RESUME

Name : Malizan Zakaria

Home Address : 1170, Jalan Perwira, Gugusan Manjoi, 30020 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan.

Hand phone : +60 12-6810861 (), +84 905207010 (Vietnam)

Email : [email protected]

I.C. No : A 1761319 (old), 710114-08-5951 (new)

Sex : Male

Age : 49 (D.O.B: 14th January 1971)

Place of Birth : Perak, Malaysia

Nationality : Malaysian

Height / Weight : 183cm / 69 kg

Language Spoken : English & Malay Written : English & Malay

Marital Status : Married with 3 children

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Malizan Zakaria is an Ipoh born lad who has been in the hospitality industry for nearly 33 years. His earliest career started as a Banquet part time worker at the tender year of 16 at The Royal Casuarina Hotel in Ipoh. Through his determination and hard work, he was offered to be a Restaurant Waiter in 1989. By 1991 he became the youngest F&B Captain in Sheraton Langkawi Resort, Kedah. When he again became the youngest Restaurant Manager 3 years later, he was given the opportunity to work at Sheraton Utama Hotel, Brunei and then Sheraton Labuan Hotel. He received the “Manager of the quarter” award from both hotels. After two and a half years he joined the Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu to become the Food & Beverage Manager.

There, he leads his F&B team the making of the longest Swiss Roll in Malaysian Book of Records. Later he furthers his experience as a Food & Beverage Manager in Allson Klana Resort, Seremban. Under his leadership, his F&B department won 7 medals in the 7th Penang International Salon Gastronomique 1999 and 11 medals in the Culinary Malaysia’99 at PWTC KL.

In September 2001, he left for new challenges in where he worked at the Concorde Hotel KL. He was in charge of one of the busiest and the most happenings F&B outlets in KL. During his tenure there, he realised that given the opportunity, he is ready to take on a bigger responsibility, and he joined Park City Everly Hotel Bintulu, Sarawak to become the Hotel Manager at the age of 32.

In August 2005, the hotel was awarded “Excellence in Hotel Services” for 4 star city hotel category by the Malaysia Tourism Award 2004 and a finalist of Hospitality Asia Platinum award 2005 / 2006.

Due to his good track of records with Sheraton, in August 2006 he was offered the position of Director of Food & Beverage back to Sheraton Langkawi Resort with the main objective to coordinate a project of renovating the F&B outlets and to bring the department level to a greater height.

After a year of service with Sheraton, he took up an offer as Director of Food & Beverage at Sofitel Vinpearl Resort & Spa Vietnam to gain an international experience and to lead a bigger F&B team and more challenging scope of job. At this resort, he led the team to be certified by ISO 22,000 for the Food & Beverage Department.

After a year abroad, he was offered to be back in Malaysia to take a job as General Manager in a 5 star Boutique Resort with 97 rooms including 13 Royal Suites in the east cost of Malaysia under the management of Ri-Yaz Hotels & Resorts at Pulau Duyong Kuala Terengganu before joining Concorde & Hard Rock Management Group as a General Manager at Sutra Beach Resort & Spa located at Setiu, Terengganu. Later the resort won a prestige award “Excellent in Services” 3 star resort category by the Malaysian Tourism Award 2008 / 2009. Malizan continue his career journey returning to Vietnam in 2012 with the same owner to managed Vinpearl Luxury Resort Nha Trang, a 5 star luxury resort consist of 84 villas with attached private pool in each villa. After a year contract, he joined Holiday Villa Resort Cherating before seconded to Tabung Haji Hotel Kuala Terengganu under the same management. In 2014 he grabbed an opportunity to be back to his hometown when he was offered a job at Casuarina@Meru Hotel, Ipoh as General Manager and after 2 years he joined Lost World of Tambun Theme Park, Hotel & Spa ranking top 10 theme park in South East Asia as a General Manager.

While he is still with The Lost World of Tambun, he moved a step higher in his hotel career when he built a 24 rooms budget hotel in Ipoh & he name it M Motel Meru,Ipoh. He left Lost World of Tambun to focus on the new opening of his 1st own hotel. After his hotel opened in March 2017 and running smoothly by his family, he got an offer back to Vietnam and joined L’Alya Ninh Van Bay on 12 July 2017. A luxury boutique resort with 33 villas and run with a team of 218 staff! A top notch luxurious villas with butler service and personalise touch! Here he bagged “Employee of the year” award by the parents company Conasi in 2018 & again in following year he bagged “Conasi Award 2019”.

