JULLIAN JOHN
Vice President, Operations
Subang Jaya
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice-President of Operations (Group)
University Of Cyberjaya/ Cyberjaya Education Group
03.2023 - Current
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Increased profitability with cost control measures and revenue generation initiatives.
- Drove expansion into new markets by researching opportunities, evaluating risks, and executing successful entry strategies.
- Reduced operational costs by optimizing resource allocation and negotiating better contracts with suppliers.
- Implemented new technologies to automate processes, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased efficiency.
Bursar / COO
University Of Cyberjaya
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Mentored employees at all levels within the organization to support their professional development goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to optimize workflow and enhance communication channels.
- Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Partnered with HR on employee engagement initiatives that enhanced workplace morale while reducing turnover rates.
Senior Manager, Branding & Marketing
University Of Cyberjaya
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
Manager, Office of the Executive Director
YTL Land & Development Bhd., (Sentul Raya Sdn. Bhd.)
2 2012 - 06.2015
- Reporting directly to the Executive Director & providing high-level support for senior management, coordinating the activities of various unit heads, on-going operations, and managing information flow within the department.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review project documentations.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve project outcomes for the cement manufacturing and property development business.
Manager, Corporate Affairs Projects and Strategy (Group-level)
UCSI Group, Kuala Lumpur
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Co-ordinated and led the public relations team that organised the press announcements of the Group's Economic Transformation Programme (ETP)'s Project
- Generated close to RM1 million worth in publicity through successful interviews and press releases.
Manager, Corporate Affairs Projects
UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Applied and won three successful Corporate Awards for the University and one for the CEO including the Ministry of International Trade & Industry Excellence award, and the Star Outstanding Business Award.
Senior Executive
UCSI Centre for Research Excellence
10.2005 - 12.2007
- Joined the University's research department as a Research Assistant and promoted twice to Senior R&D Executive.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
01.2013 - 04.2014
B. Eng. (Hons) Communication & Electronic Engineering, 2nd Class II - undefined
Northumbria University, U.K.
01.2002 - 04.2006
Skills
Team Leadership
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Performance Management
Marketing
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Verbal and written communication
Negotiation
Key Performance Indicators
Lead Generation
Project Management
Administration and Reporting
Skillsattributes
SAP, MS Office Suite, MATLab, Web Authoring tools, Image & Video Editing tools, Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2000, Excellent public speaking skills from experiences as a debate champion and public speaker, Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Tamil, Possess own transport and willing to travel for work, Capable of identifying team members' strengths and delegating duties to individual members to ensure a coherent effort to achieve objectives., Confident in forming opinion and articulating them effectively in any type of situation or crowd.
Extracurricularcommunityengagement
- 2013, Committee Member, Victoria University MBA Club
- 2011, President, TAC National Methodist Youth Fellowship
- 2010, Secretary, Persaudaraan Belia Methodist Malaysia
- 2009, President, Selangor TAC Methodist Youth Fellowship
- 2003/04, University Student Disciplinary Board - Student Representative
- 2003, Chairman, Student Council Elections Commission
- 2003, Vice-President of Administrative Affairs, University Student Council
- 2002, Secretary, University Student Council
- 2001, Top Debater, District Level, National Debate Championship - Piala Dato' Wira Abd Rahman Arshad
- 2001, School Team Leader, UMW Toyota - TrEES Environmental Management Programme
Commonname
JULLIAN JOHN
Nricname
Jullian Umesh a/l John Soundara Rajan
Nric
841118-14-5085
Tel
+6 017 611 0670
Summaryhighlights
- Seeking to leverage on strong professional experience in corporate brand management and expand upon MBA knowledge in branding, business strategy and development.
- High performer in the MBA course with a CGPA of 3.9/4.0 and strong research, analysis, problem solving & strategic planning skills.
- MBA project experiences include strategic analysis of the airline industries, financial analysis of beverage & rubber product industries and business plan development for a fictional SME.
- Nine (9) years of work experience specialising in research & analysis, execution of corporate initiatives & brand alignment.
- Currently providing high-level support, research and analysis for the Executive Director & coordinating the activities of cross-functional teams to achieve the company's corporate objectives.
- Assist senior management in understanding critical issues, provide insights, formulating strategies and position papers to secure government/regulators' buy-in and executing strategic solutions.
- Led a cross functional team handling the public announcements and launch of a public-private partnership project under the Economic Transformation Plan (Education EPP 10) and multi-million dollar investment projects for a former employer.
- Highly accountable and responsible for safeguarding confidential information. Familiar with software tools and office applications including SAP & MS Office.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/18/84
Publications
- Performance of Scheduling Algorithms in High Speed Downlink Packet Access, John, J. U., Pillay, S., Proceeding (527) Networks and Communication Systems - 2006, 527(029), 68
- A study on the characteristics of the proportional fairness scheduling algorithm in HSDPA, John, J. U., Trianon, A. M., Pillay, S., Research and Development, 2006. SCOReD 2006. 4th Student Conference on Research & Development, 33-37
- Fast Clearance Proportional Fairness Scheduling Algorithm for HSDPA, John, J. U., Pillay, S., Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering, 315-320
References
RM 8,000/month (exc. benefits), 2 months' notice
Timeline
Vice-President of Operations (Group)
University Of Cyberjaya/ Cyberjaya Education Group
03.2023 - Current
Bursar / COO
University Of Cyberjaya
10.2018 - 03.2023
Senior Manager, Branding & Marketing
University Of Cyberjaya
06.2015 - 10.2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
01.2013 - 04.2014
Manager, Corporate Affairs Projects and Strategy (Group-level)
UCSI Group, Kuala Lumpur
06.2010 - 01.2012
Manager, Corporate Affairs Projects
UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur
01.2008 - 05.2010
Senior Executive
UCSI Centre for Research Excellence
10.2005 - 12.2007
B. Eng. (Hons) Communication & Electronic Engineering, 2nd Class II - undefined
Northumbria University, U.K.
01.2002 - 04.2006
Manager, Office of the Executive Director
YTL Land & Development Bhd., (Sentul Raya Sdn. Bhd.)
2 2012 - 06.2015