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Syed Faizal Alriffat

Syed Faizal Alriffat

Senior Quality Consultant
Block 127A Kim Tian Road #20-535,Singapore

Summary

Experienced hotel professional with a strong track record of delivering a high standard of service to clients and guests. A diligent individual with 7 years of experience conducting Quality Assurance and traveled extensively. Collaborated with major hotel chains like Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and collection of hotels with The Leading Hotels of the World and Preferred Hotels and Resorts. Also, various leadership role experiences with 14 years in the hospitality industry including two pre-openings opportunities. Enthusiastic about process improvements and overall service delivery.

Overview

5
5
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Consultant - Hotels and Resorts

LRA, a Deloitte Business
Singapore
04.2014 - Current

• Conducted quality assurance evaluations focused on service, cleanliness and condition, food and fire life safety, and required documentation.
• Completed evaluation report timely and recorded accurate findings of
inspection process, collaborated with General Managers, quality team members and department managers to implement process improvements.
Achievements:
• Promoted to Senior Quality Consultant in September 2019.
• Managed to evaluate more than 500 hotels including resorts worldwide primarily in luxury sector.
• Achieved 98% positive comments from clients in post-evaluation survey.

Residence Manager

The Forest by Wangz
Singapore
01.2011 - 02.2014

• Pre and Post Opening team and assisted the General Manager oversaw daily operation of boutique serviced apartment and Wangz Hotel.
• Conducted weekly meetings with Owners and Executive Committee to study market trends to keep track of recent developments in hospitality industry and analyzed profit and loss report – to elevate business.
Achievements:
• Successfully opened the property and led a team of 30 team members.
• Achieved top position on TripAdvisor for one of best hotels in Singapore and was featured on AsiaOne.com – https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/forest-wangz-named-top-hotel-singapore-tripadvisor.

Assistant Front Office Manager

The St. Regis Singapore
Singapore
10.2007 - 12.2010

• Pre and Post Opening team and assisted Front Office Manager to oversee daily operations of Front Desk, Concierge, Business Centre, and Gift Shop.
• Created SOP for Front Office and conducted functions such as interviewing and hiring, orienting, making performance appraisals, counseling, and training to ensure appropriate staffing and productivity.
Achievements:
• Achieved Silver Award in Excellent Service Award organized by Singapore Tourism Board in 2009.
• Spearheaded upselling program for Front Office which increased room revenue.

Duty Manager and Various Rooms Division Roles

Conrad Centennial Singapore
Singapore
02.2000 - 09.2007

• Increased guest satisfaction by streamlining check-in and check-out processes to decrease wait times.
• Investigated guest challenges and sources of dissatisfaction to offer timely resolution through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
Achievements:
• Achieved employee of the month award in April 2006, July 2005, May 2003, and November 2002.
• Achieved Long Service Award for five years of service in 2005.

Education

Bedok View Secondary School
Singapore
01.1990 - 12.1994

Skills

Leadership skills

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Additional Information

Volunteer Experience: Volunteer to distribute food for those in need with Project Goodwill Aid - member since April 2021.

Interests: Going for a run or long walk, working out in the gymnasium, being outdoors and sunsets.

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Certification

ServSafe (Food Safety Certificate)

Timeline

ServSafe (Food Safety Certificate)

01-2017

Senior Quality Consultant - Hotels and Resorts

LRA, a Deloitte Business
04.2014 - Current

Residence Manager

The Forest by Wangz
01.2011 - 02.2014

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) - Excellent Service Award - Silver

09-2009

Assistant Front Office Manager

The St. Regis Singapore
10.2007 - 12.2010

SHATEC - Certificate of Effective Supervisor

01-2004

Duty Manager and Various Rooms Division Roles

Conrad Centennial Singapore
02.2000 - 09.2007

Singapore Armed Forces - Certificate of Service

02-1999

Singapore Armed Forces - Instructor of the Month

08-1998

Bedok View Secondary School
01.1990 - 12.1994
Syed Faizal AlriffatSenior Quality Consultant