Seeking a challenging position in Management and which will make use of strong organizational skills and a proven ability to deliver excellent results as well as the successful fusion of work and travel experience.

Managerial Experience

• XO Grill & Bar. 54, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu. Sabah. Malaysia. (April - June 2007)

  Operations Consultant

  • Consultant to the turnover/makeover of the place
  • Redesigned the layout of the bar and restaurant
  • In charge of the overall smooth running of the bar and restaurant
  • Implementation of new ideas
  • Implementation of a fully stocked cocktail bar
  • Hiring and training of staff

• Razz-Ma-Tazz NightClub. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Winter 2006)

  Consultant

  • Consultant to the operations of the club
  • Consultant to the sound of the club
  • Redesigned all 3 bars including bar layout/ for smoother operations and better outlook
  • Retuned the sound system
  • Readjusted speaker placements to optimise sound
  • Trained soundman
  • Trained staff

• Baraka Restaurant and Lounge. 1063 Budapest, Andrassy Ut 111. Hungary (June - July 2006)

  www.barakarestaurant.hu

  Bar Consultant (towards the opening of the restaurant)

  • Planning of the outlook of the bar
  • Creation of the drinks menu
  • Creating the bar equipment list
  • Creating a bar rota schedule
  • Spirits and liquor selection
  • Creation of bar inventory and stock
  • Organising bar setup (right placement of equipments)
  • Display setup
  • Cocktail selection including own recipes
  • Staff training

• Chili's Grill & Bar, Cabot Place East, Canary Wharf, London, UK (Nov 2003 - Sep 2005)

  www.chilis.com

  Bar Manager/Trainer

  • Supervised a staff numbering 30, developed a motivated and engaged workforce including the devising of a periodic and efficient cleaning schedule
  • Responsible for the hiring, training and scheduling of bartenders
  • Oversaw the meeting and budgeting of liquor costs, in particular minimising wastage
  • Worked and liaised with other Managers to build sales and increase profitability
  • Setting new standards and constantly developing and incorporating new idea for the bar
  • Training Floor staff to be bar trained to improve their drinks knowledge as a selling point
  • Handled public relations issues, customer complaints and maintaining excellent customer relations and increased customer repetitions

• Aquarius Production, 60, Jalan Dua,Taman Seputih, 58000 Kuala Lumpur.(Feb 2003 - Sept 2003)

  Consultant

  • Responsible for the management of artists and bars
  • Setting up sound systems
  • Artist management.
  • Bar reorganization & management

• Smith's School of English, Osaka, Japan (Summer 2001 - Winter 2001)

  http://www.sse-franchise.com/

  Franchise Manager

  • Managing an English school franchise
  • Responsible for the daily running of the business
  • Responsible for the growth of the business
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Teaching English
  • Reporting to franchise owner
  • Maintaining the smooth operation of the franchise

• Kista Golfcentre, Kista Stockholm, Sweden (Spring 2001)

  http://www.kistagolf.se/

  Café Manager

  • Responsible for the daily running of the business
  • Created, developed and implemented all formalized operational systems and procedures
  • Orchestrated the menu development based on guest trends, customer preferences and seasonal considerations
  • Configured server station charts to assure high degree of cost-efficient customer service
  • Handling customer problem-identification and resolution

• Sheraton Imperial Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia (Spring 2000)

  Sound Consultant for "World Beat at Riva's", a one week music festival

  • Organising and coordinating the whole 'sound' side of the event
  • Co-ordination of all 3 venues
  • Responsible of the selection of artists
  • Looking after artist needs
  • Selection of sound equipment
  • Arranging sound checks

• The Jungle Bar, The Live Music Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Fall 2000 - Winter 2000)

  Manager

  • Oversaw the general running of the business on a daily basis
  • Supervised bar staff
  • Co-ordinated the ordering and scheduling of supplies with external vendors
  • Responsible for the recruitment and interview of new employees
  • Responsible for purchasing, inventory control, payroll and daily banking
  • Responsible for the hiring of different bands

Other Work Experience

• Ragtime (M) Sdn.Bhd. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Jan 2002 - Feb 2003)

  —International Marketing Consultant

• Café Zwart, Dam Square Amsterdam 1001, The Netherlands (Summer 2002 - Spring 2003, Summer 2000)

  —Bartender/Server

• Sam & Dave Bar/Café/Nightclub, Osaka, Japan (Summer 2001 - Winter 2001)

  —Bartender

• Cal Neva's Nightclub, Big Boat Restaurant/Café. Waterfront, Margarita's Bar & Café, Auckland, NZ (Winter 1999 - Spring 2000)

  —Bartender

• Chinta Ria - Temple of Love Restaurant, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney, Australia (Summer 1999)

  —Bartender/Server

• Wellington, New Zealand (Summer 1999)

  —Sound Engineer for the World DJ Competition

• Planet Hollywood Sydney, Australia (1998/1999)

  —Head Bartender

• The Cauldron NiteClub, Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia (Winter 1998)

  —Doorman

• X'tacy Live Music Bar, Selangor, Malaysia (1996/1997)

  —Sound Engineer

• The Music And Lights Ltd, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1996)

  —Sound Engineer (on tour)

• Fabrice's World Music Bar, Park Royal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1992/1993)

  —Bar Supervisor

• Hyatt Regency Saujana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1991/1992)

  —Server

• 1995-2000

  —Worked on 'live concerts' projects as an assistant to Graeme Nesbitt (1950-2000) who was one of the leading tour managers in Australasia and Asia for major international artists such as Bon Jovi, Wet Wet Wet, All 4 One, Def Leppard, Alanis Morissette, Amir Yussof, Steve Tornton(Percussionist), Gary Barlow, Karin Nunis Blackstone, Boyzone, to name a few

• Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia

  —Tonmeister. Post Graduate in Contemporary Music. Sept 1998
  —Thesis: Understanding Acoustics

• Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia

  —Bachelor of Contemporary Music, Majoring in Music Production. Sept 1998

• School of Audio Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  —Diploma in Audio Engineering, May 1997

• Stamford College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  —Certificate in Business Studies, Jan 1994

Malaysia, Singapore, India, Australia, Thailand, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, England, Sweden, Norway, Japan, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Jordan, Germany, Finland, Estonia, Spain, Portugal, Wales, Czech Republic, Iceland, Denmark, Austria, Latvia, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland, Slovakia, Cambodia and Gibraltar

• English
• Malay
• Tamil
• Indonesian

• Excellent with computers
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trained
• Certificate in Security Industry Act. Class 1 Sub classes A, B and E (Australia)
• 5 Year Fire safety training

Available upon request