Experience

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

• Malaysia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas

• Thailand
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of People & Culture

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

  Pre-opening team of the 1st Anantara in Malaysia, consisting of 90 rooms, 13 villas and 5 residences. With room rates starts from RM 900 up to RM24,000 per night, this property provide authentic luxury with personalized serviced. In charge of HR team of 6, overseeing the entire HR operation including managing hostel and outsourced cafeteria. Providing full support and in-charge of HR related measures during the Covid crisis in 2020-2021 with multiple combination of strategies to ensure the continuation of the business. Went on weekly task force from Feb, March and April to sister property - Avani Sepang GoldCoast in year 2022 to support the operation during the vacated position of DHR. Show less



M101 Holdings Sdn Bhd

• Malaysia
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Human Resources Manager

  • May 2017 - Apr 2019

  M101 is a leading mixed-development property group, championing property tourism with over 50% of buyers from abroad. As part of the pioneer of the Sirocco Hospitality Group, I was involved in 4 hotel projects in the blueprint. Successfully opened of RED by Sirocco KL (143 rooms) in 2018. Involved with the brand collaboration and the licensing agreement signing with Hasbro, and towards the pre-opening of Monopoly Mansion by Hasbro, a fun family-themed hotel comprising 300 rooms. Assisted with the planning for the 2 pipeline projects: G.I. Joe Bootcamp, also under the Hasbro brand, and the planning for the revival of the iconic Planet Hollywood brand, which will feature 200 rooms. Show less



Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Was transferred ( lateral move ) from Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan, to The Westin Kuala Lumpur, a Hotel with a wellness concept, located at the Golden Triangle Kuala Lumpur.This 35-story hotel has 380 hotel rooms and 63 residential suites.

• Human Resources Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Jul 2016

  The first International brand in Sandakan, Sabah- operates with 299 rooms and 3 signature outlets - the Eatery , Best Brew , and concept outlet called Wrapped. Old charm of the bygone area laced with modern hints of local culture and the daily bustling of the petite township. Sandakan is also famous for its world renown Orangutan and Sun bears sanctuaries and ecotourism Kinabatangan river, wet lands and prime rain forest. Performed the restructuring of the manning during the cross-border attacks and pirates crisis in years 2015 that affected the Hotel business significantly. Successfully converted the salary structure from salary with service charge to clean wage in 2016. Show less



Promenade Hotel

• Latvia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

• Human Resources Executive

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

• Human Resources Officer

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

  A member of the pre-opening team, a first 4-star business class hotel in Tawau, consists of 180 rooms and the largest pillarless ballroom, and the tallest building in Tawau, Sabah. Managing total staffing of 178 during the pre-opening year ( 2008 ) and assisting the Management to re-structuring the manning with constant review of manpower budget and allocation according to the business situation and market trend 2 years after opening (2010).In mid-year 2012, re-scaling of the salary structure and staff benefits, to comply as per Malaysia Ministry of Human Resources order in implementation of minimum wage on 1st January 2013. Apply for deferment and liaise with MAH and MEF in updates of minimum wage implementation.Converted whole payroll structure from conventional Hotel practice which consists of service charge distribution to clean wage in the same year. Show less