Published on : Friday, June 22, 2018
“On behalf of all of us at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, we are overjoyed to see Them recognised as Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year by HAWDC,” says David Bernand, General Manager. “He is an exemplary hotel professional. His love for the industry, his passion to serve, his compassion for his teammates and his desire to give back to the community, both locally and in his home country, are commendable.”
Nyamunongo was born and raised on Idjwi Island, a small island on Lake Kivu near the border of Rwanda on the eastern edge of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Education has always been an important aspect of Nyamunongo’s life, starting at an early age. His father instilled in him that education was the key to mapping out one’s own destiny, and constantly pushed him to advance in this area whenever he could.
Since educational opportunities on Idjwi Island were limited, Nyamunongo travelled to Paris, France where he continued his university studies, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics from Paris Nanterre University. However, even after he graduated, his thirst for knowledge persisted. Nyamunongo moved to the United States in 1999 and enrolled at the University of Maryland University College, where he earned a second Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security, as well as an Associate Degree in Computer Science.
After graduating in 2000, Nyamunongo joined Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC as a Housekeeping Floor Attendant. After nearly four years in Housekeeping, his passion for service and extensive education allowed him to transfer into the Engineering Department, where he spent two years as an Administrative Assistant. In 2006, he joined the Security Department as a Security Officer. In 2013, Nyamunongo’s abilities, loyalty, hard work and dedication were celebrated with a promotion to Security Supervisor. He has found his “home” in the Security Department and assists the Director of Security with the daily operation and administration of the department. He also serves as senior security leadership during times when the Director is not present.
“Working for 18 years for Four Seasons has taught me the importance of attention to details and giving back,” says Them Nyamunongo. “I’ve also learned to love everything I do and to put my heart and soul into it. No matter how small the task at hand may be for me, it might mean the world to our guests.”
Source:-Four Seasons
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