SHERIF HASSAN Sherif.m@hotmail.co.uk

Address: Limehouse E14 7GL, London. Mobile: 07474089867 Languages: Fluent English, Arabic and Italian

Profile:I’m a confident and reliable person, self-motivated, result orientated with excellent attention to detail, communications and negotiations skills.I have over 6 years experience within the Travel and Hospitality sector ranging from hotels to Tour operators covering roles such as Contracting, Reservation, Account management and Sales.

Professional Experience:

Oct 14 – Up to date: Business Development Manager – ENTREVO LTD

Entrevo is leading the way in entrepreneurial revolution. Working with SME and business owners through a range of products and services to help transform their business and establish them as influential people in their industry.

Jul 13 – Sep 14: Negotiator – MIKI TRAVEL (Tour Operator)

Duties: Negotiating space, rates and conditions for leisure groups, tour series, MICE and business travellers in order to win new business, maintain competitiveness and maximise profit. Daily researching and identifying best hotel, approach and price point for each piece of business. Regularly monitor pricing and availability of hotels and competitors. Holding presentations and FAM trips to further improve existing relationships with hotels as well as attracting new partners

Oct 12 – Jul 13: Sales Executive – ETC VENUES (Temporary role)

Duties: Converting all enquiries from private (such as corporate, MICE..) and public (such as government, NFP..) sector into confirmed bookings, closing sales, generating contracts, diary management, post event follow up, show rounds, gaining new clients and attending social events.

Jan 12 – Jul 12: Reservations Manager For: PALAZZO VECCHIETTI, FLORENCE. ITALY (Boutique Hotel)

Jan 10 – Oct 11: Group Reservations Executive For: GULLIVER’S TRAVEL ASSOCIATES (Tour

Operator) Role:

Responsible for placing group business with contracted and non contracted hotels in the Northern and Southern Mediterranean area in specific, and rest of the world in general for both leisure and MICE business

Jan 09 – Dec 09: Sales Consultant For: THE HOLDING COMPANY STORE

Worked as a Sales consultant with flexible hours while undertaking one year IT Administration course.

Jul 06 – Dec 08: THISTLE AND GUOMAN HOTELS

Positions Held: Cluster Reservations Manager – Thistle Piccadilly and Trafalgar hotels. Marketing and Sales Executive – Guoman Tower hotel. Reservations Agent – Thistle Charing Cross hotel.

Jun 05 – Jul 06: Sales Consultant and Cashier ECCO SHOES UK

Education:

Sep 2000 – Jun 2004: University Of Alexandria – EGYPT Faculty of Commerce – Accountancy Diploma

Subjects: Administration, Commercial Law, Microeconomics, Banking and Financial services.

Computer Skills:Microsoft Certificates:Microsoft certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)ITIL V3 Computer ManagementMicrosoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)

Other Skills: Worked with Opera PMS, Delphi, Fidelio, Protel and AS400 in house systems.Proficiency in Windows 8, 7, Vista and Windows XP operating systems.Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) plus excellent research skills.

Kind Regards,Sherif Hassan