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Walid Bassiouny

Walid Bassiouny

Hotel Manager
Aseer,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Hotel Manager with 20 years of expertise in hospitality operations and team management. Certified by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and trained in OSHA safety and HACCP food safety. Completed courses in hospitality management and effective leadership. Notable achievements include leading diverse teams and driving compliance and operational enhancements.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1

University graduate

1
1

Bachelor degree Englis language

1
1

CHA - Certified Hotel Administrator by AHLEI

Work history

Hotel Manager

Nivel Hotels
Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
08.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw daily hotel operations across Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, and Guest Services to ensure efficiency and service excellence.
  • Led multicultural teams through effective scheduling, performance evaluation, coaching, and corrective actions.
  • Implemented guest service standards while professionally addressing escalated complaints to foster loyalty.
  • Monitored health, safety, and food hygiene compliance with HACCP Level 2, OSHA standards, and local regulations.
  • Designed and delivered staff training using Training of Trainers methodologies to enhance service quality.
  • Tracked operational performance indicators and reported outcomes to ownership or senior management.
  • Supported budgeting efforts through strategic resource planning in coordination with department heads.
  • Prepared hotel for audits and inspections, ensuring full documentation and operational readiness.

Front Office Manager

Island View Resort , 550 rooms and suites
Sharm El Sheikh, egypt
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, promoting continuous improvement amongst staff members.
  • Assisted guests during their stay, creating positive experience for more than 1100 guests per day from main 5 nationalities
  • Boosted guest loyalty with excellent service delivery.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly
  • Followed up ken fix it program along with all rooms division concerned finishing about 15 % from rooms inventory

Front Office Manager in charge of Rooms Division

Sharm Grand Plaza Resort, 547 rooms and suites
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • Sharm Grand Plaza Resort

Participated as part of opening team for a 547 rooms and suites and handled a number of daily 1150 guests from varied nationalities

Front Office Manager in 2 hotels 5* & 4 *

Jaz Resorts, Jaz Solaya & Jaz Dar El Madina Resort
Marsa Alam, Egypt
01.2009 - 11.2009
  • Streamlined front office operations for two hotels by efficiently managing mail and filing reports.
  • Conducted performance reviews to drive continuous improvement among staff members.
  • Addressed special guest requests to maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Achieved recognition as one of top 25 hotels in Egypt on Holiday Check for German guests.
  • Attended to special requests from guests, ensuring their needs were met satisfactorily.
  • Liaised with different departments, ensuring seamless communication.
  • Oversaw financial transactions at front desk, maintaining accuracy and integrity at all times.
  • Managed room bookings, resulting in smooth check-in and check-out processes.
  • Trained new staff members to uphold service standards.
  • Streamlined front office operations for improved efficiency.
  • Handled reservation enquiries effectively, providing accurate information to potential guests.
  • Facilitated swift problem resolution in case of any issues or disputes raised by customers or staff members alike.
  • Oversaw financial transactions at front desk, maintaining accuracy and integrity at all times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Boosted guest loyalty with excellent service delivery.
  • Identified skills gaps and arranged relevant training to upskill clerical team.

Assistant Front Office Manager

Grand Plaza
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
08.2006 - 01.2009
  • Egypt - Sharm el Sheikh

Front Desk Supervisor

Coral Beach
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
03.2002 - 06.2006
  • Coral Beach Tiran Resort , Rotana sharm el sheikh

Telephone Operator

Pyramisa Sharm El
Sharm el Sheikh
03.2001 - 03.2002
  • Sheikh

Telephone Operator

Conrad
Hurghada
03.2000 - 03.2001
  • International Hurgada

Education

Bachelor's degree - Arts And Languages

Tanta University
Egypt
09.1995 - 06.1999

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Team Building
  • Excellent Leadership
  • Motivating Teamwork
  • Analyzing Financial Reports

Certification

  • Irish Development Institute certification for The Professional Development Program for Hospitality managers, 03/01/08, Does not expire
  • Cornell University Course (managing people more effectively), 01/01/09, Does not expire
  • Diploma in Operation Management by Alison accredited by CPD London
  • Certified Hotel Administrator By American Hotels and Ledging Educational Institute ,AHLA , 5 years accreditaion
  • TOT course by Saudi TVTC, Training of the trainers
  • Holder of American OUSHA 30 H certfication in health and safety general & fire fighting
  • HACCP level 2 by High Field British Institute & Saudi TVTC
  • ISO Lead Auditor Certification (In Progress) – Developing advanced capabilities in quality management systems, internal auditing, compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with hotel operations.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Russian
Beginner

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Hotel Manager

Nivel Hotels
08.2022 - Current

Front Office Manager

Island View Resort , 550 rooms and suites
10.2015 - 04.2016

Front Office Manager in charge of Rooms Division

Sharm Grand Plaza Resort, 547 rooms and suites
01.2010 - 12.2014

Front Office Manager in 2 hotels 5* & 4 *

Jaz Resorts, Jaz Solaya & Jaz Dar El Madina Resort
01.2009 - 11.2009

Assistant Front Office Manager

Grand Plaza
08.2006 - 01.2009

Front Desk Supervisor

Coral Beach
03.2002 - 06.2006

Telephone Operator

Pyramisa Sharm El
03.2001 - 03.2002

Telephone Operator

Conrad
03.2000 - 03.2001

Bachelor's degree - Arts And Languages

Tanta University
09.1995 - 06.1999

Accomplishments

    Appreciation letters :

  • Ministry of Interior , Civil defence sector
  • King Khalid University, Bussiness center
  • King Saud University , Abha Office
  • Aseer Health Cluster , Khamis Muhset Branch
  • Intimaa Charitable endowment
  • General presidency of the commission for promotion of virtue and prevention of vice
Walid BassiounyHotel Manager