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DULANTHA WIJESUNDERA

DULANTHA WIJESUNDERA

Le Kremlin-Bicêtre,France

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in front office leadership and team development, specializing in airline crew contract and corporate account management. Track record of managing airport hotel operations for 74 rooms, successfully navigating irregular operations such as flight cancellations and last-minute allocations. Expertise in revenue management, focusing on occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, while ensuring high standards of luxury service and guest satisfaction. Proficient in financial reconciliation, credit control, and cross-departmental coordination across housekeeping, F&B, and maintenance, driving operational excellence through briefings and performance evaluations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Front Office Manager

Howard Hotel Orly ****
France
2021.04 - 2026.02
  • Assisted in daily front office operations and supported a team of 8 employees.
  • Facilitated management of airline crew contracts ensuring compliance with negotiated agreements.
  • Coordinated rapid room allocation during sudden flight cancellations.
  • Supported maintenance of operational stability during high-occupancy and irregular situations.
  • Assisted with corporate billing and credit control procedures.
  • Conducted daily operational briefings and staff performance evaluations.

Receptionist

Howard Hotel Orly****
France
2018.01 - 2021.01

•Monitored payments, conducted daily cash control, and maintained accounting records

• Managed reservations by phone, email, or in person
• Managed and optimized room occupancy rates
• Welcomed guests, handled check-in and check-out, and provided personalized assistance
• Coordinated with other departments (housekeeping, restaurant) to anticipate guest needs

Medical Supply Technician

Elia Medical
Buc, Yvelines
2016.01 - 2018.01

• Delivered oxygen tanks (70 kg) and respiratory equipment to patients’ homes
• Installed and maintained respiratory equipment at patients’ homes
• Prepared vehicle loading according to scheduled deliveries
• Performed routine vehicle maintenance and complied with road safety regulations
• Managed time efficiently and maintained patient relationships

Queue Host

Travelex Aéroports de Paris
Orly, Val-de-Marne
2015.01 - 2015.12

• Welcomed and assisted international customers
• Organized and managed queues
• Responded quickly to customer requests and resolved issues to ensure comfort

•Reviewed and approved all invoices, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Night Receptionist

Hôtel Le Squara****
Paris 18th
2013.01 - 2014.01

• Handled front desk and phone reception, guided and informed guests
• Greeted and checked-in guests promptly and professionally.

• Managed cash handling, invoicing, reservations, and breakfast service

• Ensured safe environment with vigilant security monitoring during night shift.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Skills

  • Front Office Leadership & Team Development
  • Airline Crew Contract & Corporate Account Management
  • Airport Hotel Operations – 74 Rooms
  • Irregular Operations (Flight Cancellations & Last-Minute Allocations)
  • Revenue Management Support (Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR Monitoring)
  • Luxury Service Standards & Guest Satisfaction Optimization
  • Financial Reconciliation & Credit Control
  • Cross-Departmental Coordination (Housekeeping, Restaurant, Maintenance)

LANGUAGES

English – Bilingual
Fluent
French – Bilingual
Fluent

Affiliations

  • IT Technical support
  • Advanced Car Mechanic

Timeline

Front Office Manager

Howard Hotel Orly ****
2021.04 - 2026.02

Receptionist

Howard Hotel Orly****
2018.01 - 2021.01

Medical Supply Technician

Elia Medical
2016.01 - 2018.01

Queue Host

Travelex Aéroports de Paris
2015.01 - 2015.12

Night Receptionist

Hôtel Le Squara****
2013.01 - 2014.01

High School Diploma - undefined

DULANTHA WIJESUNDERA