MANAGER at LETS GO BAHRAIN (Destination Management Company in the Kingdom of Bahrain) - A subsidiary of Dadabhai Travel & Tours,

P.O.Box: 387, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Mobile: +973 3940 6785

E-mail:  varma10@gmail.com

 

 

JOB OBJECTIVE  

Experienced administrator with strong management and organization knowledge and Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. Seeking a suitable position of Administrative / Office Manager / Inbound Tours Manager wherein I could use my knowledge & vast experience in those fields. I possess strong leadership ability and my previous work experiences should also assist me in contributing to the perfection of the job performance.

 

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name                                      :           Rajiv Varma P.K.

Age                                          :           52

CPR number                           :           671033590

Passport Number                  :           Z5428465

Date of Issue                          :           08.MAR.2020

Date of expiry                        :           07.MAR.2030

Nationality                             :           INDIAN

Height & Weight                    :           170cms / 80kg

Marital Status                        :           Married

  LANGUAGE LEVEL

ENGLISH        :    Speak, Read & Write

ARABIC          :    Speak (basic)

HINDI             :    Speak & Read

MALAYALAM:   Native language

TAMIL             :   Speak

 

Academic Education:  Bachelor of Commerce

 

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

 

ü  Type Writing English Higher Grade

ü  CERTIFICATE IN WINDOWS 95 & MS OFFICE

ü  SABRE BASICS – AIRLINE RESERVATION

 

PERSONAL PROFILE

-  Innovative in complete office administration. planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems.

 

- Knowledge in formulating policies, coordinating business operations, monitoring and motivating staff, managing operational costs, improving administration processes, engaging with vendors, hiring and training employees etc.

  -  Optimism, general awareness, loyal & ability to create trust in all

 

-   Good and efficient public contacts in Bahrain & with many worldwide tour operators

 

- Experienced with preparation & operation of packaged travel & tour products in the travel arena.

 

-  Possess strong negotiation and pricing skills.

 

 

OTHER CERTIFICATES

 

- Participation Certificate in National Integration & Environment Protection Youth Camp, India (All India basis)

 

-   Exemplary Certificate from National Cadet Corps, SENIOR Division of Kerala Air Squadron NCC Wing.

 

-  Air Miles Certification for successful coordination of Air Miles Sports Day in Bahrain -  Volunteer Leader’s Training Course Certificate by National Service Scheme (State Level)

 

- Certificate from The Supreme Council for Environment, Kingdom of Bahrain for successful coordination of Youth Environmental Gathering conducted in Kingdom of Bahrain

 

CAREER HISTORY

(1)  LET’S GO BAHRAIN       P.O. Box: 387, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

q  The leading Destination Management Company (DMC) in the Kingdom of Bahrain recognized and approved by Ministry of Tourism & Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA)

Position          :   MANAGER since February 2018

Responsibilities

 

• Complete administration and managing the daily business operations of the Company from the stage of its formation. Managing Tours, VISA requirements, Hotel bookings, Meet and Assist, Transfers, Group movements & MICE activities etc.,
• Develop & implement strategies; attend international exhibitions for promoting Tourism in Bahrain.
• Develop external relationships and partnerships with BTEA – Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority and overseas tour operators
• Monitoring and reporting company performance to Management

 

Immediate reporting Manager                 :               Mr. Adnan Gilitwala, Director;

Contact number: 17 10 3020 / 17 10 3030 / 39 92 4343

Reason for Leaving                                        :               As a part of corporate downsizing due to the pandemic situation

 

Last working Day                                            :               31.August.2020

 

 

(2) ATBAHRAIN B.S.C (CLOSED)   - The Destination Management Company of The Kingdom of Bahrain

A wholly owned subsidiary of Mumtalakat Holding Company, a sovereign wealth fund of the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain.  Location: Bahrain Financial Harbour, West Tower, 10th Floor, P.O. Box 60604, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

 

Position:            Product Manager: December 2015 – January 2018

 

• Administration of Inbound Department; creating Tours packages - Product development & costing
• Working with key suppliers and contracting new opportunities with hotels, airlines, ground transportation providers, event planners, and other tour operators.
• Responsible for contracting and negotiation of local hotels and suppliers.
• Handled complete operations / ground handling of Fits, Groups, Tours & MICE activities

 

Immediate reporting Manager                 :               Mr. Benjo Van Larhoven – General Manager

