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simon azan, General Manager

simon azan

General Manager·The meat experts limited

Jamaica

Master's degree, Hospitality and Tourism management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 30 years, 2 months

General Manager

November 2016 - September 2017

The meat experts limited

Jamaica

November 2016 - September 2017

Took a medium term contract to refurbish the 18 acre production site to accommodate a factory and production facility to produce specialized meat cuts for various local industries, including local corporate supermarket clients, hotel and villa industry . Successfully transitioned the company from construction to operations, and acted as interim General manager until contract ended recently.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Hotel Manager

April 2014 - September 2016

Moon Palace Jamaica Grande

Jamaica

April 2014 - September 2016

Successfully managed the general hotel operations of the luxury 5 star hotel/ resort. Over 900 employees, 740 rooms and suites, multiple Food and beverage outlets, with full P and L responsibility.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Hotel Manager North Hotel

February 2014 - May 2014

Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa

Jamaica

February 2014 - May 2014

Hotel Manager North Hotel Sunset Jamaica Grande, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Feb. 2014- Present
Operations Management of the North side of Hotel. 370 rooms, Laundry, maintenance, Engineering, Back of House, security, Entertainment, Kids club, Bars, Restaurants and grill, 2 pools with Slide tower, Jacuzzis, water sports, beach.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Business Development Manager

February 2014 - May 2014

Sunset Jamaica Grande

February 2014 - May 2014

Business Development Manager Sunset Jamaica Grande, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Feb. 2014- Present
Special project/portfolio conceptualized by the Companies Chairman, involving the implementation of three brand new restaurant outlets and specialized Entertainment program, in addition to spearheading the development of new revenue streams. Additional responsibility to manage the financial growth of all the on property revenue outlets with a view to growing the daily expenditure per guest and per occupied room, through training, and strategic marketing.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

General manager of Hotel Operations

January 2010 - July 2013

Nations Dallas

United States

January 2010 - July 2013

General manager of Hotel Operations Christ for the Nations Dallas, Texas Jan. 2010.- July 2013
Description of Portfolio: • Managed all hotel type services for the over 1500 students, within a large college environment.
• Operational management of all Student finances including: Housing, tuition, meal plans, and 1500 student accounts. Responsible for the operational and financial management including P and L, of over 800 residential rooms and 2 million sq. ft of commercial property, Safety and Health, hospitality, grounds, housekeeping, events and catering, banqueting facilities, assets management and procurement, maintenance and engineering.
• Developed new revenue streams which increased cash flow by 30%.
• Designed and implemented new outsourcing model for meal plans and increased cost effectiveness by 50%.
• Decreased operational costs by $250 k in 9 months..
• Restructured Hotel services department for greater operational efficiency by implementing: asset tracking accountability system, new purchasing and distribution procedures throughout entire operation.
• Designed and implemented new outsourcing model for facilities mgt. and increased cost effectiveness by 40%.
Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Management

Hotel Operations Consultant

January 2007 - January 2010

United States

January 2007 - January 2010

Hotel Operations Consultant Christ For The Nations Institute, Dallas, Texas 2007-2010
Consulted with senior leadership regarding the following areas of operations: Hospitality, Events and catering, HR operations and staff training, staff motivation and development, safety and standard operating procedures, procurement, assets portfolio, purchasing and distribution, cost controls and departmental budgets, maintenance and engineering.
Job role:
Other

Hotel Manager

January 2006 - January 2007

Sandals Montego Bay Resort

January 2006 - January 2007

Hotel Manager Sandals Montego Bay Resort, Jamaica. 2006-2007
Job role:
Management

Hotel Manager

January 2003 - January 2006

Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort

January 2003 - January 2006

Hotel Manager Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort, Jamaica 2003-2006.
Job role:
Management

Hotel Manager

January 2000 - January 2003

Sunset Beach Resort and Spa

January 2000 - January 2003

Hotel Manager Sunset Beach Resort and Spa, Montego Bay, Jamaica 2000-2003
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Hotel Manager

January 1994 - December 1997

Couples Resorts

January 1994 - December 1997

Hotel Manager Couples Resorts, Jamaica 1994- 1997
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Executive Assistant manager

January 1994 - June 1994

Sandals Dunns River

Jamaica

January 1994 - June 1994

Additional Positions: Executive Assistant manager Sandals Dunn's River, St. Ann, Jamaica 1994-1994
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Operations Manager

January 1992 - January 1994

Sandals La Toc

Jamaica

January 1992 - January 1994

Operations Manager Sandals La Toc, St. Lucia 1992-1994
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Operations Manager

January 1990 - December 1992

Sandals

Jamaica

January 1990 - December 1992

Operations Manager Sandals Dunn's River, St. Ann, Jamaica 1990-1992
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Assistant Manager

January 1989 - January 1990

Sandals Montego Bay

Jamaica

January 1989 - January 1990

Assistant Manager Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica 1989-1990
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Entertainment Manager

January 1987 - December 1988

Sandals Montego Bay

January 1987 - December 1988

Entertainment Manager Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica 1987-1988
Job role:
Management

Entertainment Manager

January 1986 - January 1987

Club Presidente

Mexico

January 1986 - January 1987

Entertainment Manager Club Presidente, Acapulco Mexico 1986-1987
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Entertainment Coordinator

January 1985 - January 1986

Eden 2 Resort

Jamaica

January 1985 - January 1986

Entertainment Coordinator Eden 2 Resort, St. Ann, Jamaica 1985-1986
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Education

Revans University

January 2005

January 2005

Master's degree, Hospitality and Tourism management

United Kingdom

Masters of Science degree Hospitality and Tourism management Revans University United Kingdom 2005

Skills

Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
operations
Expert
operations
Expert
Food Safety
Expert
Food Safety
Expert
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
Expert
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
Expert
CASH
Expert
CASH
Expert
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Expert
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Expert
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
HOUSEKEEPING
Expert
HOUSEKEEPING
Expert
MAINTENANCE
Expert
MAINTENANCE
Expert
MILLION
Expert
MILLION
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Expert
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Expert
PURCHASING
PURCHASING
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
operations
Expert
operations
Expert
Food Safety
Expert
Food Safety
Expert

Languages

Italian

Beginner

Portuguese

Beginner

Spanish

Expert

Memberships

International management centers association

Member

May 2005

International Wing Tsun Association

Instructor Of Wing Tsun Kung Fu Self Defense

August 2010

Training and Certifications

Training
Managarial Behavior and Team effectiveness
Cornell University
Jun 1995
Cornell Hotel and Restaurant management
Cornell University
Jun 1995
Mastering Resort sales and service
Master Connection Associates
Jun 2004
International Food Safety HACCP
Caribbean Hotel Association BRI Industries
Apr 2003
Behavior Based Interview Techniques
Galba Bright and Associaes
Jul 2005
OSHA General Industry safety Trainer
University of Texas Arlington
May 2013

Hobbies and interests

adopt a school program

Help to organize adopt a school programs where local hotels join forces to use resources to help underprivileged schools with their physical upkeep and maintenance.

Wing Tsun Kung Fu Self Defense Instructor

Became Instructor after rigorous training and development in the system. Developed a program to help kids with bullying program and launched anti bullying program within a group of inner city schools. Also assist women with self defense at local women's groups and inner city abuse centers

beach clean up environmental programs

Leader for monthly beach clean up programs, annual labor day initiatives, inner city civic pride development, social reformation projects.