Danny Woon Ting Yew

• Key Responsibilities:
  
  
  1. Project Leadership
  
  • Lead and manage the project development team, including interior designers and
  maintenance personnel.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of retail development projects.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  
  2. Team Leadership
  
  • Provide leadership, direction, and support to the project team.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
  • Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
  
  3. Interior Design Oversight
  
  • Lead the interior design team to ensure design concepts meet project requirements
  and brand standards.
  • Review and approve design plans, layouts, and materials.
  
  4. Maintenance Management
  
  • Oversee the maintenance team to ensure proper upkeep of retail spaces.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
  • Address maintenance issues promptly to minimize disruptions to operations.
  
  5. Cost Management
  
  • Implement cost-saving measures while maintaining project quality.
  • Monitor and control project budgets to prevent cost overruns.
  • Conduct financial analysis and reporting on project expenditures.
  
  6. Regulatory Compliance
  
  • Ensure all projects comply with relevant food retail industry regulations and
  standards.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities to ensure adherence to legal requirements.

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep stakeholders informed about project progress, challenges, and milestones.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and vendors.

8. KPI Management

• Develop and monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure the team meets or exceeds set performance goals.

9. Risk Management

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively manage risks to avoid project delays and additional costs.

10. Quality Control

• Ensure all projects meet the company's quality standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor progress and quality.

11. Reporting

• Prepare and present regular project status reports to the management.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all project activities and documentation.

12. Administrative Functions

• Manage the application and renewal of utilities and licenses required for retail
operations.
• Ensure all necessary permits and licenses are obtained in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of utilities and license documentation.

13. Handle ad-hoc tasks assigned by superiors/management from time to time.

• My job scope is to control the year to year New Store Opening (NSO) and Image Enhancement (IE) for both KFC and Pizza Hut stores throughout Malaysia. My role needs to cover Brunei market and also Cambodia market.
• Ensure the fitting-out work are done in accordance with the specified designed initialed and approved by YUM!
• To define, develop and propose to the management the preliminary development plans and scope of works;
• To establish Master Development Programme and to monitor the implementation of the projects based on the approved/agreed programme;
• To define resources needed for the projects such as consultants, contractors, specialists, site teams, etc; To define and finalize Consultant's scope of works and to identify and propose the appointment of the Consultant teams;
• To evaluate the development plan and to assess and advise the viability of the projects based on technical point of view and development cost; Liaison with authorities, consultants and contractors throughout the implementation of the projects and to ensure timely completion and within the approved budget;
• Responsible for monitoring the design development process, tender exercise, work progress, development cost, contract management, and evaluation of claims, Variation Orders and Final Account;

• My job scope was novated to special project with Valiram group. I was tasked to lead the personal residences renovation works for all the directors. In this role, I am exposed to direct procurement for special materials and also home automation systems.
• To prepare cost estimation and work closely with Owner to ensure the renovation works are met with the concept design.
• Ensure the fitting-out work are done in accordance with the specified designed initialed and approved by Owner.
• To define, develop and propose to the management the preliminary development plans and scope of works;
• To establish Master Development Programme and to monitor the implementation of the projects based on the approved/agreed programme;
• To define resources needed for the projects such as consultants, contractors, specialists, site teams, etc; To define and finalize Consultant's scope of works and to identify and propose the appointment of the Consultant teams;
• To evaluate the development plan and to assess and advise the viability of the projects based on technical point of view and development cost; Liaison with authorities, consultants and contractors throughout the implementation of the projects and to ensure timely completion and within the approved budget;
• Responsible for monitoring the design development process, tender exercise, work progress, development cost, contract management, and evaluation of claims, Variation Orders and Final Account;

