Vijayakumar Raj, CCM, CRDE

Vijayakumar Raj, CCM, CRDE is an internationally experienced hospitality operations leader who currently serves as the General Manager / Chief Operating Officer at The University Club of Washington, DC.12

Professional Background

Raj has a proven track record of success within the private club and hotel industries. His career highlights include:

• General Manager of The Metropolitan Club in Chicago
• Assistant General Manager of The American Club in Singapore
• Director of Rooms Operations at The University Club of the City of Washington, DC
• Front Office Manager and Night Manager at Sheraton
• Assistant Front Office Manager at Swissotel

Education and Certifications

Raj holds several academic qualifications and professional certifications:

• Certification in Hospitality Administration/Management from Cornell University
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics & Electronics from Bangalore University
• Master's Degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Johnson & Wales University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from St. Joseph's College Of Business Administration
• CCM (Certified Club Manager) and CRDE (Certified Rooms Division Executive) certifications

Leadership Style and Expertise

Throughout his career, Raj has demonstrated:

• A deep commitment to employee engagement
• Focus on revenue growth
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest services
• Ability to empower high-performing organizations
• Application of high emotional intelligence (EQ) coupled with proven leadership techniques

Vijayakumar Raj assumed his current role as General Manager / COO at The University Club of Washington, DC in 2022.13 In this position, he oversees the club's operations and can be contacted directly for club-related matters.3