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Bhakti Joshi

Muscat,Oman

Summary

Learning & Quality Leader with 13+ years of experience designing performance-driven learning ecosystems across hospitality, corporate, and national development sectors in Oman. Proven expertise in learning strategy, instructional design, leadership development, onboarding pathways, learning culture creation, and translating performance and service quality gaps into targeted learning interventions. Strong track record of partnering with business leaders to drive culture, capability, and measurable performance outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Learning & Quality Manager | 2024 – Present

Grand Millennium Muscat – 5 Star Hotel
Muscat, Oman
2025.01 - Current

Learning Strategy & Culture

  • Deliver brand culture programs (Orientation, Millennium DNA, Core Values, Performance Review framework).
  • Design targeted learning interventions (Grooming, Email Etiquette, F&B Upselling, Service Excellence) using adult learning principles.
  • Mentor Departmental L&D Champions and coach HODs to build internal ownership of team development.

Quality & Performance Enablement

  • Conduct service audits and provide real-time coaching; report quality gaps to HODs and Executive Office.
  • Analyze guest sentiment data to identify gaps and translate insights into learning actions.
  • Partner with Subject Matter Experts to design and facilitate technical training.

Onboarding & Engagement

  • Manage structured 3 month onboarding with milestone reviews and GM connect sessions.
  • Implement Quarterly Colleague Pulse Check to measure engagement and drive action plans from HOD's.

Measurement & Reporting

  • Track training hours via dashboards and publish monthly performance reports.
  • Recognise Training Champions to foster healthy learning competition.

Founding Member

Ciwan Business Venture
Muscat, Oman
2023.06 - 2023.12
  • Assessed business feasibility, with market analysis and benchmarking, leading to a successful venture launch within a span of 6 months.
  • Secured investment partners and developed a comprehensive Go-To-Market Plan, resulting in a strong market entry.
  • Developed and executed brand identity and strategies for brand visibility
  • Crafted compelling content for the website, corporate brochure, and marketing materials, enhancing brand communication.
  • Secured a major government client within 3 weeks, demonstrating rapid client acquisition and negotiation skills.
  • Set up core business processes for smooth operations alongside managing stakeholder interactions.

Training consultant

Khimji Training Institute LLC and Eshraqa
Muscat, Oman
2012.06 - 2023.12

Played a key role in large-scale competence development, nationalization programs, youth development initiatives, and training consultancy across business clusters.

  • Facilitated behavioural skills training programs for executive employees across business units.
  • Contributed to competence development strategy for Omani nationals through performance appraisal analysis and targeted L&D interventions.
  • Delivered foundation and skill-based training programs for Omani youth and corporate clients.
  • Co-facilitated incubation and development programs with ASMED for aspiring SME owners.
  • Core team member in establishing Eshraqa Entrepreneurship Academy impacting SMEs across Oman.
  • Designed and delivered bridging program covering Resume Writing and Interviewing skills for university graduates
  • Assisted in delivering Campus to Corporate initiative impacting 2,250+ students.
  • Mentored 10+ SMEs on business capability, processes, and growth strategies.

HR Executive

Keystone Realtors - Rustomjee Builders
Mumbai, India
2010.02 - 2011.04
  • Instrumental in the entire HR process cycle for the organization
  • Involved with Manpower Planning, Talent Mapping, Talent acquisition and On boarding
  • Assisted in vendor collaborations for process enhancements
  • Instrumental in improving employee engagement through innovative initiatives
  • MIS and Data Management support

Assistant Manager - HR

ISF HR Services
Mumbai, India
2009.04 - 2010.02
  • HR Process partner - Instrumental in all HR functions and consultancy projects
  • Co-facilitated our signature soft skills training programs in the maritime industry
  • Aided the content development for Computer Based Training programs
  • Managed recruitment, selection and onboarding processes for 10+ new hires

Education

PG Diploma in Training & Development - L&D

Indian Society of Training and Development
Oman
2010.04 - 2011.10

PG Diploma in Business Management - HR

Atharva Institute of Management
Mumbai / India
2007.06 - 2009.04

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Sydenham College
Mumbai India
2004.06 - 2007.04

Skills

  • Learning Strategy & Needs Analysis
  • Instructional Design & Adult Learning Principles
  • Learning Culture & Train-the-Trainer Programs
  • Onboarding Journey Design & Milestone Tracking
  • Quality Audits & Performance Enablement
  • Learning Metrics, Dashboards
  • Stakeholder Collaboration with Business Leaders & Subject matter Experts
  • Nationalisation, Youth Development & Capability Programs
  • Facilitation Workshops Behavioral Skills Training

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Mandala Art
  • Graphology
  • Hula Hooping

Certification

  • Certified IC3 / MS office
  • ILM, U.K. - Train The Trainer
  • PMP certificate of 35 PDU's
  • HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety
  • ILM, U.K. - Finance for Non Finance
  • Graphology (Level 1)

Timeline

Learning & Quality Manager | 2024 – Present

Grand Millennium Muscat – 5 Star Hotel
2025.01 - Current

Founding Member

Ciwan Business Venture
2023.06 - 2023.12

Training consultant

Khimji Training Institute LLC and Eshraqa
2012.06 - 2023.12

PG Diploma in Training & Development - L&D

Indian Society of Training and Development
2010.04 - 2011.10

HR Executive

Keystone Realtors - Rustomjee Builders
2010.02 - 2011.04

Assistant Manager - HR

ISF HR Services
2009.04 - 2010.02

PG Diploma in Business Management - HR

Atharva Institute of Management
2007.06 - 2009.04

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Sydenham College
2004.06 - 2007.04
Bhakti Joshi