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Dixon Solomon
Contact: 072 9193343 / 0722 271523

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A Challenging position in Customer Relation & Guest Entertainment function with an

Organization that offers growth based on dedication and proven ability. The ideal position
would offer long - term commitment to professional growth and achievement.

KEY STRENGTH

Key member of pre-opening team for Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza and Intercontinental
residence suites Hotels Dubai Festival City.
Leading and supervising over 25 colleagues in Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza,
Intercontinental residence suite Dubai Festival City.
Mentored, tutored and developed over 50 colleagues into better role models and efficient
team member in the customer service / hospitality industry.
WORKING EXPERIENCE

Presently working as Front Office Manager at Colombo Swimming Club, Colombo-03.

In charge of Rooms + Front Office + Sales and Marketing
Look after overall functions in Club as a Duty Manager
From the year 2014 till date

Worked as Front Office Manager & Overlooked Hotel Manager duties and Sales and
Marketing in the Year 2014 at Pigeon Island Beach Resort, Nilaveli, Trincomalee.
(05 Months)

Worked as Duty Manager at Gate Way Hotel (Airport Garden) Sri Lanka. From 2013 to
2014 (05 Months) Opera System

Worked as sales and Marketing Executive in DEX Courier Company from 2012 to 2013
(1 Year)
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Intercontinental Hotel & Crown Plaza Hotel & Intercontinental Residence Suites
Hotels/Albadia Golf Club - Dubai Festival City as Instant Service Centre Assistant
Manager(Guest Service Centre) from 2007 to 2012- Pre-Opening Team (Opera System)

Worked as sales and Marketing Executive in UPS Courier Company from 2006 to June
2007. ( 9 Months)

Worked as a Receptionist in Cinnamon Grand Hotel Colombo. Sri Lanka, 2005 to 2006
(11 Months)

Worked as a Reception in Abu Dhabi Golf & Equestrian club, from 2003 to 2005.( 2 Years
& 8 Months)

Worked as a Trainee Bar Men in Germen Lanka Entertainment (PVT) LTD (The & Pub) for
7 Months

Worked as Hotel Assistant Manager Cum Sales and Marketing in L&A Hotels, Wellawatta,
Sri Lanka from February 2002 to September 2002 ( 8 Months)

Worked as a Receptionist/Sales and Marketing/Guest Relations and relived Night Duty

Manager when needed in Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo from 2001 to 2002 ( 1 Year)

Worked as a Receptionist / Cashier / Guest Relations and relived Night Duty Manger when
needed in Ramada Hotel Dubai from 1996 to 2000

Worked as a Telephone Operator at Ceylon Intercontinental Hotel, Colombo Sri Lanka

During 1995 to 1996

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Completed 01 Day programme for The Value Added Secretary - Empowerment & Skills
conducted by the Kent Academy of career Training
Completed 03 Days programme for the Certified Effective Inventory Control by National
Institute of Business Management Sri Lanka
Following Business Communication Skills program at Quantum Leap (Pvt.) Ltd.
Colombo - 03

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Self-disciplined
Innovative
Interpersonal and Multi-tasking skilled
Problem Analyst and Solver
Adaptive
Extremely detailed oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
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Strong organizational skills and excellent Interpersonal communication.

ACHIEVEMENT

Room to grow Certified of Achievement (Intercontinental Dubai Festival City)

Recognition Certified of Achievement (Intercontinental Dubai Festival City)

Recognition & Appreciation Certified (Abu Dhabi Golf & Equestrian Club)

Recognition for Working 48 hours continuously (Grand Oriental Hotel LTD Colombo)

Certificate of Appreciation of Pre Opening (Intercontinental / Crown Plaza Dubai Festival

City)

Certified Fire Training Conducted by (Sri Lanka Air Force)

COMPUTER

MS Office - Word / Power Point / Excel / Out Look

Opera Express Version 05.0 / HIS / IBM / Tauras

LANGUAGE

English : Write / Read / Speak

Tamil : Write / Read / Speak
Sinhala : Read / Speak
Hindi : Speak
Arabic : Understandable

EDUCATION

Studied at Isipatana College from grade 1 to grade 3 till 1986

Joined St, THOMAS COLLEGE MOUNT LAVINIA in the year of 1987 and completed
G.C.E Ordinary Levels Exam in the year of 1992

SPORTS

Cricket / Soccer / Swimming

Played Soccer under 14 & 17 & Cricket under 13

PERSONAL DATA

Date of Birth : 23rd February 1977

Status : Married
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Gender : Male
Nationality : Sri Lankan
Mobile Number : 072 9193343 / 072 2271523
Email : dixonsolomon23@yahoo.com
Email : dixonsolomon1977@yahoo.com

TWO NON RELATED REFEREES

1) Mr. Dhanushka Fonseka

Director Credit & Marketing
Mercantile Investments & Finance PLC
Mobile 071 916 7167
Email dhanushka@mi.com.lk

2) Ms. Dilhani Gamage

Former Human Resource Manager
Colombo Swimming Club
Mobile 0729100836
Email dilhani1131@gmail.com

I do hereby certify that the above particulars are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Yours Truly,

Dixon Solomon