Hussain Yasir

Operations & Guest Experience Professional
Vaikaradhoo, MV.

About

Highly dedicated and results-driven hospitality professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in luxury resorts across the Maldives. Proven expertise in elevating guest experiences, streamlining operational workflows, and leading high-performing teams. Adept at managing complex guest relations, optimizing front office operations, and ensuring exceptional service delivery in high-end environments.

Education

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (Completed at Madharusathul Ameeru Ahmed, Republic of Maldives)
Madharusathul Ameeru Ahmed, Maldives, Maldives

IGCSE, SSCE GCE Ordinary Level Examinations

International General Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations

Work

Six Senses Laamu
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GEM (Guest Experience Maker)

Laamu Atoll, Laamu Atoll, Maldives

Summary

Managed comprehensive guest experiences in a luxury resort, from arrival to departure, ensuring seamless service delivery and high satisfaction.

Highlights

Provided 24/7 on-call support for diverse guest requests, ensuring immediate resolution and significantly enhancing overall guest satisfaction.

Managed all main operator functions, efficiently handling calls, daily amenity orders, and critical check-in/check-out processes.

Conducted general cashiering and meticulously maintained all in-house guest billings, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity.

Successfully resolved guest complaints and orchestrated bespoke functions and excursions, elevating the luxury guest experience.

Utilized Opera System for profile updating and operational management, optimizing guest service workflows and data accuracy.

Gili Lankanfushi
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Mr. Friday (Private Reserve)

North Malé Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives

Summary

Delivered highly personalized, 24/7 private butler services for VIP guests in a luxury resort, managing all aspects of their stay.

Highlights

Provided dedicated 24/7 on-call service for private reserve guests, ensuring immediate response to all requests and anticipating needs.

Managed main operator functions, including call handling, daily amenity orders, and efficient guest check-in/check-out procedures.

Maintained precise guest profiles using Opera System and managed general cashiering for accurate in-house billings.

Successfully resolved guest complaints and arranged diverse excursions, enhancing the bespoke guest experience.

Coordinated and served in-villa dining and private dinners, ensuring exceptional service and guest satisfaction.

Cerulean Boutique Hotel
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Operation Manager

Malé, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives

Summary

Directed pre-opening design and full operational management for a boutique hotel, ensuring high standards across all departments.

Highlights

Led the pre-opening design concept and established operational frameworks for a new boutique hotel, ensuring a successful launch.

Managed and supervised staff performance across all departments, optimizing daily operations at the front office and airport.

Ensured strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all hotel operations, maintaining high service quality and efficiency.

Oversaw daily housekeeping logs, including room servicing and laundry, and provided essential support for Food & Beverage operations.

Facilitated guest excursions, tours, and bespoke services, managing all arrivals and departures to ensure a seamless experience.

Jumeirah Dhevanafushi
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Butler

Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives

Summary

Provided comprehensive butler services and airport representation, ensuring seamless guest experiences in a luxury resort.

Highlights

Offered 24/7 on-call butler support, serving as the primary point of contact for all guest needs and enhancing service responsiveness.

Acted as Airport Representative at Kaadehdhoo Airport, facilitating smooth guest arrivals and departures.

Managed main operator duties, including call handling, daily amenity orders, and efficient check-in/check-out processes.

Updated guest profiles in Opera System and meticulously handled general cashiering for accurate in-house billings.

Addressed guest complaints effectively and coordinated in-villa dining and private dinners, ensuring high guest satisfaction.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
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Butler

South Malé Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives

Summary

Delivered personalized butler services, managed guest logistics, and organized resort activities for a luxury clientele.

Highlights

Provided 24-hour on-call butler service, ensuring immediate response to guest needs and inquiries.

Managed guest transfers from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport to the resort, ensuring seamless arrival experiences.

Facilitated efficient check-in and check-out processes within villas and coordinated various excursions.

Arranged and booked main events and excursions, ensuring guest satisfaction and memorable experiences.

Maintained updated guest profiles in Fidelio System and oversaw in-villa dining and private dinner services.

Dhonveli Island Resort & Spa
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Dive Guide

North Malé Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives

Summary

Guided dive excursions, managed dive center operations, and promoted dive courses to resort guests.

Highlights

Handled guest calls and attended to requests, ensuring smooth operation and high guest satisfaction within the dive center.

Arranged and led dive guiding events, enhancing the guest experience and promoting marine activities.

Successfully sold and up-sold dive courses, contributing to dive center revenue and guest engagement.

Taught discover scuba diving sessions, introducing new guests to diving and ensuring their safety and enjoyment.

Actively participated in morning meetings and administrative work, supporting overall dive center efficiency.

Dhoni Stella
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Senior Dive Guide

Maldives, Maldives, Maldives

Summary

Led and managed dive operations onboard a private yacht, ensuring guest safety, satisfaction, and equipment maintenance.

Highlights

Provided welcome greetings and airport assistance at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport for arriving guests, enhancing initial impressions.

Arranged and managed daily dive operations onboard, including dive guiding and efficient tank refilling.

Supervised valets and managed room inventories, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of guest rooms and the vessel.

Planned, organized, and controlled all guest interactive activities, including excursions, diving tournaments, and special romantic dinners.

Demonstrated initiative by suggesting new services and anticipating guest needs, collaborating with management for continuous improvement.

Soneva Gilli Resort & Spa
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Dive Guide Assistant

North Malé Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives

Summary

Assisted in dive center operations and guest relations, ensuring a positive experience for diving and snorkeling guests.

Highlights

Liaised with guests in a friendly and helpful manner, providing clear explanations of services offered at the facility.

Managed bookings for excursions, diving activities, and rental equipment from the diving center, ensuring operational efficiency.

Led successful snorkeling and sunset fishing excursions, providing memorable experiences for guests.

Maintained the dive center and diving equipment in clean, tidy condition, ensuring operational readiness and safety standards.

Updated guest history records and performed general administrative duties, supporting effective dive center management.

Certificates

Butler Training Course

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Fidelio Operating System Training

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Opera Training

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Dive Master Course

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Skills

Hospitality Management

Guest Experience Management, Luxury Service Delivery, Front Office Operations, Pre-Opening Operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Staff Supervision, Operational Efficiency, Service Quality Assurance, Revenue Management Support.

Guest Relations

VIP Guest Services, Complaint Resolution, Personalized Guest Service, Guest Satisfaction, Concierge Services, Excursion Planning & Coordination, Cross-Cultural Communication, Airport Representation.

Dive & Marine Operations

Dive Guiding, Rescue Diving, Dive Center Management, Scuba Instruction, Marine Excursions, Equipment Maintenance, Safety Protocols.

Property Management Systems

Opera PMS, Fidelio PMS, Inhova PMS, Micros.

Core Competencies

Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication, Time Management, Event Coordination, Administrative Support, Financial Transactions, Computer Literacy.

Interests

Sports

Watersports, Diving, Football.

Leisure

Music, Travel.