Overview
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Erhan Uslu

Erhan Uslu

Hospitality Professional
Antalya

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

OMC Club Aqua Plaza Hotel
02.2025 - 06.2025

• Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
• Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations. Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
• Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

Co-Founder

Berry Bella Hotel
10.2022 - 02.2025

• Obtained the necessary licensing and maintain compliance with laws and regulations.
• Handled the upkeep of the property itself and to manage financial performance through budgeting, revenue management.
• Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
• Managed all sales and marketing operations, responsible for the overall business operation.
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.

Senior Sales Operations Manager

Prince Holding
06.2022 - 09.2022

• Developed and implemented sales processes for sales teams, specialists and other representatives.
• Researched and analyzed data to create sales forecasts.
• Collaborated with other departments and upper management to identify business goals.
• Recruited, hired and trained staff. Identifed customers and sales opportunities by analyzing sales data and consumer trends.
• Created and managed automation tools to increase sales process efficiency.
• Implemented and managed CRM tools to maximize opportunities and customer relationships

Operations Manager

Martı Hotels & Marinas
03.2021 - 04.2022

• Ensured all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost effective way.
• Improved operational management systems, processes and best practices.
• Managed budgets and forecasts. Developed and implement strategies for growing the business.
• Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.

• Find ways to increase quality of guest service.
• Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
• Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.

Director Of Operations

IP Hotels
02.2016 - 02.2019

• Ensured operational efficiencies by overseeing all departments and staff on property
• Work collaboratively with all department managers to make sure operations are running smoothly and assign department heads to help manage the hotel.
• Created a work schedule, hired new employees, trained staff are all duties.
• Reviewed employee behavior, appearance and performance and conducted weekly meetings to ensure that all departments are in working order.
• Part of the executive committee tasked with ensured brand standards were adhered to and service levels were exceeded.
• Effectively resolved all guest and employee issues regardless of what area of the operation the issue was concerning.
• Monitored the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchase requisitions of each hotel department.

Front Office Manager

IP Hotels
02.2013 - 02.2016

• Monitored financial transactions at the front desk, ensuring accurate billing procedures and minimizing discrepancies.
• Implemented pre-arrival preparations such as assigning rooms based on specific requirements leading to seamless arrival experiences.
• Managed daily room inventory to maximize occupancy rates and revenue generation.
• Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure timely room availability and optimal guest experience.
• Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
• Created weekly schedules for front office staff members to ensure appropriate coverage during peak hours or high demand periods.
• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.

Assistant Front Office Manager

IP Hotels
03.2011 - 02.2013

• Balanced daily cash transactions, accurately maintaining financial records for the front office department.
• Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure room availability and quality standards.
• Assisted in the recruitment process for front office staff, ensuring a strong team of well-trained employees.
• Provided support to the Front Office Manager during peak times or staff absences, ensuring consistent management presence at all times.
• Ensured accurate billing procedures were followed consistently by front desk staff members.
• Supervised payroll corrections for accuracy and duplications.

Night Auditor

Hilton Worldwide Hotels
04.2010 - 02.2011

• Posted room charges and taxes to guest accounts.
• Processed guest charges voucher and credit card vouchers.
• Post charges to the guest accounts that have not been posted or were incurred on the night audit shift.
• Transferred charges and deposits to master accounts.
• Checks to see that all charges are assigned to the appropriate departments.
• Verified that all transactions performed at the front desk are supported by documentary evidence and signatures as necessary and that they have been correctly posted and allocated into PMS system.

Business Management Training

Marriott International, Inc.
02.2007 - 02.2009

• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Tourism and Travel Services Management

Sitki Kocman Mugla Universitesi
Mugla, Turkey
06-2005

No Degree - Business Administration

Veszprémi University
Hungary
04.2001 -

Skills

Administrative skills

References

  • Tolga, BARIŞ, Sales & Marketing Manager, 0533 203 73 90, Limak Hotels
  • Çağlar, YENDİ, Marketing & Advertising Manager, 0530 526 67 48, Pegas Touristik
  • Gizem, MOĞULKANLI, Human Resources Manager, 0531 799 52 48, Prime Beach Hotel
  • Ahmet, SARIKAYA, Sales & Marketing Manager, 0545 810 79 99, NG Hotels
  • İbrahim, TOSUN, Sales & Marketing Director 0555 821 41 90, Gloria Hotels & Resorts

Interests

OUTDOOR SKILLS OVERVIEW, Sailing ( Amateur Seaman's Certificate / For Skippering Recreational Boats Marine and Internal Waters / STCW 78/95 License / Bare Boats Marine and International Waters), Mountaineering (AKUT / Search and Rescue Association / 2016-2018), Wilderness survival, Snow Camping (AKUT / Search and Rescue Association / 2016-2018), Route Finding/Orienteering (AKUT / Search and Rescue Association / 2016-2018), Backpacking ( Since 2006 Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Ukraine, Russia, USA, Singapore), Road and off-road cycling (Velomaris Cycling Team), Since 2014 I was spending my spare time with outdoor sports While I was doing , I always had a chance to explore it with a group Hiking up a mountain, camping or doing a sport-related activity will require you to work in a team Many companies also promote outdoor team building as it can motivate employees As you come in contact with other people, specific behaviour can be developed It's important to learn how to act in front of a large crowd or work together with a team These are some of the things that can be developed when you engage in activities that require you to work with others Problem-solving techniques, cooperation, teamwork and the values of sharing are some of the things that are learned, I simply love to “play bikes” and believe the most joy and progression in mountain biking is found in a community We made a sponsorship agreement between IP Hotels which I previously managed and Tolga Gök Who is co-founded Velomaris Cyling Team in 2018 to create what I dreamed of being a part of a community of local team racers who mentor and promote each other The teams first year exceeded all expectations and is rolling into the thirth year with a ton of momentum, I have been dealing with sailing for about two years It is a challenging sport that can give me a hundred different sensations Besides sailing is just a hobby, I also have many experience and licences in this fiel

Summary

Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.

Timeline

General Manager

OMC Club Aqua Plaza Hotel
02.2025 - 06.2025

Co-Founder

Berry Bella Hotel
10.2022 - 02.2025

Senior Sales Operations Manager

Prince Holding
06.2022 - 09.2022

Operations Manager

Martı Hotels & Marinas
03.2021 - 04.2022

Director Of Operations

IP Hotels
02.2016 - 02.2019

Front Office Manager

IP Hotels
02.2013 - 02.2016

Assistant Front Office Manager

IP Hotels
03.2011 - 02.2013

Night Auditor

Hilton Worldwide Hotels
04.2010 - 02.2011

Business Management Training

Marriott International, Inc.
02.2007 - 02.2009

No Degree - Business Administration

Veszprémi University
04.2001 -

Bachelor's degree - Tourism and Travel Services Management

Sitki Kocman Mugla Universitesi
Erhan UsluHospitality Professional