R. Lewis

Dear Sir / Madam, Presently I am in Qatar.

I Have Over 15 years of experience in Real Estate as Managing Partner in Sales / Leasing & Portfolio Management.

Direct the activities of in-house and outsourced resources in the delivery of real estate transaction services, construction / project management, facilities management and space planning. Evaluate the appointment and utilization of local work place services partners. Lead the commercial analysis and negotiation of competitive tenders with Sourcing partners and see opportunities for new work stream and accessing standards against market norms.

Implement and manage proposed methodology, and ensure acceptance and buy-in by pre-identifying potential obstacles and providing solutions.

To lead and manage the delivery of daily facilities services through direct or indirect management of in-house resources or third party service providers and their designated partners to ensure both hard and soft services are of the highest standards and a focus on workplace and employee services.

Establish relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that facilities services are delivered in line with the business requirements and in continuity across the business.

Develop and maintain relationships with landlord at key leased facilities.

Develop and manage real estate capital and operating expense budgets, provide input into financial planning and expense forecasting of budgets, consistently seek, suggest and document cost control ideas and process improvements.

Maintain accurate data on portfolio performance such as occupancy, costs and service delivery.

Develop and execute Build, Operate, Renovate, Churn and Move projects based on the strategic plan, portfolio reviews, or on an ad hoc business needs. Identify the need for additional internal and external resources (design, project management, facilities management, etc) and direct their activities.

Drive, lead and facilitate discussion/programming of workspace requirements (headcount/growth, allocations, adjacencies, special support needs) with business units, collate and analyze data related to requirements, workspace needs and plan for restack as appropriate.

Oversight responsibility for corporate security programs including but not limited to the employee badge program, Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems, and Security Risk Review Program, other duties include managing Visa Inc.’s Key Controls, Policies and Procedures, the Site Emergency Response Program (SERP), the Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the First Aid programs.

Manage and respond to alarm and security incidents within the site, conducting initial investigation measures in coordination with Senior Director – Global Security & Safety.

A thorough understanding of both employee services such as cafe, vending, mail services etc and facilities services such as AMC/MEP maintenance, cleaning and vendor management

Knowledge of statutory compliance (including MEP, Health & Safety) and a “know how” to implement

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of building construction, maintenance, building codes & regulations

Experience in MNC real estate functions with Call Center environment

Victory Homes Real Estate & Hotel Projects Consultants (Oct 2013 – Till Date )

Dubai, UAE - Director

JCA Real Estate ( Oct 2011 – Aug 2013 )

Dubai, UAE - C.E.O

Kuala Lumpur Metro Group Dubai UAE ( Sept 2008 – Aug 2011 ) - Manager- Sales & Marketing

George. V. Hospitality & Entertainment Dubai (U.A.E) ( June 2006 – August 2008)

The Loft Club / Lotus One - Operations Manager The Landmark Hotel (5 Star Hotel) ( October 2002 – May 2006 ), ( 2016 – 2022 )

Kanpur – U.P - India - Operations Manager / General Manager 

 

The Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai (U.A.E) (October 1997 – Feb 2000 )

Bar Trainer- Carnevale Restaurant

Certified with ISO-9002, Winner of the travellers awards for 1998-1999, NO-1 Hotel in the world

Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi (India) ( Sept 1993 – Aug 1997 )

Member of Leading Hotels of the World

Catering Assistant at Tea House of the August Moon and My Kind of Place (Nightclub)

PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

1.  2 years Hotel Management Training Programme in Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi.
2. Completed 12 months bar training course in The Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai (U.A.E)
3. Graduated from Delhi University (Humanities Stream)
4. Certified Real Estate Agent Certificate from RERA ( Govt of Dubai, UAE )