In Business Administration

United Kingdom

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Masters in Business Administration. Currently perusing an online degree. prospects to graduate soon

Heilbron Hospitality

August 2016

August 2016

Diploma, Butler training Certificate

South Africa

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

Heilbron Hospitality specializes in the training of high caliber individuals for the luxury hotel industry worldwide. They also provide butler service training for the private and corporate sectors. Other focus on the advanced training of hospitality professionals to the level of Butler and a recruitment division that places top quality Butlers, Under Butlers and Executive Housemen worldwide in residential and hotel positions.
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ARTS CONSULTANCY:

January 2012

January 2012

Diploma, performance management

Kenya

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Performance management certificate. a rigorous, in depth training on dealing or working with team mates in an organisation as their leader or immediate supervisor. Understanding the core values of a company, the vision and mission and tasks to achieve the overall objective of the company. i learned how to set tasks which can be measured, how to analyse performance and giving feedback to fellow team members. depending on the team members level on the organisation structure.

Utalii College/University

September 2009

September 2009

Higher diploma, Hotel Management

Kenya

GPA (percentage): 78%

GPA (percentage): 78%

Four Year Swiss oriented Hotel Management Higher national Diploma
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OUTWARD BOUND INTERNATIONAL

October 2008

October 2008

Diploma, Corporate Leadership Training

Kenya

GPA (percentage): 95%

GPA (percentage): 95%

Certificate in Corporate Leadership Training. involved vigorous team building, survival skills, role plays, lecturers, endurance mind testing and psychometric tests.
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Skills

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Training
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Restaurants Management
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Restaurants Management
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Front Office
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Front Office
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Guest Service
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Guest Service
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Food and Beverage
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Food and Beverage
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Hotel operations
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Hotel operations
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Office management
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Office management
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Culinary
Intermediate
Culinary
Intermediate
Team building
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Team building
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Training teams
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Leadership
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Leadership
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Wine tasting
Intermediate
Wine tasting
Intermediate
Front desk systems
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Front desk systems
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People skills
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People skills
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Customer service
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Customer service
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Digital marketing
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communication
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communication
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Financial analysis
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Financial analysis
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Dynamic Leader
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Training
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Restaurants Management
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Restaurants Management
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Front Office
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Front Office
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Guest Service
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Social profiles

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Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
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Italian
Beginner
Swahili
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Memberships

skal International

leader

September 2005

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certificate in international butler training
Aug 2016
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Leadership training
Oct 2008

Recommendations

Deleted User

May 2017

May 2017

General Manager•Colleague

Moses is a great team leader, He is great with his subordinates and supports them always. I would definitely recommend him.

Hobbies

  • food and delicacy, nutrition, travel and tourism, music, art, sports, automotives
    • Currently working with the project manager and interior design to increase conferencing capacity, room keys, restaurants and training during the on-going renovations at Emin Pasha Hotel during COVID 19. • Increased gross revenue by 20%, cost reduction by 20% in 2018 and another 15% in revenue in the year 2019, while working as the general manager of Emin Pasha Hotel & SPA.