Experience

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  Edward Kwan

  • www.edwardkwan.net

  • Artisan

    • Dec 2014 - Present
    • www.edwardkwan.net

    Edward Kwan is a fashion label specialising in unique handmade bow ties, ties, pocket squares and hair bows. Edward Kwan was founded in 2013 by Zara Lim. We regularly work with clients to create hand painted designs and custom wedding orders as well as corporate orders with company branding hand painted on to products. Our corporate clients include The Wiggles, KitchenAid and SpineArt.Edward Kwan is named after Zara's grandfather who, until the age of 85, worked full time as a master tailor at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore and has made suits for Bill Clinton, George Bush Senior and the first president of Singapore, Yusof Ishak. He now works by appointment only.The original tailoring business was passed down from Zara's great grandfather.All products are handmade in Melbourne, Australia by myself. All hand painted products are designed and hand painted by Zara.Enquiries: [email protected]

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  Bayview on the Park Hotel

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Duty Manager

    • Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
    • Melbourne, Australia

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  Seasons Botanic Gardens Apartment Hotel

  • Front Office Manager

    • Aug 2004 - Dec 2011

    Front Office Manager over 4 yearsNight Manager/ Senior Duty Manager 3 yearsAwarded Seasons Australia Hotel Group Best Employee 2009

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  Werribee Mansion Hotel

  • Night Manager

    • Aug 2001 - Aug 2004

    Worked at the Prince Hotel, Medina Flinders and Werribee Mansion Hotels

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  Satay House Indonesian Licensed Restaurant

  • Launceston, Tasmania

  • Restaurateur

    • 1984 - Jun 2001
    • Launceston, Tasmania

    Opened Tasmania's first Indonesian restaurant. Moved to Melbourne in 2001 to work in the hotel industry.listings - Food Lovers Guide Book to Tasmania, Gourmet Traveller magazine (Tas feature category), Her World (Singapore) magazine (Tas feature), Mietta's Guidebook of Restaurants in Australia ( Penguin), The Japanese Guidebook to TasmaniaAnnual Targa International Car Rally Tasmania - one of selected caterers for Launceston Car Rally Showcase night.Restaurant and Caterers Association of Tasmania - member till June 2001Steering Committee Member of AIST( The Association of Independent Schools of Tasmania) re VET (Vocational Educational Training) for Schools Hospitality Programme.2000-30 June 2001