CURRICULUM VITAE

Selwyn C.M. Gnanamuthu,

Mobile/Whatsapp – Sri Lanka - + 94 772079111
Email – Selwyngnanamuthu@ymail.com.

SUMMARY

A seasoned professional with over 27 years’ experience in hospitality industry.

Adaptable to changes with high standards and ethics.

In addition to processing excellent leadership qualities and a good team player.

Maturity to work in a multi -cultural team, attentive with the ability to communicate and
develop relationships, without compromising confidentiality.

PERSONAL PROFILE
 Highly adaptable, ambitious and motivated.
 Proven leadership skills in hotel/ resort environment
 Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, to work with cross-functional teams.
 Strong problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and strategic thinking skills.
 Good communication skills (verbal and written).
 Hard worker, determined, responsible and sincere.
 Team facilitator.
 Responsible leader and mentor.

EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 Completed M.B.A. in Accounting from Charter University, U.K. (1995).

 Institute of Administrative Accounting- U.K. (Foundation and Intermediate) – 1986.

 St’ Thomas College, Sri Lanka – Primary and Higher education.

Hygiene and other Trainings with Certifications

 Food Protection Manager by ServSafe

 Infection Prevention and Control in Hospitality Industry by Highfield( more specific for COVID-19)

 Effective F&B Auditing and Inspection in Hospitality Industry by Highfield, U.K.

 HABC – Level 2 – Food Safety in Catering by Highfield, U.K.

 Food Hygiene – FSA

 Basic Fire Awareness – IFSA

 Proficiency in Crisis Management and Human Behaviour – Maldives College of Higher Education

 Crowd Management and Safety Training on Passenger Ships - Maldives College of Higher
Education.

WORK SKILLS

 Procurement and Logistics :

Experience in Pre Openings of two new Four Seasons resorts in Maldives ( in charge for receiving
and installation of FFE & OSE, along with owner’s representatives ).

Experienced in managing Purchasing and stores departments, Purchasing negotiations & Price
biddings in regular intervals.

Price Comparisons of F&B and other Operating supplies & freight charges on landed price basis.

Inventory and Cost Control.

Actively participating in HACCP and Hygiene meetings.

Conducting supplier Hygiene Audits and maintaining records.

Actively participated with owner’s group resorts for combine purchasing and resulted in cost
savings, per owner’s resort.

 Auditing & General Accounting :

Incoming Auditing and General Ledger

Attending senior management meetings during the absence of Finance & Business Manager.

 Food Hygiene Auditing and Preparation of Audit Reports:

Resort storages, receiving areas and supplier storages.

 WORK EXPERIENCE

Selwyn Resources Pvt Ltd – Consultant - International Procurement and Logistics

(Hospitality Consultancy Company) - January 2021, till present.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kudahuraa - Director of Purchasing – August, 2006 – May,
2020.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kudahuraa - Purchasing Manager - May, 2004 – July, 2006.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kudahuraa - Assistant Manager Finance and Auditing. – May,
1998 – April, 2004.

Kudahuraa Reef Resort, now known as Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kudahuraa - October,
1996 – April,1998, – Income Auditor /General Accountant.

Prior to October, 1996, worked in Dubai and in Sri Lanka for hotels and resorts in various
Finance and Audit jobs.

During my working experience at Four Seasons Resorts, worked at Four Seasons, Corporate
Office, Canada (handling and installation of FF&S and OS&S for pre-opening resorts in
Maldives), and Task Force member for Four Seasons Resort, Hawaii, U.S.A., Four Seasons
Hotel, Malaysia and Four Seasons Hotel, Thailand.

Overview
Maintain the highest level of integrity and transparency in dealing with business partners and
ensure that business is awarded fairly.