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Patnaike Venkatesh

@patnaikevenkatesh

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Experienced reservation executive with a focus on maximizing revenue.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers growth opportunities in a dynamic hospitality environment, where I can leverage my skills in reservation management and sales.

I am a dedicated reservation executive with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, currently working at Four Points by Sheraton. My role involves soliciting and managing reservations while actively seeking opportunities to maximize revenue. I have consistently achieved personal and team-related revenue goals, demonstrating my commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong understanding of market dynamics, including competitors' strengths and weaknesses, which allows me to effectively position our offerings. My technical skills include proficiency in MARSHA, Mini-Hotel, and Opera, which I utilize to maintain inventory and ensure seamless operations. I take pride in training new team members and generating comprehensive reports that support our strategic objectives.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Reservation Executive

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Four Points by Sheraton

Aug 2017 - Present (8 years)

Responsible for soliciting and managing reservation sales-related opportunities, actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue. Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked, ensuring all necessary billing instructions are applied to reservations.

MARSHA Mini Hotel Opera Inventory Management Revenue Management Sales Team Leadership Microsoft Office

Reservation Sales Associate and E-communication Associate (BRG Dept.)

Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Handled reservations for all Starwood hotels and managed queries related to the Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program. Responsible for the Best Rate Guaranteed department, ensuring guests received the best rates.