Cluster Director of Engineering in Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas
Job Experience
Cluster Director of Engineering
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas
August 2015 to Actually working here
Management of a cluster of hospitality properties in Facilities management and engineering services operations
Pre-opening, opening and post opening management of the Avani Riverside Hotel brand
Assisting Chief Engineers and Engineering Managers in the efficient running of the cluster of hotel divisions
Director of Engineering
BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA
November 2013 to August 2015
Pre-opening activities
Projects management, monitoring evaluation and reporting
Opening and transition process handling
Management of a team of defects liability operations
Strategic Planning
Risk assessment and Performance
Service Delivery Operations, Contracts and Maintenance
Workflow and Staff Management
Human Resources Management
Vendors Management and Selection
Director of Maintenance & Conservation
Hospitality Development Company Qatar
March 2012 to June 2013
Contractors Management
Management reporting
Evaluation of construction progress, reviews and pre-opening logistics
Liaison with regulatory boards and hospitality compliance auditors for compliance requirement
Punch listing and desnagging management
Development of staff profiles, selection and recruitment
Chief Engineer and Projects Manager
Fregate Island Private Seychelles
August 2010 to March 2012
Resort management in remote areas
Water production and consumption management
Power production and distribution
Infrastructure management, landscape management
Supply Chain Management
Air Stripe and Heliport Traffic Control and ground handling and licensing
processes
Remote islands Health and Safety and disaster management preparedness management
Education
Doctorate in Business Management Studies
Indian Institute of Business Management Studies (India)September 2015 to Currently studying
Advanced Diploma in Plant Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology (Australia)August 2011 to March 2013
Executive Diploma in General Management
Zimbabwe Institution of Management (Zimbabwe)March 2008 to December 2011
Diploma in Leadership Development
University of Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)March 2006 to September 2007
Full Technological Certificate
City & Guilds of London Institute (Reino Unido)January 1989 to December 1990
Certificate of Apprenticeship
Registrar of Apprenticeship Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)July 1986 to July 1990
Languages
English
Advanced
IT skills
Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Packages
Advanced
Other Skills
More Gwinyai
Career Goals
To contribute to the success of the organisation by implementing principles of sustainable facilities management, building services engineering managenent, projects management, construction management, properties improvements plans, utilities and environmental conservation control while maintaining a guest/customer focused approach.
Industries of interest
Areas of interest
Availability to travel and work outside the city
Yes