George TJ Mupamhanga
Bangor
Summary
Dynamic Facility & Projects Manager with extensive experience at Radisson Blu, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and elevating guest satisfaction through strategic facility management. Achieved a significant 25% reduction in annual energy costs by implementing optimized energy solutions. Proficient in risk assessment and budget management, ensuring quality assurance and effective resource allocation. Committed to driving continuous improvement in facility operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility & Projects Manager
Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort
Livingstone
09.2022 - Current
- Established processes for managing changes in scope or schedule of projects.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss project issues, brainstorm solutions.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
Chief Engineer/Facility Manager
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel
Lagos
04.2016 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: 5-Star Hotel
- Responsible for the strategic initiatives of the Engineering and Property Maintenance Department tied to business expansion, growth, and the necessary cultural evolution to support both.
- Supportive, proactive, analytical, and entrepreneurial; creating memorable moments for guests.
- Fostering an empowered environment for the team, while working closely with all key business partners, in order to achieve quality results.
- The job incumbent acts as an ambassador for the brand, reflecting the company culture and values.
- All work is carried out in accordance with company corporate policies, procedures, and service concepts, according to local requirements and regulations.
- Initiated and oversaw the completion of major projects to 100%.
- 5-Star Hotel
Chief Engineer/Facility Manager
Radisson Blu Hotel
Lusaka
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: 5-Star Hotel
- Responsible for the installation of 200 tons Trane chiller units.
- Installation of a 25 cubic meter sewage treatment plant.
- Replacement of thermostat and actuators for 170 rooms.
- Installation of fireproofing across all risers and voids.
- Security Systems Installation of walk-through metal detectors and baggage scanners.
- Installation of a 30-cubic-meter water treatment plant.
- Conversion of the basement car park into a shopping center.
- Installation of a marquee conference center and kitchen for a capacity of 250.
- Drilling and commissioning two boreholes.
- Upgrade of the TV system and installation of 170 TV units.
- Installation of complete cold rooms.
- Reduced annual diesel consumption and energy costs by 25% through energy optimization and conservation initiatives.
- Reduced annual departmental costs by 12% across segments: Contracts, Stores Management, and Manning.
- 5 Star Hotel
Chief Engineer
Park Inn by Radisson Hotel
Tete
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: 5-Star Hotel
- Successful pre-opening and launching of the Park Inn hotel, under language and cultural diversity.
- Formulation and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Responsible business projects: 100% fully solar-powered hot water system; 100% reuse of effluent water from the STP Scarab system.
- 5-Star Hotel
Chief Engineer
Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel
Freetown
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: 5-Star Hotel
- Successful pre-opening and launching of the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, in a rejuvenated Freetown, Sierra Leone.
- Formulation and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Assembled and managed the transition of an 80% limited skill set to successfully run the engineering and maintenance department for the hotel: mentoring, coaching, and development of a formidable team with a limited skill set, and the Assistant Chief Engineer to be later elevated.
- 5-Star Hotel
Projects Coordinator
Sebenzani Projects Pvt Ltd
Rustenburg
05.2009 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: HVAC Projects Company.
- First employee of Sebenzani Projects Pvt. Ltd.: onboarding of technicians: formulation of processes and procedures.
- Successfully launching the full preventive maintenance program for HVAC systems at the Amandebult Concentrator plant, Anglo American, and Xstrata Rustenburg.
- HVAC Projects Company
Facility Repairs & Maintenance Manager
Kadoma Hotel & Conference Center
Kadoma
03.2006 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: 3-4 Star Hotel and Conference Center.
- Championed 60% of rooms to complement renovations.
- Launched and oversaw the greenhouse project, serving the hotel and community at large.
- 3-4 Star Hotel and Conference Center.
Education
Executive Diploma - General Management
Zimbabwe Institute of Management
02.2012
National Certificate - Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
Bulawayo Poly-technical College
Apprenticeship - Refrigeration & Air-conditioning
Delta Engineering Training Institute
Skills
- Facility Management
- Repairs and Maintenance
- Project Management
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Change management
- Quality assurance
- Energy optimization
- Resource allocation
- Team leadership
Certification
- Executive Diploma in General Management, Zimbabwe Institute of Management, 01/2011 - 02/2012
- National Certificate in Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning, Bulawayo Poly-technical College, 01/2011 - 02/2012
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Football
- Coaching, mentoring and teaching
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Shona, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Affiliations
- Responsible Business Coordinator
- Sustainability Champion
- Brand Standard Auditor
Languages
English
First Language
Accomplishments
- Best Performing department
- Most Talent Growth Accolade
- Safe Hotels - Premium Certification
- Sustainability Basics Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facility & Projects Manager
Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort
09.2022 - Current
Chief Engineer/Facility Manager
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel
04.2016 - 09.2022
Chief Engineer/Facility Manager
Radisson Blu Hotel
02.2014 - 03.2016
Chief Engineer
Park Inn by Radisson Hotel
04.2012 - 12.2014
Chief Engineer
Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel
03.2012 - 03.2014
Projects Coordinator
Sebenzani Projects Pvt Ltd
05.2009 - 12.2011
Facility Repairs & Maintenance Manager
Kadoma Hotel & Conference Center
03.2006 - 12.2008
- Executive Diploma in General Management, Zimbabwe Institute of Management, 01/2011 - 02/2012
- National Certificate in Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning, Bulawayo Poly-technical College, 01/2011 - 02/2012
Executive Diploma - General Management
Zimbabwe Institute of Management
National Certificate - Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
Bulawayo Poly-technical College
Apprenticeship - Refrigeration & Air-conditioning
Delta Engineering Training Institute
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