Vahe Khachatryan

Experience

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  Marriott International

  Jul 2005 - now

  • Part of the pre-opening team for the cluster opening before FIFA 2022, actively leading the critical path of the hotel’s launch.• Oversaw the successful opening of 283 apartments in one of Doha’s tallest towers, ensuring operational readiness and service excellence.• Led OS&E procurement, staffing, and operational setup, ensuring seamless execution of all pre-opening activities.• Full P&L, budget, and manning responsibility across all hotel operations, including Front Office, Food & Beverage outlets, Housekeeping, Laundry, Spa, and Fitness Center.• Ensured Marriott brand standards were meticulously adhered to across all aspects of the pre-opening phase.• Hosted FIFA 2022 delegates, ensuring a world-class hospitality experience aligned with international event standards.• Collaborated closely with ownership and the project team, playing a pivotal role in the successful opening of all cluster hotels, including Element City Center.• Directly led and supported teams for the successful launches of Element West Bay, Delta City Center, and Autograph Collection Al Samariya, ensuring operational excellence across the cluster.• Assisted the Sales & Marketing team in developing commercial strategies to position the hotel in a highly competitive market. Show less • Managed a 171-room business hotel in the heart of Moscow’s financial district, catering to corporate and leisure travelers.• Hosted FIFA 2018 delegates and teams, ensuring seamless operations during a high-profile global event.• Served as the Marriott Business Council Chair for Russia, leading cross-hotel initiatives and leveraging synergies to drive operational and financial performance.• Achieved "Hotel of the Year" for Marriott Europe in 2018, recognizing outstanding financial and service performance.• Led a full refurbishment of public areas, including the lobby and meeting spaces, enhancing the guest experience and competitive positioning.• Increased Net Operating Profit (NOP) by 25% within two years through strategic cost control and revenue optimization.• Played a pivotal role in COVID-19 crisis management, maintaining an 80% occupancy rate during lockdown with no layoffs, ensuring business continuity and staff retention.• Gained market leadership in the competitive set (STR ranking) after just two years in the role, maintaining a leading position both before and after COVID-19.• Significantly improved guest satisfaction scores across all OTA platforms, enhancing the hotel’s online reputation and booking performance. Show less • Led the cluster Finance department for three hotels, including Marriott Tbilisi, Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi, and the pre-opening of Moxy Tbilisi.• Pre-opening leader for Moxy Tbilisi, working closely with the project team to oversee financial planning, OS&E procurement, staffing requirements, and the implementation of systems and technology infrastructure.• Delivered record-breaking GOP performance ( 60%), achieving the highest profitability in the hotels' history within the first year of assignment through strategic cost control and revenue optimization.• Recipient of the Mustang Finance Award, recognizing outstanding financial leadership and performance.• Developed and implemented financial controls and compliance measures, ensuring adherence to corporate financial policies and local regulations. Show less

  • Hotel Manager at JW Marriott Hotel Muscat ( Pre-Opening)

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Hotel Manager JW Marriott Doha

    Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Hotel Manager at Element by Westin Doha City Center (Pre-Opening)

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  • General Manager at Courtyard Moscow Paveletskaya Hotel

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2022

  • Cluster Director of Finance at Marriott Tbilisi & Courtyard by Tbilisi hotels

    Feb 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Director of Finance at Novosibirsk Marriott Hotel (Pre-Opening)

    Nov 2013 - Feb 2016

  • Director of Finance at Renaissance Samara Hotel

    Apr 2011 - Nov 2013

  • Assistant Director Of Finance at Renaissance Samara Hotel

    Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Accounting Manager at Armenia Marriott Hotel

    Aug 2009 - Mar 2010

  • Housekeeping Manager at Armenia Marriott Hotel

    Apr 2007 - Aug 2009

  • Housekeeping Supervisor at Armenia Marriott Hotel

    Jul 2005 - Mar 2007