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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Steffen Smutny

Steffen Smutny

Hotel Specialist
Berlin

Summary

A dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the hotel industry, specializing in business development, event sales, marketing, and HR. Expertise has been cultivated at prestigious companies such as Waldorf Astoria Berlin and 25hours Hotels Company, where a strong focus was placed on enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional service and effective mentorship. Additionally, developed as an internal trainer and assumed the role of Duty Manager in the absence of the General Manager.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Business Development Management Trainee

Waldorf Astoria Berlin
11.2022 - 04.2024

In a one-and-a-half-year management trainee program, I worked at the supervisor level in the Event Sales, Marketing, and HR departments. Furthermore, I spearheaded a weekly sustainability project to integrate a long-term sustainability strategy.

I organized and managed a wide variety of events, including weddings, national holidays, conferences, and corporate events with up to 200 participants. I played a key role in launching the new image film and gained valuable insights into strategic and creative marketing. I also spearheaded the health days and other appreciation activities, handled the monthly salary payments, and managed the entire applicant process.

Front Office Shiftleader

25hours Bikini Berlin
07.2021 - 07.2022

In addition to the general duties of a receptionist, I provided personalized service to both national and international guests, ensuring an exceptional experience. I was responsible for managing guest complaints and reviews, maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction. I trained and mentored apprentices and dual students, ensuring the team delivered high-quality service and continued professional development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Hospitality Management

Iba - University of Cooperative Education
Darmstadt, Germany
10.2017 - 09.2020

Skills

Business Development

Event Sales

Marketing

Human Resources

Teamwork and Collaboration

Training and Development

Accomplishments

"Train the Trainer" training program

Learning presentation techniques, seminar design and delivery as well as preparation for internal training in the areas of "Essentials", "Communication", "Behaviour" and "Feedback"

Certification

Lead 1.1 Virtual Leadership Development Series

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Lead 1.1 Virtual Leadership Development Series

11-2023

Business Development Management Trainee

Waldorf Astoria Berlin
11.2022 - 04.2024

Innovation Management

06-2022

Front Office Shiftleader

25hours Bikini Berlin
07.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Hospitality Management

Iba - University of Cooperative Education
10.2017 - 09.2020
Steffen SmutnyHotel Specialist