1. Lysander Perera
1814 Bowling Green Drive
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone (916) 995-6261
Email: lysander236@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Corporate Management Training Program with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, General Management Concentration
California State University, Sacramento, June 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Associate of Arts Degree in Hospitality Management
American River College, Sacramento, May 2008
Cumulative GPA: 3.2
Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management
International Correspondence Schools Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 2000
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and the Internet
Language Skills: Fluent in English and Sinhalese
Scholarship: Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Merit Scholarship
Honors: National Scholars Honor Society
Relevant Courses: Becoming a Chef, Management & Supervision in the Hospitality Industry,
Advertising and Sales in the Food Service Industry, and Beverage Operations.
Travel: Germany, Switzerland, France, and Italy
Achievements: Certificate of Appreciation for the France & Cancan Theme Night
Certification: Serve Safe Certification by the National Restaurant Association Educational
Foundation.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rooms Division Trainee, Hyatt Regency, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1997
• Telephone operations, front desk, bell service, housekeeping, security, fitness center, and the
business center
• Acquired knowledge about the conditions of employment during orientation such employee
benefits and the employee recognition program
• Communicated effectively with guests, employees and the management
• Successfully learned how guests earn points the number of nights they stay with the Hyatt Gold
Passport Program
• Gained knowledge about the different type of memberships such as the gold, platinum, and the
diamond membership.
Room Service Server Sahara Airport Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1999-2001
• Ensured customer satisfaction by serving high quality food & beverages
• Delivered food and beverage items as requested in a timely manner by stocking supplies and
setting up orders
• Handled guest checks accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and
procedures.

2. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, 2005-present
Member of the American River College Alumni Association, 2008-present
Executive Vice President, American Marketing Association, 2005-2008
• Assume the responsibilities of the president in his absence at all chapter functions
• Created a Marketing Plan for the American River College Natomas Center and delivered an
effective presentation
• Currently created an update for the Marketing Plan at American River College Natomas Center
• Worked closely with the vice president of programs in coordinating, scheduling, and directing
chapter activities to all committees
Vice President of Adverting & Promotions, 2004-2005
• Responsible for preparing and submitting a preliminary advertising and promotion
budget to the vice president of finance
• Developed plans to promote chapter meetings and activities to the appropriate
media