BASHIR EL-KHALAFAWI , CHA, DMATP
HUMAN RELATIONS
Extensive experience in the selection, training and supervision of staff at all levels
within the hospitality industry. Extensive experience in working within both union and
non-union environments.
MANAGEMENT/FINANCIAL SKILL
Extensive experience in financial management. Operationally knowledgeable in computerized
reservations, front desk, and point of sale systems as well as back office accounting;
ensuring tight financial, cash, and inventory controls in any corporate, franchised, or
independent environment.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING
The senior nature of previous management responsibilities and achievements is indicative
of trust and confidence of property owners and industry peers.
SALES & MARKETING
Recognized as professionally aggressive in the marketing approach to ensure a high level
of exposure and public awareness of the property's facilities at the lowest possible cost.
Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
A Hotel Management & Consulting Company that operates two divisions:
Professional Development Institute of Tourism
A Private Hotel
School for Tourism & Hospitality Diploma and Certificate Programs.
Hospitality Training & Management Consultants
Training and educational seminars for management & employees in
the Tourism & Hospitality Industry. Management consulting services for restaurants,
hotels and hospitality related businesses.
Some major accounts and projects:
Parksville, British Columbia Canada.
General Manager
Seaside resort hotel popular for executive retreats, meetings, training seminars, and
summer vacations. Facilities inclued 120-seat fine dining room, lounge, coffee shop,
120-seat sports bar and Fitness Centre with racquet sports, indoor pool, whirlpool and
sauna.
Over a period of 5 1/2 years developed a strong market for weekend getaways, and golf,
wildlife and nature packages to strengthen the shoulder season.
Developed strong community ties which increased local market share in food, beverage and
catering functions.
Supervised extensive renovations facilitated to accommodate market changes.
Yellow Point, British Columbia Canada.
Resident Manager
A 60-unit strata titled waterfront destination resort with gourmet restaurant, lounge,
spa, outdoor pool, meeting rooms, tennis, moorage, and other recreational facilities.
Responsibilities during final construction stages were to define the resort's market and
establish a concept of operation. Responsibilities included developing marketing strategy
and literature, assisting in design and furniture selection, recruiting and training
staff, and implementation of accounting controls and operational procedures. Developed the
resort's reputation as a first-class executive retreat for corporate meetings, training
seminars, and year-round family holidays. Off-season promotions such as murder mystery
weekends, nature tours and theme packages were the backbone of the business during winter
months.
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada.
Sales Representative
Licensed Industrial Commercial and Investment Realtor, specialized in the sale of hotels,
motels, resorts and recreational property.
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada-USA.
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada.
General Manager
A Full-facility downtown hotel with heavy emphasis on beverage operation. Supervised 95
unionized employees. Responsible for marketing, budgeting and training.
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada.
Director of Food & Beverage
315-room downtown hotel with five food and beverage outlets and convention facilities.
Managed over 2.5 million dollars in annual volume. Responsible for menu planning, cost
controls, staffing, training and promotional activities.
Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.A.
QUALITY INN EAST, Tampa, Florida
General Manager
Opening manager for the company's new 104-room full-facility motor inn and conference
facility. Catered to executive meetings and training seminars as well as commercial and
holiday travelers. Developed the Port O' Sail restaurant into one of Tampa's leading
seafood restaurants. QUALITY INN CENTRAL, Greensboro, North Carolina
General Manager
71-room full-facility downtown motor inn catering to the commercial traveler and air line
crews.
QUALITY INN CENTRAL, Arlington, Virginia
Assistant Manager
100 room full-facility motor inn. Was responsible for food and beverage and front desk
operations.
CURRENT:
British Columbia & Yukon Hotel Association
National Director Association of Tourism Professionals
Director Association of Tourism Professionals, Vancouver Island Chapter
Tourism Vancouver Island
School District 69 - Career Education Advisory Council
District 69 - Community Learning Partners
Skal Club of Victoria
Chaine des Rotisseurs
Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation
City of Parksville - Healthy Community Advisory Commission-Environment Committee
PAST:
President - Rotary Club of Parksville AM
President - Rotary Club of Parksville Noon
Vice-President - British Columbia & Yukon Hotels Association
Director - Nanaimo Waterfront Centre
President - Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce
President - Mid Island Wildlife Watch Society
Co-founder of the Brant Festival
Director - Pacific Rim Institute of Tourism
Vice-President - Tourism Association of Vancouver Island
Malaspina University-College, Parksville/Qualicum Foundation Committee
President - Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce
Certification Commission AH&MA Educational Institute
National Career Development Advisory Council
2005 C.H.A. Re-Certification Educational Institute of AH & LA
USA ( 25 year Certification Pin)
2000 Certified Hotel Administrator Re-Certification Educational Institute of AH & LA
USA
1998 Provincial Instructor Diploma Program Vancouver Community College, B.C., CANADA
1995 Certified Hotel Administrator C.H.A. Re-Certification Educational Institute of AH
& MA USA
1977 Certified Hotel Administrator Educational Institute of AH & MA USA
1972 Certificate - Teachers Training Educational Institute of AH & MA USA
1972 Diploma Hotel-Motel Management Educational Institute of AH & MA USA
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