WASEEM RIAZ

Senior Concierge & Bespoke Lifestyle Curator
Dubai, AE.

About

Senior Concierge and luxury hospitality specialist with over a decade of experience in Dubai’s premier five-star hotels, adept at elevating VIP/VVIP guest experiences to Forbes and LQA standards. Proven leader in concierge operations, driving revenue through strategic upselling, reducing guest complaints, and fostering cross-departmental excellence.

Education

St. Anthony's Boys High School
Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan

Matriculation

General Studies

Work

Amissa Lifestyle Concierge, ANCFZ
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Bespoke Lifestyle Curator

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Delivering tailored lifestyle management and elevated concierge services for high-net-worth clients at Amissa Lifestyle Concierge, ensuring consistently high satisfaction scores.

Highlights

Delivered tailored lifestyle management and elevated concierge services for high-net-worth clients, maintaining consistently high satisfaction scores through meticulous attention to detail.

Curated bespoke experiences, including luxury travel planning, fine dining arrangements, wellness programs, and exclusive event access for discerning clientele.

Managed ultra-personalized requests with discretion and efficiency, adhering to Forbes-level service standards to exceed client expectations.

Built and maintained strong relationships with premium vendors, hotels, and luxury service providers to enhance and diversify service offerings.

ALX Shipping Agency LLC
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Sales Executive

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Resolved customer inquiries and processed shipments at ALX Shipping Agency LLC, significantly boosting service revenue and streamlining operations.

Highlights

Resolved 95% of customer inquiries on first contact, significantly improving client satisfaction and reducing resolution times.

Processed over 200 shipments monthly with 100% accuracy in documentation, ensuring seamless logistics operations and compliance.

Identified and capitalized on upselling opportunities, boosting service revenue by 12% through strategic client engagement and product knowledge.

Streamlined order tracking processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in delivery delays and enhanced overall customer experience.

Pullman Hotel & Executive Apartments JLT
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Concierge Supervisor

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Supervised a team of 10 concierges at Pullman Hotel, enhancing service quality, reducing complaints, and increasing revenue through strategic upsells.

Highlights

Supervised and mentored a team of 10 professional concierges, significantly raising service quality and operational efficiency.

Conducted comprehensive training sessions on concierge protocols, guest engagement, and upselling techniques, accelerating team development and service consistency.

Managed over 500 VIP guest requests annually, including transport reservations and personalized services, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Coordinated cross-departmental efforts, successfully reducing guest complaints by 25% through improved communication and service delivery.

Increased ancillary revenue by 18% through strategic upselling of transfers and fine dining bookings, exceeding departmental targets.

Palace Downtown Hotel by Emaar
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Concierge Team Leader

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Oversaw concierge operations at Palace Downtown Hotel, improving guest satisfaction, coordinating VIP services, and significantly contributing to ancillary revenue.

Highlights

Oversaw and optimized concierge operations, leading to a 15% improvement in guest satisfaction scores through enhanced service delivery.

Designed comprehensive itineraries and coordinated bespoke services for over 300 VIP guests annually, ensuring seamless luxury experiences.

Mentored and trained team members, boosting overall team productivity by 30% through effective coaching and development programs.

Contributed to a 20% uplift in ancillary revenue by proactively promoting premium experiences and hotel services.

Languages

English
Urdu
Hindi
Punjabi

Certificates

Driving License – Category 3 (Automatic, Light Vehicle)

Issued By

RTA Dubai

Leading and Motivating Teams

Issued By

Typsy

Interacting with Guests

Issued By

Institute of Hospitality

First Aid, CPR & AED Certified

Issued By

Dubai Police Academy

Building High Performance Teams

Issued By

Dubai College of Tourism

Foundation of Foresight

Issued By

Dubai Future Academy

Concierge Fundamentals

Issued By

Institute of Hospitality

Dubai Way Champion

Issued By

Dubai College of Tourism

Skills

Concierge Operations

Concierge Operations.

VIP/VVIP Guest Handling

VIP/VVIP Guest Handling.

Luxury Hospitality (LQA/Forbes Standards)

Luxury Hospitality, LQA Standards, Forbes Standards.

Guest Experience Management

Guest Experience Management.

Front Office & Lobby Operations

Front Office Operations, Lobby Operations.

Service Recovery & Complaint Resolution

Service Recovery, Complaint Resolution.

Upselling & Cross-Selling

Upselling, Cross-Selling.

Vendor & Tour Relations

Vendor Relations, Tour Relations.

SOP Compliance

SOP Compliance, Standard Operating Procedures.

Team Leadership & Training

Team Leadership, Training.

Opera PMS

Opera PMS.

CRM & Guest Profiles

CRM, Guest Profiles.

MS Office

MS Office, Microsoft Office.