HELLO,
Available to move on!!
After 4 years in Myanmar, and now in Kenya, eager to relocate back in Asia!
Available for hire!
Website:
http://yussies.wix.com/juhani-sotka
Mobile:
+254 (0)703 143 368 (Kenya)
+66 (0)85 227 8864 (Thailand)
+95 (0)92 5611 6574 (Myanmar)
Email:
Skype:
juhani.sotka
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Passion, Never give up, Attitude, Love what you do and give memorable experiences – these are the words I would use to describe myself.
So I love my work! My intention is to further develop my career path within hospitality industry!
As General Manager/ Area General Manager a profound working knowledge of hospitality industry as a whole as well as practical, in-deep management of daily issues and planning. That includes marketing, finance, administration, human resources, F & B and public relations towards clientele and authorities in Thailand, Asia, Kenya and Europe.
I am keen on details and like to manage things by walking. Hobbies: diving, skiing, music, reading and languages
“I am very happy with the job you are doing there...I can fully appreciate that the situation has improved 1000% under your management...I did for the first time see a glimmer of hope that under your management the resort can achieve the professionalism that it so deserves...”
MY PREVIOUS CEO ABOUT MY WORK:
I LOVE MY WORK
Change is constant, and to be successful, we have to embrace new strategies and let go of habits/concepts that are no longer effective.
A luxury resort with 185 rooms and villas on Koh Lanta. Several outlets
and activities. Several awards including “Best Luxury Family Hotel 2010, 2011, 2012” by World Luxury Hotel Awards
A Boutique Resot in Lao PDR - opening of first Luxury Resort in Vang Vieng, Lao P.D.R. already ranked #1 in the area by Trip Advisor.
SOME RECENT PROJECTS
MANAGERIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Worked 20 years in 4* to 5* luxury and Boutique resorts, both openings and managing the properties including:
Rooms Division: standards required for smooth operation in Front Desk, Maintenance, Housekeeping and Spa.
F & B: Starting with organization and floor plans to provide perfect operational base for all outlets. Menu planning, beverage planning.
Multi-unit operations as Director of Operations and Area General Manager.
Openings Planning: Branding, resort openings, SOPs, budgeting, reporting system, PMS system implementation, cost control, GOP and profitability, inventories.
Finance: Developing budgets and reporting systems to ensure easy and timely follow-up.
Marketing: Social media, agent contracts, OTA, trade shows.
HR: Recruitment and training international staff, developing JDs and tools for employee recognition programs and career building programs.
Quality and organization: Implementation and ensuring the program installation and implementation; operational systems analyses, enhancements and augmentations. proven and successful behavior and skills training interventions.