Avindu Viraj
@avinduviraj
Service-oriented receptionist and hospitality professional with leadership and operations expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a service-oriented receptionist and hospitality professional with extensive front-desk and guest-relations experience in five-star environments.
At Prime Shine in Doha I manage daily reception operations, lead and develop the reception team, coordinate appointments, handle inventory and reporting, and resolve client issues to ensure professional service encounters.
Previously I served as Recreation Receptionist at St. Regis Doha overseeing gym, pool, spa and wellness operations, administering memberships and financial transactions, and organizing events and fitness initiatives.
My background includes fitness supervision and coaching roles in Colombo where I developed customized programs, maintained safety protocols (CPR/AED), and gained diplomas in Hotel Management, Airline Handling, IT and NVQ Level 4 in Physical Fitness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Receptionist
Prime Shine
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Manage daily reception operations including client welcome, appointment coordination, inventory and routine reporting, and led reception team to improve service quality and workflow efficiency.
Acted as main guest contact for recreation services, managed gym/pool/spa operations, memberships, financial transactions and stock control while resolving guest issues to uphold five-star standards.
Supervisor & Receptionist
Stevanro Fitness
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Streamlined front desk operations, led and trained staff, managed scheduling, inventory and client reception to improve service levels and operational efficiency.
Fitness Coach
Fitness Kingdom
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Developed customised fitness programs, led HIIT and strength sessions, provided motivational coaching and enforced hygiene and safety protocols to improve client outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Colombo International Hotel School
Diploma, Hotel Management
2018 - 2018
Completed a diploma in Hotel Management with proficiency in front office, reservations, housekeeping, and F&B operations.
Lanka Institute of Fitness & Nutrition
NVQ Level 4, Physical Fitness
2018 - 2018
Awarded NVQ Level 4 in Physical Fitness focusing on training, nutrition, program design, and client evaluations.
Colombo International Airline Academy
Diploma, Airline Handling
2017 - 2017
Completed an airline handling diploma covering passenger handling, check-in/boarding, baggage management, and GDS usage.
Sakya Higher Education
Certificate, Information Technology
2016 - 2016
Completed coursework in Information Technology covering Microsoft Office, hardware/software basics, and Windows OS troubleshooting.
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