Chooi Ling Eau
Assistant General Manager
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Driven by strategic planning skill and a knack for team leadership, I've propelled teams toward peak efficiency and profitability at Berjaya Land Berhad. Specializing in operations management and financial leadership, I've successfully negotiated cost-saving contracts and enhanced employee relations, contributing to significant organizational achievements. Proactive Assistant General Manager with history of success managing operations, building teams and equipping employees with skills to independently handle business needs. Offers progressive experience combined with sound judgement and good problem-solving abilities. Strong record of surpassing organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Berjaya Land Berhad
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, promoting an open dialogue about challenges and opportunities for improvement.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for optimal profitability.
- Implemented staff training programs that improved service quality and increased customer loyalty.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.
- Collaborated with the Marketing, Architect, Designer & Consultant on the project growth.
- Direct reporting to Group CEO of Berjaya Land Berhad
Senior Contract Manager
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts
09.2012 - Current
- Increased revenue through skillful negotiations that resulted in advantageous pricing structures without compromising on service quality or project deliverables.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization.
- Oversaw the development of custom templates for various types of contracts, enhancing consistency and clarity across all agreements.
- Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
- Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
Project Executive /Quantity Surveyor
Wasal Construction Sdn Bhd
08.2003 - 05.2026
- Managed day-to-day operations of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, scopes, quality standards, policies, procedures.
- Taking Off, checking quantity, purchase order, certify the work done
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining goals, objectives, tasks, and deadlines for all team members.
- With Superior together coordinated meetings with clients, vendors, and internal teams to facilitate smooth project progressions.
Contract Manager
One Interior & Fit Out Works Sdn Bhd
04.2010 - 09.2012
- Resolved contractual disputes in a timely manner, minimizing potential risks and financial losses for the company.
- Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Contributed to strategic planning initiatives by providing insights on current contractual commitments.
- Managing Project, monitor all the progress and issue
Assistant Costing Manager
Hospitality & Leisure Asia Sdn Bhd
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Provided valuable insights on cost drivers by conducting thorough variance analyses.
- Developed cost reduction strategies for increased profitability by analyzing product costs and identifying inefficiencies.
- Reviewed existing contracts with vendors, identifying areas where renegotiation could result in significant savings.
Senior Contracts Executive
LCL Furniture Sdn Bhr
05.2006 - 09.2009
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Pre & Post Contract
- Source material and supplier, doing comparison , negotiation, arrangement of delivery,
- Site visit and monitor site progress & issue. Checking & verify all the variation order
Education
Quantity Survey
Stamford College
Kuala Lumpur2005
Skills
Business operations knowledge
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Berjaya Land Berhad
01.2023 - Current
Senior Contract Manager
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts
09.2012 - Current
Contract Manager
One Interior & Fit Out Works Sdn Bhd
04.2010 - 09.2012
Assistant Costing Manager
Hospitality & Leisure Asia Sdn Bhd
01.2009 - 04.2010
Senior Contracts Executive
LCL Furniture Sdn Bhr
05.2006 - 09.2009
Project Executive /Quantity Surveyor
Wasal Construction Sdn Bhd
08.2003 - 05.2026
Quantity Survey
Stamford College
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