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Work History
Education
Skills
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Jonathan Mills

Consultancy
Petaling Jaya,Selangor

Summary

An accomplished manager and results-driven with more then 10 years of commercial and industrial exposure across multiple industries. Possess strong focus and great success in management and operational workflow. Always pragmatic and savvy in identifying business strengths & weakness as well as remodeling business processes, presiding over people development, building accord, recognizing and accelerating employees strength over the “right task” to the “right person” and building potent teams that will overcome daunting tasks.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Director of Food and Beverage

La Taverna Restaurants Sdn Bhd
Bandar Utama
04.2014 - Current
  • Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
  • Worked with qualified chef to diversify menu with new offerings.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
  • Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
  • Helmed the expansion of the company to 3 outlets in Bandar Utama & Penang.


Director

Spanish Tapas "La Taverna Cafe"
Petaling Jaya
12.2012 - 03.2014
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
  • Sourced initial funding to get business up and running while planning initial structure and making strategic first hires.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts to secure competitive pricing for materials and services.
  • Mapped income generating strategies to grow revenue.
  • Identified target customer segments through in-depth research, building tactical marketing strategies.

General Manager, Business Development

Westwick, Carter & Cazana (M) Sdn Bhd
Petaling Jaya
12.2010 - 11.2012
  • Was head-hunted to steer the company vision in generating AD revenue in the Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) industry. Primarily focusing on the Oil & Gas, Port Authority and Shipping Industry
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.

General Manager of Operations

Extec Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Petaling Jaya
12.2004 - 12.2010
  • Providing leadership in all aspects of operations in support of business strategy
  • Re-engineer, direct and streamline all work-flow, systems and processes
  • Customer profiling and data recording
  • Training & motivating employees on aspects of employee engagement, basic company policies and HR strategies and business objectives
  • Generating new revenues line to adapt to the global economic crunch :- - Merchandising - Streamlining of events managements - Package offerings of customization of corporate gifts & products
  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
  • Manage, help generate and qualify sales leads
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Responsible for customer response on inquiries Monitor daily productivity
  • Helmed team of 30 advertising, design and sales professionals.
  • Assisted in the regional business expansion of the company to Jakarta & Singapore
  • Created and helmed a separated division of AD Sales catered directly for Health, Security, Safety & Environment departments for all Oil & Gas and Shipping Companies.

General Manager of Operations

Modelle International Corp (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Petaling Jaya
03.2009 - 11.2010
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Directly involved in publication, new market magazine distribution, oversaw AD Sales performance increase.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Manager in Training

Edgency (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Petaling Jaya
03.2003 - 12.2004
  • In charge of operational and administrative processes to support business objectives
  • Strategic planning for market penetration and distribution AD revenue channels
  • Consulting and business development
  • Market survey generation of competitor databases and assessing, devising, and implementing of marketing promotions
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
  • Manage, help generate and qualify sales leads.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees by providing training and development resources.

OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVE

Stars Restaurant, Tai Tong Group of Companies
Bandar Sunway
12.2001 - 09.2002
  • Generate reports daily, weekly and monthly
  • Arrangement of employee’s daily duty roster and management’s monthly work schedules
  • Inventory control of the F&B for Stars Restaurant
  • Train new employees on operational workflow of company policies
  • Market survey generation of competitor databases and assessing, devising, and implementing of marketing promotions
  • Responsible for customer complaints and feedbacks to improve customer service experience
  • Introduced Event catering to boost company sales
  • Streamlines POS system operations to monitor daily pilferage of overall food & beverage cost, removal of daily purchases via Cash Sales, tracking of group level outlet sales

Event Coordinator

Creative Events Management
Damansara Utama, KL
05.2001 - 10.2001
  • Setup of backdrop, Setup of stage, Setup of sound system & lights, Coordination of event and also usher guests in.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.

