Ahmed Hussain Kazmi
Event Manager
Islamabad
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 12 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
General Manager
CAM Banquets
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Operations Manager
Pafsom Arena
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Assistant MD & Banquet Manager
DreamLand Motel
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Searched and negotiated suitable venues per setup requirements and budget constraints.
- Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
- Maintained and built comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors and venues.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines, and resolve complaints or service issues.
Operations Manager
Dreamland Motel
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Restaurant Manager
Sheezan Restaurant
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Cashier
Sheezan Restaruant
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Restaurant Waiter
Sheezan Restaruant
12.2007 - 01.2008
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - B.com
Gulshan College
Karachi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations Oversight
Certification
Hotel Management 1 year diploma from Reliance College Malaysia in 2008.
Timeline
General Manager
CAM Banquets
09.2020 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
Pafsom Arena
03.2017 - 02.2020
Assistant MD & Banquet Manager
DreamLand Motel
02.2014 - 03.2017
Operations Manager
Dreamland Motel
03.2012 - 02.2014
Restaurant Manager
Sheezan Restaurant
03.2009 - 01.2011
Cashier
Sheezan Restaruant
02.2008 - 02.2009
Restaurant Waiter
Sheezan Restaruant
12.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - B.com
Gulshan College
04.2001 -
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