Yara Abdo,  Business Development Manager

Yara Abdo

Business Development Manager

Pride Invests

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality management
Experience
6 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 7 Months

Business Development Manager at Pride Invests
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2020 to December 2021
Senior Sales Executive- Events Manager at The Ray Hotel and Studios
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • March 2018 to February 2020
Field Sales Executive at Societe le cordon bleu
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • March 2017 to March 2018

Burj On Bay Hotel owned by Le Cordon Bleu

• Prepare periodic sales report showing sales volume and potential sales for DOSM
• Supervise all banquet events to include scheduling date and time for events, menus, pricing, staffing, singing and deposit.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of all meetings, banquet and catering events.
• Solicits new and exciting clients in order to meet budgetary sales expectations
• Plan and coordinate public affairs, and communications efforts, to include public relations and community outreach
• Oversee planning and management of special corporate events and group bookings.

Banquet Sales Executive at Portemilio Hotel & Resort
  • Lebanon
  • July 2016 to March 2017

Responsible to meet, make introduction and ensure that all arrangement and requirements are gathered with the function host prior to function. Read and analyse Banquet event order (BEO) / Banquet Function Plan (FP) in order to gather guests requirements, determine proper set up, buffet, audio visuals, time line and also give attention to any special guest needs.

Front Office Supervisor at Portemilio Hotel & Resort
  • Lebanon
  • April 2016 to July 2016

-Supervise and oversee all the duties performed by all employees of front office.
-Make sure that all employees complete their -essential tasks before leaving
-Maintain and monitor proper front office operational supplies
-Ensure accuracy of rooming lists, groups, arrivals, amenities, etc

Front Office Agent at Portemilio Hotel & Resort
  • Lebanon
  • March 2015 to April 2016

-Great knowledge of property management systems.
-Strong judgment skills and effective and remarkable listening abilities.
-Strong experience in implementing, developing and evaluating guest service standards.
-Exceptional ability to give attention to detail.
-Ability to maintain proper mental attitude and physical stamina to deal effectively with guests, owners, employees, managements and outside contact while meeting deadlines and working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree, Hospitality management
  • at American University Of Technology
  • March 2018

Specialties & Skills

Internet Research
Management
Customer Service
Hotel Reservations

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

Employee of the year 2015 (Training)
Training Institute:
Portemilio Hotel and Resort
Night auditor (Training)
Training Institute:
Portemilio Hotel & Resort
Date Attended:
February 2016
Duration:
73 hours
Tourism Geography of Turkey - Istanbul Bilgi University (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2016
Valid Until:
January 9999
Horeca- Silver medal , Lebanese appetizers (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2016
Valid Until:
January 9999
Horeca - bronze medal , junior sandwich challenge (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2016
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Reading , swimming, hiking