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Education
Skills
Interests
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Nihal Babalioglu

Nihal Babalioglu

Executive Housekeeping Manager
Istanbul

Summary

Dear Sir/Madam,

As a Housekeeping Manager with 23 years of experience, I have worked with internationally recognized hotel brands such as IHG, Marriott,Radisson Blu and Accor.I'm currently working At The Artisan M Gallery in İstanbul. Throughout my career, I have worked in full alignment with operational excellence and brand standards. I adopt a sustainability-focused management approach by optimizing resources and implementing environmentally responsible operational practices. I achieve effective results in budget control, opex and capex tracking, stock and linen management. I consider guest satisfaction my highest priority and continuously improve service quality by carefully reviewing and analyzing guest feedback. I prepare cleaning programs, train my team, ensure their proper implementation, and regularly monitor performance. With a detail-oriented mindset, I place the highest importance on hygiene and cleanliness standards, leading my team with discipline and motivation. I am confident in my ability to contribute operational stability and long-term value to your property.

I respectfully submit my CV for your evaluation and would be pleased to have the opportunity to attend an interview.

Sincerely,

Nihal

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Accor The Artısan M Gallery
İstanbul
08.2023 - Current

136 rooms ,2 meeting rooms 2 Restaurant (Topaz Michelin Guide Restaurant),19 staff

  • Booking.com cleanliness score of 9 or higher and TripAdvisor average 98%.
  • Responsible for budget, opex, capex management
  • Responsible for staff training and leadership development
  • Responsible for cleaning, renovation, and technical maintenance programs
  • Responsible for sustainable tourism initiatives
  • Responsible for events coordination and organization
  • Responsible for laundry operation, gardening, and pest control oversight
  • Responsible for improving guest satisfaction and social media scores by delivering luxury service experiences and enforcing brand standards
  • Maximized guest satisfaction by promptly addressing any concerns or special requests related to room cleanliness or amenities during their stay.

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Radisson Blu Hotel Şişli
İstanbul
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • 291 rooms, 24 suites and 1 king room ,8 meeting rooms,1 ballroom 1 Restaurant , 51staff,6 supervisor,1 assistance,1 office coordinator.
  • Booking.com cleanliness score of 8 or higher and TripAdvisor average + 90%
  • Responsible for budget, opex & capex management
  • Responsible for staff training and leadership development
  • Responsible for cleaning, renovation, and technical maintenance programs
  • Responsible for sustainable tourism initiatives
  • Responsible for events coordination and organization
  • Responsible for laundry operation, gardening, and pest control oversight
  • Responsible for improving guest satisfaction and social media scores by delivering luxury service experiences and enforcing brand standards

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Marriott Sheraton Ataköy Hotel
İSTANBUL
06.2019 - 02.2022

285 rooms ,21 suites ,1 king room ,5 meeting rooms 2 Restaurant,Executive floor, 38 staff,4 supervisor,1 assistance,1 office coordinator.

  • Booking.com cleanliness score of 8 or higher and TripAdvisor average 90%.
  • Responsible for budget, opex- capex management
  • Responsible for staff training and leadership development
  • Responsible for cleaning, renovation, and technical maintenance programs
  • Responsible for sustainable tourism initiatives
  • Responsible for events coordination and organization
  • Responsible for laundry operation, gardening, and pest control oversight
  • Responsible for improving guest satisfaction and social media scores by delivering luxury service experiences and enforcing brand standards
  • Increased staff productivity through continuous process improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization.
  • Organized seasonal deep-cleaning initiatives for thorough sanitization of all guestrooms, ensuring impeccable presentation yearround.
  • Promoted a culture of open communication among team members, fostering collaboration and teamwork that resulted in improved overall department performance.

Executive Housekeeping Manager

İhg Holiday İnn City İstanbul Hotel
İstanbul
05.2011 - 06.2019
  • 221 rooms ,21 suites ,1 king room ,3 meeting rooms 2 Restaurant, 23 staff, 3 supervisor,1 laundry manager and 1 assistance
  • Booking.com cleanliness score of 8 or higher and TripAdvisor average 90%.
  • Responsible for budget, opex ,capex management
  • Responsible for staff training and leadership development
  • Responsible for cleaning, renovation, and technical maintenance programs
  • Responsible for sustainable tourism initiatives
  • Responsible for events coordination and organization
  • Responsible for laundry operation, gardening, and pest control oversight
  • Responsible for improving guest satisfaction and social media scores by

delivering luxury service experiences and enforcing brand standards

  • Organized seasonal deep-cleaning initiatives for thorough sanitization of all guestrooms, ensuring impeccable presentation yearround.

Operations Manager

Mars Athletic Club
İstanbul
06.2007 - 07.2011
  • Responsible 7500 sqm gym cleaning and tecnical operations
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Maya Akar Center
İstanbul
01.2002 - 06.2007

Floor Supervisor

Marriott Polat Renaisance Hotel
İstanbul, İstanbul
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Optimized employee performance by conducting regular evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Collaborated with management team for strategic planning purposes, offering valuable insights based on firsthand experience at the floor level.
  • Prepared and submitted daily, weekly and monthly performance reports to inform upper management.
  • Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
  • Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Trakya Universty
Edirne
06-2001

Skills

*Guest experience management

*Operational Excellence

Customer service focus

Health and safety compliance

Budgeting expertise

Task delegation

Scheduling proficiency

Strong leadership

Employee engagement

Chemical handling

Time management expert

Staff management

Staff training and development

Health and safety regulations

Recruiting and interviewing

Inventory control

Quality assurance

Cost control

Expense tracking

Staff scheduling

Organized leadership

Policy enforcement

Housekeeping management

Evaluating

Room inspection

Laundry oversight

Laundry operations

Scheduling expertise

Health and safety standards

Teamwork

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service

Microsoft office

Problem-solving

Cleaning techniques

Time management

Problem-solving abilities

Team leadership

Multitasking

Customer satisfaction

Work inspection

Operational efficiency

Employee training and development

Multitasking Abilities

Customer relations

Inspection skills

Time management abilities

Team coordination

Active listening

Housekeeping

Interests

Travelling,gourment,new cultures,walking,reading,cooking,Luxery hotel and service

Timeline

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Accor The Artısan M Gallery
08.2023 - Current

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Radisson Blu Hotel Şişli
02.2022 - 05.2023

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Marriott Sheraton Ataköy Hotel
06.2019 - 02.2022

Executive Housekeeping Manager

İhg Holiday İnn City İstanbul Hotel
05.2011 - 06.2019

Operations Manager

Mars Athletic Club
06.2007 - 07.2011

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Maya Akar Center
01.2002 - 06.2007

Floor Supervisor

Marriott Polat Renaisance Hotel
01.2000 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Trakya Universty
Nihal BabaliogluExecutive Housekeeping Manager