• My portfolio in Valiram Group is to take care on all the Watches Division and F&B Division projects in entire South Asia Region. For Watches Division, it consists of Valiram Group self-own watch stores, Swiss Watch Gallery which carries multi high end brands such as Cartier, IWC, Audemar Piguet, Omega, Bell & Ross, Graham and many more international watch brands. We are also the largest Rolex stores operators in Malaysia. For secondary tier watch stores, we have Wear & When Watch stores which carries middle range brands.
• In F&B Division, we are the operators for all Godiva and TWG stores/kiosks in Malaysia. We are also managing our own restaurant, Quivo which first launched in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.
• I am also put responsible for the new Vroom Office at Level 27, Wisma UOA 2 renovation which consists of 14000 square feet.
• To fully maximize sales with responsibility for managing and developing the correct retail format through effective, shop fits/store design.
• To coordinate with Brand's principal, key contractors and landlords in managing shop refit/ new shop opening projects to ensure smooth operation and achieve company objectives in time and in lowest possible costs.
• To fully maximize sales with responsibility for managing and developing the correct retail format through effective shop fits and store design that will improve operational standards.
• To create a unique shopping experience in-store that would clearly communicate to our customers.
• To uphold and build an excellent internal and external customer services atmosphere.

• Promoted to become Regional Project & Facilities Manager and helming 2 countries mainly Malaysia and Singapore. Require to render assistance to other countries whenever is necessary. To implement Standard of Operations (SOP) into other countries to generate a standard protocol and documentations.
• To fully maximize sales with responsibility for managing and developing the correct retail format through effective, shop fits/store design.
• To coordinate with Regional Architecture Department, key contractors and landlords in managing shop refit/ new shop opening projects to ensure smooth operation and achieve company objectives in time and in lowest possible costs.
• To build the brand image of ESPRIT by presenting the fashion in a creative and professional manner in accordance to the Global and Regional Architecture directions.
• To fully maximize sales with responsibility for managing and developing the correct retail format through effective shop fits and store design that will improve operational standards.
• To create a unique shopping experience in-store that would clearly communicate to our customers of the different fashion worlds ESPRIT can provide in our different divisions.
• To uphold and build an excellent internal and external customer services atmosphere through the 'Live ESPRIT' philosophy.

• As this is a new position in Esprit Malaysia, I am heading the Project Department. My job scope required me to liaise with Regional Office in Hong Kong for design approval. I also need to liaise with our Group's designer which is situated in Singapore throughout the entire design process. Upon approval of the Design Pack, then I shall move on to tender process, during this stage I will have to prepare the tender document and send out letter of invitation to tenderers. Next will be preparation of tender evaluation and letter of recommendation for my management approval. Preparation of Letter of Award shall be the next step and conducting weekly meeting to ensure every project are on track.
• Previous project done: Esprit SIS at Parkson, One Utama, P.J Opening on 1st July 2011, Esprit New Store at Mid Valley, K.L Opening on 1st July 2011, Esprit Refresh Store Berjaya Times Square. K.L Opening on 7th October 2011, Esprit New Store at One Utama, PJ Opening on 26th October 2011, Esprit Refresh Store at Johor Tebrau City, JB Opening on 28th November 2011, Esprit New Outlet Store at Johor Premium Outlet Opening on 1st December 2011, Esprit New Store at 1st Avenue, Penang Opening on 15th December 2011, Esprit New Store at Station 18, Ipoh Opening on 28th March 2012, Esprit New Store at Setia City Mall, Shah Alam Opening on 17th May 2012, Esprit Full Refurbishment at Gurney Plaza, Penang Opening on 7th June 2012, Esprit New Store at Johor City Square, Johor Bahru Opening on 5th October 2012, Esprit New Store at Plaza Merdeka, Kuching Opening on 8th December 2013, Esprit SIS at Tangs, Genting Highlands Opening on 12th December 2013.