Student Event Coordinator

JW Event Management
TTDI, KL
11.2000 - 01.2001
  • Setup of backdrop, Setup of stage, Setup of sound system & lights, Coordination of event and also usher guests in.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Secondary High School
Petaling Jaya
01.1997 - 12.2001

Diploma in IT (APIIT) - Business in Information Technology

Asia Pacific Institute of Technology
Bukit Jalil
01.2002 - 08.2003

Skills

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Career Experience

  • DIRECTOR, Modelle International Corp (M) Sdn. Bhd., 03/01/09, Present, Reengineer, direct and streamline all work-flow, systems and processes. Involved in mentoring, training and providing leadership to all levels of the organisation. Initiated and encouraged employee development to improve essential operative skills increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • GENERAL MANAGER, Extec Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., 03/01/03, Present, Providing leadership in all aspects of operations in support of business strategy. Reengineer, direct and streamline all work-flow, systems and processes. Customer profiling and data recording. Training & motivating employees on aspects of employee engagement, basic company policies and HR strategies and business objectives. Generating new revenues line to adapt to the global economic crunch :- - Merchandising - Streamlining of events managements - Package offerings of customization of corporate gifts & products. Responsible for customer response on inquiries. Monitor daily productivity. Manage, help generate and qualify sales leads. Market survey generation of competitor databases and assessing, devising, and implementing of marketing promotions.
  • GENERAL MANAGER, Edgency (M) Sdn. Bhd., 03/01/03, 12/01/04, In charge of operational and administrative processes to support business objectives. Strategic planning for market penetration and distribution channels. Consulting and business development. Market survey generation of competitor databases and assessing, devising, and implementing of marketing promotions. Responsible for customer response on inquiries. Monitor daily productivity. Manage, help generate and qualify sales leads.
  • Part Time, Creative Events Management, Damansara Utama, KL, 11/01/01, 01/01/02, Responsibilities: 1. Setup of backdrop 2. Setup of stage 3. Setup of sound system & lights 4. Coordination of event and also usher guests in.
  • Part Time, JW Event Management, TTDI, KL, 11/01/00, 12/01/00, Responsibilities: 1. Setup of backdrop 2. Setup of stage 3. Setup of sound system & lights 4. Coordination of event and also usher guests in.
  • OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVE, Stars Restaurant, Tai Tong Group of Companies, 12/01/01, 04/01/02, Generate reports daily, weekly and monthly. Arrangement of employee’s daily duty roster and management’s monthly work schedules. Inventory control of the F&B for Stars Restaurant. Train new employees on operational workflow of company policies. Market survey generation of competitor databases and assessing, devising, and implementing of marketing promotions. Responsible for customer complaints and feedbacks. Monitor daily productivity.

References

  • Mr. Jeff Wong, jeffwong100@hotmail.com, +65 9191 4763
  • Ms. Coreen Sham, coreen@acs.my, 012-3700 593

Timeline

Director of Food and Beverage

La Taverna Restaurants Sdn Bhd
04.2014 - Current

Director

Spanish Tapas "La Taverna Cafe"
12.2012 - 03.2014

General Manager, Business Development

Westwick, Carter & Cazana (M) Sdn Bhd
12.2010 - 11.2012

General Manager of Operations

Modelle International Corp (M) Sdn. Bhd.
03.2009 - 11.2010

General Manager of Operations

Extec Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
12.2004 - 12.2010

Manager in Training

Edgency (M) Sdn. Bhd.
03.2003 - 12.2004

Diploma in IT (APIIT) - Business in Information Technology

Asia Pacific Institute of Technology
01.2002 - 08.2003

OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVE

Stars Restaurant, Tai Tong Group of Companies
12.2001 - 09.2002

Event Coordinator

Creative Events Management
05.2001 - 10.2001

Student Event Coordinator

JW Event Management
11.2000 - 01.2001

High School Diploma -

Secondary High School
01.1997 - 12.2001
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