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HELLO,

Available to move on!!

After 4 years in Myanmar, and now in Kenya, eager to relocate back in Asia!

Available for hire!

 

Website:

http://yussies.wix.com/juhani-sotka

 

Mobile:

+254 (0)703 143 368 (Kenya)

+66 (0)85 227 8864 (Thailand)

+95 (0)92 5611 6574 (Myanmar)

 

Email: 

yussies@gmail.com

Skype:

juhani.sotka

Social links:

 

Passion, Never give up, Attitude, Love what you do and give memorable experiences – these are the words I would use to describe myself.

 

So I love my work! My intention is to further develop my career path within hospitality industry!

 

As General Manager/ Area General Manager a profound working knowledge of hospitality industry as a whole as well as practical, in-deep management of daily issues and planning. That includes marketing, finance, administration, human resources, F & B and public relations towards clientele and authorities in Thailand, Asia, Kenya and Europe.

 

I am keen on details and like to manage things by walking. Hobbies: diving, skiing, music, reading and languages

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I am very happy with the job you are doing there...I can fully appreciate that the situation has improved 1000% under your management...I did for the first time see a glimmer of hope that under your management the resort can achieve the professionalism that it so deserves...

MY PREVIOUS CEO ABOUT MY WORK:

I LOVE MY WORK

Change is constant, and to be successful, we have to embrace new strategies and let go of habits/concepts that are no longer effective.

A luxury resort with 185 rooms and villas on Koh Lanta. Several outlets

and activities. Several awards including “Best Luxury Family Hotel 2010, 2011, 2012” by World Luxury Hotel Awards

www.rawiwarin.com

 

A Boutique Resot in Lao PDR - opening of first Luxury Resort in Vang Vieng, Lao P.D.R. already ranked #1 in the area by Trip Advisor.

SOME RECENT PROJECTS

MANAGERIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Worked 20 years in 4* to 5* luxury and Boutique resorts, both openings and managing the properties including:


Rooms Division: standards required for smooth operation in Front Desk, Maintenance, Housekeeping and Spa.


F & B: Starting with organization and floor plans to provide perfect operational base for all outlets. Menu planning, beverage planning.


Multi-unit operations as Director of Operations and Area General Manager.


Openings Planning: Branding, resort openings, SOPs, budgeting, reporting system, PMS system implementation, cost control, GOP and profitability, inventories.


Finance: Developing budgets and reporting systems to ensure easy and timely follow-up.


Marketing: Social media, agent contracts, OTA, trade shows.



HR: Recruitment and training international staff, developing JDs and tools for employee recognition programs and career building programs.


Quality and organization: Implementation and ensuring the program installation and implementation; operational systems analyses, enhancements and augmentations. proven and successful behavior and skills training interventions.

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