Manuel Contreras
@manuelcontreras
I am a SAP consultant with hospitality operations expertise in integrations and technical support.
What I'm looking for
I am a SAP consultant specializing in TMS for hotels and hospitality technology, blending hands-on hotel operations experience with technical support and system integration skills.
In my current Level 3 Support role I provide CRS and SAP TMS4C support for hundreds of properties and troubleshoot PMS integrations (OPERA) and RMS connectivity using tools like SOAP and Postman.
I hold a Master in SAP S/4HANA MM (Sourcing and Procurement) and have completed multiple EY AI and cybersecurity learning certifications, which inform my problem-solving and process-improvement approach.
Fluent in Italian and English, I bring strong client communication, incident management, and cross-team collaboration skills, with a track record of improving operational efficiency and leading online payment and integration projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provide Level 3 SAP and CRS support for the Radisson Hotel Group project, managing integrations and configurations across 300+ SAP properties and 1,000+ OPERA PMS properties; lead online payment support and troubleshoot connectivity using SOAP/Postman.
Provide Level 3 support for SAP TMSforHotels on the Radisson Hotel Group project, resolving integrations for over 300 properties and OPERA PMS links for 1000+ properties to maintain uptime and connectivity.
Master in SAP S/4HANA MM
Tokio School
Jun 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Completed a Master in SAP S/4HANA MM Sourcing and Procurement, focusing on SAP MM configuration and procurement process best practices.
Acted as primary client contact for SAP TMSforHotels, resolving support tickets and contributing to a knowledge base to streamline escalations and improve first-contact resolution.
Served as primary client contact for SAP TMSforHotels, resolved and escalated complex support tickets and contributed to a support knowledge base to reduce repeat inquiries.
Assistant Front Office Manager
Room Mate Hotels
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)
Assisted in directing daily reception operations at Room Mate Valeria, supervised check-in/out, trained reception staff, and improved operational communication and service standards.
Night Auditor
Room Mate Hotels
May 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 10 months)
Conducted night audits and financial reconciliations, managed overnight hotel operations and reporting using OPERA PMS to ensure accurate guest accounts and readiness for the next business day.
Night Auditor
Room Mate Valeria
May 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 10 months)
Managed overnight hotel operations and financial audits, reconciling daily transactions and producing reports to ensure accounting accuracy and operational readiness.
Assistant Manager
Room Mate Hotels
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022 (2 months)
Supported management at Room Mate Larios in procurement and administrative operations, using SAP to process purchase orders, track inventory, and coordinate cross-department projects.
Assistant Manager
Room Mate Larios
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022 (2 months)
Supported management and purchasing operations, using SAP to process purchase orders and optimize procurement and inventory workflows across departments.
Master in Hotel Management
Universidad de Málaga
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Completed a Master in Hotel Management (2019–2020) emphasizing hospitality operations, revenue management, and strategic hotel leadership.
Front Office Agent
Room Mate Hotels
Apr 2017 - Jan 2018 (9 months)
Delivered front desk services at Room Mate Leo, managing check-in/out, reservations, payment processing and guest inquiries to maintain high customer satisfaction.
Front Office Agent
Room Mate Leo
Apr 2017 - Jan 2018 (9 months)
Delivered guest check-in/check-out services, managed reservations and resolved guest issues to maintain high service standards and accurate booking records.
Night Auditor
Hotel NazarÃes Business & Spa
Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year)
Performed night audits and managed nightly financial reconciliation and reporting, supported guest services and ensured compliance with hotel policies.
Front Desk Agent
Holiday World Resort
Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 (3 months)
Provided reception services in a high-volume resort environment, coordinated with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure room readiness and accurate transaction processing.
Master in Tourism Management
University of Santiago de Compostela
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)
Completed a Master Degree in Tourism Management and Urban Tourism (2013–2015), focusing on destination strategy and urban tourism planning.
Night Auditor
Hotel Roca Bella
Apr 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 6 months)
Oversaw night operations including financial reconciliation and late-night guest support, ensuring smooth transition to daytime operations and accurate daily reporting.
Commercial Assistant
Paradores
Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 (2 months)
Supported the commercial team at Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos in event planning and sales initiatives, engaging clients and assisting with conference services coordination.
Front Desk Agent
NH Hotel Group
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 (2 months)
Facilitated guest check-in/out and provided tourist information at NH Collection Granada Victoria, maintaining high service levels and coordination with hotel departments.
Economia del Turismo e dell'Ambiente
Università degli Studi di Messina
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Studied Economia del Turismo e dell'Ambiente with emphasis on tourism economics and hotel administration (2009–2010).
Bachelor in Tourism Management
University of Granada
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 8 months)
Earned a Bachelor Degree in Tourism Management (2013) covering core tourism and hospitality principles with applied operational focus.
Education
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Tokio School
Master in SAP S/4HANA MM Sourcing and Procurement, Sourcing and Procurement
2023 - 2024
Grade: 8
Activities and societies: SAP MM consultant.
Completed a Master program focused on SAP S/4HANA MM modules with emphasis on sourcing and procurement.
Tokio School
Master's in SAP S/4HANA MM (Sourcing and Procurement), SAP S/4HANA MM (Sourcing and Procurement)
2023 - 2024
Completed a Master's program in SAP S/4HANA MM focusing on sourcing and procurement from June 2023 to August 2024.
Universidad de Málaga
Master in Hotel Management, Hotel Management
2019 - 2020
Completed a Master in Hotel Management focusing on hospitality operations and management.
Universidad de Málaga
Master's degree in Hotel Management, Hotel Management
2019 - 2020
Master's degree in Hotel Management completed at Universidad de Málaga from 2019 to 2020.
University of Santiago de Compostela
Master's degree in Tourism Management and Urban Tourism, Tourism & Hospitality Management
2013 - 2015
Completed a Master's degree in Tourism Management and Urban Tourism at the University of Santiago de Compostela from 2013 to 2015.
University of Santiago de Compostela
Master Degree in Tourism Management and Urban Tourism, Tourism & Hospitality Management
2013 - 2015
Completed a Master Degree in Tourism Management with emphasis on urban tourism and hospitality management.
University of Granada
Bachelor Degree in Tourism Management, Tourism & Hospitality Management
Bachelor Degree in Tourism Management focused on tourism operations and hospitality.
University of Granada
Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Tourism & Hospitality Management
Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management completed in 2013 at the University of Granada.
Università degli Studi di Messina
Degree in Tourism Economics and Hotel Management, Tourism & Hospitality Management
2009 - 2010
Studied economics of tourism and environmental impact with coursework in hotel administration and management.
Università degli Studi di Messina
Economia del Turismo e dell'Ambiente
2009 - 2010
Studied Economia del Turismo e dell'Ambiente at Università degli Studi di Messina from 2009 to 2010.
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