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Who are the people who most influenced your career direction?
I had 15 years career in the cruise operations where really every day is different from the previous one. I got to have great mentors and amazing colleagues.
Describe a typical day?
Running a place with a daily occupancy higher than 90% is definitely a huge challenge. Keep costs controlled , staff engaged, a well kept and maintained property is a quite challenging daily task.
What are the main challenges?
My biggest challenge is to run a Hotel being compared with a similar property in the UK or Europe. Irish market stands far away from standard operating systems of same type Hotels across the UK.
What do you like most?
Not being Irish but with many years in the country the best part of my daily time is getting to know my customers, giving the best touristic tips about this beautiful country and letting them get fascinated by it.
What particular skills do you bring to your workplace?
My indefinite passion for customer service.
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
Got a PHD in Translation and Interpretation that gives me the opportunity to fluently express myself in 5 different languages.
What is your education to date?
PHD in Translation and Interpretation
What aspects of your education have proven most important for your job?
I have the amazing opportunity to really understand guest from so many countries making their journey smooth and easy.
What have been the most rewarding events in your career so far?
Exceed 200% company revenue expectations.
What personal qualities do you have that helps you in your career?
I am a easy person to be trained.
Does your job allow you to have a lifestyle you are happy with?
I am looking to have a career growth opportunity and being capable to demonstrate all my skills.
What advice would you give to someone considering this job?
Being humble
What are the three most important personal characteristics required for the job?
Patience, humble, willingness to learn continuously.
Have you undertaken, or do you plan to undertake any further training as part of your job?
Would be happy to improve in many fields including Food and Beverage and revenue.
What kinds of work experience would provide a good background for this position?
I did all the jobs position available in a hotel from Housekeeping cleaner to pool boy up to management position.
What is your current job title?
Hotel Manager with easyhotel Ltd.
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