Amir Abbas Resume 1696067841

Amir Abbas
HR Professional | Hospitality Fellow | Adjunct Faculty

University of South Florida | Tampa FL United States.
Cell: 305-430-5582
[email protected]
linkedin.com/in/amir-abbas-mshrm
Objective Statement:
Dedicated HR Professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, seeking to leverage my expertise
in HR management, talent acquisition, and employee development to contribute to a progressive organization as
a HR Leader. Committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and championing employee well-being.
Experience Summary:
Adjunct Faculty | University of South Florida Muma College of Business, Tampa FL

August 2023 - Present
• Delivering and teaching hospitality management classes, at undergraduate level.
• Active member of Hospitality & Tourism Student Club and participates in school's activities, voluntarily.
Student Assistant | Teaching Assistant
May 2023 - August 2023
• Worked as Student Assistant for School and did Teaching Assistant in 'International Food and Culture'
class during the summer semester.
Graduate Assistant | Hospitality Fellowship

August 2022 - May 2023
• Hospitality Industry Fellow:
Worked as Corporate HR Intern at Mainsail Lodging & Development company on school's project in Fall.
• Adjunct Faculty & Dean Assistant:
Taught course of "Talent Management in Hospitality Management" at undergraduate level in the Spring.
Head of HR
Royal Swiss Lahore | August 2020 - February 2022 | www.royalswisshotels.com
• Managed the human resource function of the company, including end-to-end employment life cycle
and HR-related administrative affairs.
• Provided expert HR advice to the Management and contributed significantly to shaping the hotel's
HRD to meet the corporate business strategy.
Head of HR
Luxus Grand Hotel, Lahore | February 2016 - August 2020 | www.luxusgrand.com
• Managed HR processes, from employee life cycle related to hotel and group hiring, talent acquisition
to performance appraisals, HR systems implementation, compensation, training, staff communication,
and counselling. Key HR contributor in opening of this hotel and its sister concern property Luxus Hunza.
• Ensured compliance with legal requirements, HR policies and maintained welfare-related schemes.
Director of HR
Faletti's Hotel, Lahore | November 2012 - October 2014 | www.falettishotel.com
• Started as HR Manager and promoted to Director of HR position. Established HR systems, policies,
and procedures for a startup company. Guided and directed HR team for implementing human resource
management strategy, recruitment, training, benefits administration, and performance management.
• Promoted employee satisfaction and engagement, maximizing productivity and morale. Ensured legal
compliance, and budgeted HR initiatives.
Human Resources Manager
Park Plaza Hotel (Park Lane Hotel) | March 2012 to November 2012 | www.parklane.pk
• Developed and implemented HR policies, aligning with best HR practices, staff hiring, orientation, and
training programs. Managed HRIS and payroll data.
Assistant HR Manager
Avari Hotel Lahore | January 2007 - February 2012 | www.avari.com
• Started as an HR Trainee and progressed to roles including Training Coordinator, HR Officer,
Assistant HR Manager, and officiating HR Manager.
• Managed HR operations, including recruitment, training, discipline, and employee engagement. Also,
monitored departmental budgets and managed outsourced contractor relationships.
HR Manager
Avari Hotel Dubai and Al-Barsha Apartments, United Arab Emirates | November 2009 - January 2010
• Worked on cross-exposure as acting HR Manager twice, which accelerated my professional career.
Visiting Faculty
College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) | November 2014 - June 2019 | www.cothm.edu.pk
• Taught Managing Hospitality Human Resource and Supervision courses at graduate & diploma levels.
Visiting Lecturer
Punjab Computer College, Lahore | July 2015 - May 2018 | www.pcc.edu.pk
• Taught courses of Human Resources Management and Strategic HR Management at Graduate level.
Education:
USF | Muma College of Business | School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Master of Science - MS in Hospitality Management | August 2022 - May 2024*
University of the Punjab | Institute of Administrative Sciences | Lahore, Pakistan

Master of Science - MS in Human Resource Management | January 2018 - December 2019
University of Engineering and Technology | Lahore, Pakistan

Postgraduate Diploma in Management, MS coursework passed | August 2016 - December 2017
Certification & Membership:
• Post-crisis Hospitality Management certificate from University of South Florida.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace certificate from University of South Florida.
• Online Instructor Certification (OIC) from USF, Corporate Training and Professional Education.
• Swiss Certification and Commercial Trainings by Swiss International.
• Member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and (ICHRIE) International Council on Hotel,
Restaurant, and Institutional Education.
Research & Conference:
• Presented research studies at 8th Annual SECSA ICHRIE Conference, UCF Orlando (March 2023).
• Presented study in the research showcase event at SHTM, USF Campus Sarasota (March 2023).
Honors & Awards
• Head of HR - Luxus Grand Hotel, "Leadership Impact Awards" by Board of Directors of the company
for the years March 2017, April 2018, April 2019.
• Visiting Faculty COTHM, "Best Faculty Member of HRM" by the Management and Minister of Higher
Education for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021.

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Amir Abbas

HR Professional | Hospitality Fellow | Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty | University of South Florida Muma College of Business, Tampa FL

Graduate Assistant | Hospitality Fellowship

USF | Muma College of Business | School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

University of the Punjab | Institute of Administrative Sciences | Lahore, Pakistan

University of Engineering and Technology | Lahore, Pakistan

Certification & Membership:

• Post-crisis Hospitality Management certificate from University of South Florida.

Research & Conference:

Honors & Awards

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