& Mr. Peter Cook – CEO

Contact person                                                :               Ms. Hasna Zavrak, HR & ADMIN Manager

Contact number: 3300 0275

Reason for Leaving                                        :               DMC closed and opened the business to private

 

 

(3)  DADABHAI TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS      P.O. Box: 387, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

q  The leading Travel and Tour Agency in Bahrain since 1981

Position:            Administration Assistant : June 2007 – December 2010

 Manager (Inbound)         :  January 2011 –01. October.2015

 

• Office Administration, Supervision of Meet and Assist / Transportation, Refunds & co-ordination of Airmiles.
• Manage complete Inbound Operations - excursions, MICE and hotel reservations, staff management
• Maintaining good relationship with all the local hoteliers and suppliers

 

Immediate reporting Manager                 :               Ms. Shahnaz Al Qaseer, Chief Operating Officer.

Contact: 17 103010 / 17 103030 / 17 210191

Reason for Leaving                                        :               To join the Government Destination Management Company

(4)  JETAIR PRIVATE LIMITED (GSA GULF AIR) Trivandrum District – 6950 10, Kerala State. INDIA

• A part of the Jetair group of companies who were the General Sales Agent for Gulf Air Company, Air France, Air Seychelles, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Biman Bangladesh, Jet Airways, & Royal Jordanian.

Position: Secretary I: 02. August 2004 – August 2006

• Making Reports / Presentations for meetings
• Updating Daily Passenger & Cargo statements and assisting Marketing Department to prepare reports
• Reporting to higher Management for their requirements and needs

 

Position: Marketing Officer: Period: 01. September 2007 to 31. May.2007

• Study and analysis of Competitor Advertisement Campaign and Market analysis
• Informing about updated product awareness to Travel and Tour Agents.
• Preparing Regular, Tactical & One-off sanction requests through “Off Tariff Input System” package.
• Marketing functions like preparing marketing slides for meetings / presentations, statistical updating, weekly & monthly marketing reports, MIDT analysis, SWOT analysis etc.

 

(5) ALWAHA GROUP / COMMERCIAL BUSINESS HOUSE   Corporate Office, Al-Akariyah Commercial Centre,

Dammam – King Saud Street, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

q  The company had few Fuel stations, Cleaning centers, Super Markets, rent a car services, Mineral water plants and also indulged in Import and Marketing of various products.

Position: Executive Secretary cum Personnel Officer. Period: 28.Dec. 1992 to 05.Feb. 1995

• Office Administration: - Equipment, Printing & Stationary, personnel, vehicles etc.
• Was a part of the selection process during recruitments
• Coordination of Visa Stamping, staff accommodation, staff medical, Air Tickets etc.,

 

(6) NAHIL COMPUTER COMPANY      Corporate Office, P.O. Box: 59205, Riyadh – 11525, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

q  A leading company in Saudi Arabia in the I.T. Sector dealing with Computers & all accessories, and I.T. related services and also had an International Training Centre

 

Position: Administrator. Period: 01. Jul.95 to 01. Apr.97

• Complete Office Administration: - Office equipments, Repairs & maintenance, Printing & Stationary, personnel, vehicles etc & worked as Confidential / Executive Secretary
• Complete Supervision of Local Purchase and administration of Co-op Marketing Development Funds

 

 REFERENCES

 

Mr. Adnan Gilitwala, Director

DADABHAI TRAVEL & TOURS

P.O. Box 387, Manama, Bahrain

Contact: 17 10 3020 / 17 10 3030

Mobile: 39 92 4343

Email: adnan@dadabhaitravel.com

Relationship: Immediate Manager Mr. JP Menon, Chairman & Managing Director

Uni Grad Education Center W.L.L

Bahrain. chairman@ugecbahrain.com

Mob: +973 3220 3600

Tel:  +973 1734 4971/2

Relationship: Friend Indusekharan.A.C

Manager Accounts & Finance

Remza Investment Group/Nasser Pharmacy, PO Box 684| Manama, Bahrain

Tel: - +973 17 740 900

Email: ac.indusekhar@remza.com

Relationship: Relative

 

DECLARATION

 

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information mentioned above in this Bio Data & application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I will submit necessary Certificates / Credentials, as and when required.

 

Name                   :               RAJIV VARMA P.K.

 

Date                      :               September 2020