• Objective of position: To manage the Team and related members of the other departments to ensure successful completion of projects and its profitability as well as successfully securing projects. To ensure that the minimum set project quotas are achieved. To train and motivate the team members. Ensure the timely collection of all dues to the company so that the company will have a healthy cash flow.
• Responsibilities: Train and motivate team members. Groom staff for advancement. Ensure operation systems are adhered to. Manage the entire team and entire members. Monitor project profitability. Orchestrate and manage projects bids. Manage all stages of a project. Monitor project progress. Hold regular team meetings and review progress. Periodic appraisal of team members (quarterly). Recommendation of team for bonus, etc. Approval & review of matters related to team. Manage discipline of team members. Liaison with client, consultants, vendors @ authorities.
• Previous projects done: Standard Chartered Bank - Contact Centre at:- Level 1 & 4, Menara LYL, Petaling Jaya - Restacking of 72 workstations. Level P2 & P3, Menara LYL, Petaling Jaya - New fit-out works. Level 2, Lobby 1, Crystal Plaza, Petaling Jaya - New fit-out works. AC Nielsen Commercial Office at Quattro West, Petaling Jaya Responsible to be a turn-key consultant for this project consists of 3rd, 4th and 5th Floor compromising of total 25000 square feet. Leading a team from initial preliminary layout design, tender stage and continue throughout the construction period. Coordination on M&E works and drawings with appointed M&E Consultant and daily liaison with Client on the weekly Progress Meeting.

• Take the lead role in project department. Responsibility for the project management from initial point of contact (lead generation), presentations, proposals, through contract negotiations and execution. Work closely with the in-house carpentry production and external sub-contractors so that implementation schedules are met.
• Previous projects done: Rimowa at Millenia Walk, Singapore, BBC office at Millenia Tower, Singapore, Diesel cosmetics counter at the following departmental stores in Singapore to detail :- Metro, Paragon, Takashimaya, BHG at Bugis Junction, Godiva at KLCC, Malaysia, Coach at Dunhill temporary store at Satellite Building, KLIA, Malaysia, Luxury Ventures office at Ngee Ann City Tower B, Singapore, Christian Louboution boutique at Ngee Ann City, Singapore, Yin & Yang boutique at Marina Square, Singapore, Corum promotional display towers for Malaysia, Corum wall unit at Cortina, 1-Borneo Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Godiva shop at KLCC, Malaysia, Pedder Red at Erawan, Thailand Bangkok, Camper boutique at Gaysorn, Thailand Bangkok, Lancome SIS at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Christian Louboutin boutique at Ngee Ann City, Singapore, Dunhill boutique at Satellite Building, KLIA, Malaysia, Hugo Boss boutique at Satellite Building, KLIA, Malaysia, Fossil boutique at ION, Orchard, Longchamp boutique at ION, Orchard, Kwan Pen boutique at ION, Orchard.

• As a project executive in RD Design Concepts (M) Sdn Bhd, my scope of works covers from preliminary stage of interior renovation work until completion of the project. In the same time, I will have to draft the Bill of Quantities for a certain projects undertaken and review the costing for the interior renovation works. If the projects involve a consultant, I will have to attend a numerous meeting to discuss all the details involved where else if a oversea consultant is involved I will have to conduct all the discussion and meetings via email and telephone. I will also have to prepare a project schedule and make sure the renovation works will meet the deadline given by the clients. During the renovation period I will have to attend site meeting whenever a project is running and follow up every single item that is involved. Site coordination with contractor while a project is running and problem solving on site.
• Previous project done: Piaget Boutique at Suria KLCC - Responsible for the entire renovation works. Risis Boutique at Suria KLCC - Responsible for the entire renovation works. Folli-Follie Boutique at 1-Utama (New Wing) - Responsible for the entire renovation works. Cosmopolitan Cosmetics Office at Damansara Uptown 1 - Responsible for the entire renovation works. Bran Ryan Hobby Shop at Mid Valley - Responsible for the entire renovation works. Coach Boutique at Suria KLCC - Involved in the kick-start of the renovation works. Sincere Office at UOA II - Assisting my project manager on the renovation works. Watch Exhibition at major shopping complexes Tissot, Longines, Rado, Raymond Weil, Tag Heuer, Maurice Lacroix. Watch promotion at major watch shop in Klang Valley for The Swatch Group, FJ Benjamin, SA Desco, The Valiram Group, Chopard, LVMH, Gucci, Richmont Luxury, BP de Silva and etc. Maintenance and renovation for major high end boutique in Klang Valley such as Chanel, The Hour Glass, Watchshoppe, Emotus, Sincere, WooHing, Cortina, Gucci, Louiss Vuitton, Fendi, Christion Dior, Swiss Union, Jaeger Le Coultre and etc.

