• Conducting feasibility studies (included but not limited to: market research, competition check, geographic advantages, demographic trends, supply/ demand analysis) and evaluating between 100-120 projects a year for both managed and franchised deals across Middle East and Africa region by working closely with various stakeholders including continent leadership, Development, Legal, Finance, Operations and Sales & Marketing departments. • Have conducted valuations with total value exceeding USD300M for the projects with various complexity on both new hotels as well as asset management deals. • Develop and implement strategies and action plans to maximize EBITDA, improve performance. • Key member of the new brand launch in the MEA region, was leading a team to adapt the brand for local requirements. • Compiling market research for projects with various complexity including hotels and residential mixed-use development across MEA region. • Providing other development support in the signing of deals and growth for the region, assist in deal structuring, contract renewals/ renegotiations.

• Manage all aspects of Accounting for projects of significant size, risk and high complexity. • Led project accounting team in support of the designated area, ensuring timely and accurate accounting services are provided to one or more internal and/or external customers. • Oversaw an annual budget of $3,000,000 and cut costs by 15%, as part of the cost optimization process. • Worked closely with HQ in order to roll out new accounting policy (Revenue Recognition) to the continent. • Resourcefully planned budgets, long range plan (LRP), forecasts for the department, P&L review on a monthly basis as well as review GL and AP postings. • Created and streamlined the process to optimize and maximize collection of Extended Fees (TSA fees). • Recruited, trained, and managed the Project Accounting team from the ground up.

• • Recruited directly to the Corporate Office (MEA) within Marriott Group. • Successfully manage Balance Sheet reconciliation processes. • Extensively worked with shared services center. • Performing month end close duties and reporting.

* Designed various reporting tools and templates for income audit section with the emphasis being on simplicity and therefore being easy to use and understand. * Produced automated dashboard to easily assess productivity of all F&B outlets and other operating departments, created a file for smooth budget upload.

* Process all guest check-ins, check-outs, room assignments, and room change/late check-out requests. * Resolving guests complains and any kind of issues. Secure payment: ensure rates match market codes, verify/adjust billing for guests. * Coordinate with Housekeeping to track room status and guest concerns. Not limited to... Other Professional Experience

Summer Internship

Summer Internship