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FERHAT SERKAN GELMEZGIL

FERHAT SERKAN GELMEZGIL

ENTERTAINMENT / RESORT MANAGER
Manavgat,07

Summary

Coordinated RESORT MANAGER with more than 14 years of experience working for high-end hotel chains. Diligent team player committed to providing exceptional guest services by directing staff, managing individual and group bookings and resolving common customer service issues. In-depth knowledge of hospitality industry and business administration. Intelligent management professional with exceptional knowledge of venues, tourist attractions, dining and entertainment offerings. Extensive background in hotel management positions for high-end resorts.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Pre-Opening Resort Manager

BIJAL RESORT, SORGUN/MANAVGAT
Antalya, 07
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Took the role as RESORT MANAGER during the Pre-Opening phase for the new Resort BIJAL in ultra Luxury Segment, located in Sorgun/Manavgat. Some of my responsibilities were Recruitment and Staffing, Developing and implementing of SOP's, Coordinating with construction Teams and Maintenance teams to ensure that all facilities and amenities are in best condition for guests, collaborating with the marketing team to develop promotional materials, advertising strategies, and online presence to attract potential guests and build brand awareness, Designing guest experience programs, activities, and special packages to create memorable stays and encourage repeat business, developing protocols for handling guest complaints, resolving issues, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Recreations And Leisure Manager

JOALI MALDIVES, MALDIVES
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for Kids Club, Fitness Center, Tennis, CSR, Marine Biology and Art Studio operations to achieve the highest possible levels of guest satisfaction
  • Budgeting yearly expenses and creating revenues, new experiences and monitoring the success of the activities through the number of participants per scheduled event and through guests' feedback
  • Making necessary adjustments to maintain top quality, fun filled and original programs for hotel guests during daytime and evenings.

Event and Entertainment Manager

05.2014 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for planning, creating and implementing daytime and evening entertainment for children and adults, including stage shows, special events and experiences, I was also responsible for the Resort's Aquapark and Tennis events
  • Having one of the biggest tennis centers in the world with 55 tennis courts I was in charge of organizing official national and international tournaments/events.(FED CUP, DAVIS CUP, WHEELCHAIR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Etc.)

Chief Entertainer

ALI BEY CLUB MANAVGAT
05.2009 - 05.2014

Responsible for planning, creating and implementing daytime and evening entertainment for children and adults, including stage shows, special events and experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - German Language And Literature

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
ISTANBUL
04.1994 - 04.2001

High School Diploma -

BAHCELIEVLER ANADOLU HIGH SCHOOL
Istanbul, 34
01.1990 - 01.1994

Junior High School - Junior High Education

OTTO HAHN REAL SCHULE (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
Lahr
01.1988 - 01.1990

Skills

Creativity

Timeline

Pre-Opening Resort Manager

BIJAL RESORT, SORGUN/MANAVGAT
02.2023 - 08.2023

Recreations And Leisure Manager

JOALI MALDIVES, MALDIVES
03.2021 - 02.2023

Event and Entertainment Manager

05.2014 - 03.2021

Chief Entertainer

ALI BEY CLUB MANAVGAT
05.2009 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - German Language And Literature

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
04.1994 - 04.2001

High School Diploma -

BAHCELIEVLER ANADOLU HIGH SCHOOL
01.1990 - 01.1994

Junior High School - Junior High Education

OTTO HAHN REAL SCHULE (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
01.1988 - 01.1990
FERHAT SERKAN GELMEZGILENTERTAINMENT / RESORT MANAGER