• As a project designer in Intrex Industries Sdn Bhd, my scope of works covers from designing stage until completion of construction of the project. In the same time, I have to draft the Bill of Quantities for every projects undertaken and review the costing for construction. Besides that, I have to attend tender interview for certain project to discuss on the pricing and all the details (whenever necessary). I will also have to prepare a project schedule and make sure the renovation works will meet the deadline given by the clients. During the renovation period I will have to attend site meeting whenever a project is running and follow up every single item that is involved. Site coordination with contractor while a project is running and problem solving on site.
• Previous project done: Wah Chan 36th Outlet at Giant, Batu Caves - Responsible for the entire renovation works. My Diamond outlet at Jusco, Metro Prima Kepong - Responsible for the entire renovation works. My Diamond outlet at 1-Utama (Phase 2) - Responsible for the entire renovation works. Soft line & Hard line upgrading works at Jaya Jusco, Mid Valley - Responsible for the renovation works of D.I.Y, Baby & A.V Department. Malaysian Industrial of Development & Finance (MIDF) - Responsible for the extension of surau and library at Grd. Floor and Mezzanine Floor. SBB Mutual Bhd, Financial Care Center at Damansara Perdana Responsible for the entire project renovation works. SBB Mutual Bhd, Agency Office at Sri Petaling Responsible for the entire project renovation works. Gleneagles Hospital (KL) Sdn. Bhd. - Responsible for doing almost all the renovation works for all departments and clinics in the hospital. IDC Market Research (M) Sdn. Bhd. - Responsible for the whole renovation works of the office. Sri KDU Smart School - Responsible to prepare all the detail drawings (orthographic drawings, sections and isometric drawings) of lockers, student tables, teacher tables, computer tables, bookshelves and cabinets for tender purposes. Balfour Beatty Rail (M) Sdn. Bhd. - Responsible for the design and renovation works for the site office at Bukit Beruntung and Slim River. Riverstone Resources Sdn. Bhd. - Responsible for the design and renovation works for the new factory and office at Bukit Beruntung. A M Office Showrooms - Responsible for the design and renovation works for all the showrooms in Klang Valley.

• Appointed as a draftsman when first join the company, promoted to Industrial Designer after five months. Responsible to come out with conceptual design for every product depending to clients requirement. Prepare detail drawings for manufacturing purposes after confirmation from clients. Contact suppliers related to each product needed. Supervised the manufacturing process and brief the factory supervisor.
• Previous project have done: Standard Chartered Bank, SCB (Hong Kong) - Responsible to design few desktop items such as leaflet holders, name display and name cardholder. Hong Kong Jockey Club, HKJC - Responsible to design the recycle box and ticket dispenser unit. Besides that, also responsible to design the betting machines counter (SVT). Development Bank of Singapore, DBS - Responsible to design all desktop items. Besides that, also required to design the queue system for the banks lobby (Queue Table & Writing Table). Pos Bank of Singapore, POSB - Responsible to design all desktop items. Besides that, also required to design few merchandising items such as Quick Cheque Deposit Drop Box, Forms Holders, Queue Pole and many more. Kowloon Motor Bus Limited, KMB (Hong Kong) - Responsible to design the leaflet holders, display case, Internet kiosk and bulletin board. Bank of China, BOC (Hong Kong) - Responsible to design Writing Table and Double Sided Queue Table using metal. Also responsible in designing all desktop items.