CAREER

12/07/17 till to date General Manager L’Alya Ninh Van Bay Situated along charming and romantic Ninh Van Bay, L’Alya is natural, pristine and surrounded by picturesque sceneries. At the place where time is forgotten, guest will be pampered in the openness of tranquil woods, blue natural sea and spectacular settings under the sunset. Captivated by fine cuisines, the naivety of local people and top notched services. Extremely private space makes guest feel the serenity and peace of mind. Nature favorably gives Nha Trang a variety of charming sceneries including sapphire blue sea, endless golden sand, peaceful islands with lapping waves and bustling fishing villages. Nha Trang was once designated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by Lonely Planet magazine and one of the top 10 new Asian destinations by Tripadvisor.

15/10/15 till 31/12/16 General Manager Sunway Lost World of Theme Park, Hotel & Spa, Ipoh Ranking South East Asia top 10 best theme park and 3rd in Malaysia after Sunway Lagoon & Legoland for 2015 and Perak highest tourism destination with 900,000+ visitors for 2015. Lost World Hotel consist 174 rooms with 3 star set up but being the highest average room rate in Ipoh with RM238 for 2015 and till now still the market leaders for Ipoh hotels.

01/04/14 till 15/10/15 General Manager Casuarina@Meru Hotel, Ipoh A government own 4 star business hotel with 146 rooms and suites. Reporting to Executive Director, and beside the accommodation, the hotel operates the Amanjaya Convention Centre the biggest convention centre in Perak with 3,000 theatre style sitting, coffee house, Patisserie and Executive Club.

Job responsibilities: Ensuring all departments perform successfully to their maximum efficiency in accordance with standards of operations procedures and are individually profitable in accordance with budget guidelines.

Provides overall leadership, guidance, and direction to the hotel management team and to provide the highest quality in standards and services. In addition, acts as the main liaison between the client and hotel staff.  Responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, implementing Hotel Mission of Business Strategy; ensuring the Business Principles and Core Standards, etc.  Executive of business strategy; ensuring the Business Excellent framework is utilised in order to achieve goals set in the SBU (Strategic Business Unit) Balanced Scorecard or KPI.  Conducting frequent and thorough inspections of the hotel operations to ensure service excellence is consistently maintained.  Verifying that the best products are used in the hotel operations on a regular basis.  Taking responsibilities for the timely delivery of capital projects within the building and assist PKNP in other chain to ensure company assets are effectively maintained.  Ensuring health, safety, hygiene and order relevant legislative obligations fulfilled; ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the hotel, guests and colleagues.  To conduct or chair regular communication meetings with departments heads and actively participate in relevant business meetings to facilities effective communication. Financial:  Ensuring that each operation is accounted for separately as an individual profit centre, the Department Head is fully accountable for its profitability and the operational budget strictly adhered to.  Monthly forecasts.  Staying up-to-date with financial results (budget versus actual) in sales and cost areas and ensure that sales and profit are maximised.  Controlling expenses and recommend and implement measures to control them. Marketing:  Prepare the yearly marketing plan.  Ensuring that an effective marketing approach is applied to all operations.  Fully understanding the market needs and desires for each operation and ensure that the relevant products are developed by the management team. Guest Service:  Be available to meet with guests and assist Department Heads in responding to guest complaints in a timely and emphatic manner.  Closely monitoring guest feedback, communication feedback results and making recommendations for improvement. Colleague Focus:  Recruit and select members of the management team who meet the desired profile and can deliver the Hotel’s core competencies.  Mentoring and coaching Department Heads and encouraging them to take responsibility for their own development and growth.  Managing performance of all direct reports in line with company policy (Coaching, Quarterly Reviews, Annual Appraisal, and Talent Management).

15/04/13 till 30/03/14 - General Manager TH Hotel & Convention Centre Terengganu (Under Holiday Villa Management) Tabung Haji latest 4 star hotel with Syariah compliance consist of 182 rooms (Superior, Deluxe & Suites). Convention Centre with 3,000 theater style sitting, 1,500 Banquet service in the Ballroom. Also with 4 conference rooms and 9 meeting rooms. Reason of leaving - Opportunity to come back to hometown Ipoh.

01/09/12 – 14/04/13 - General Manager Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Cherating Eastern Pavilion Boutique Resort & Spa Cherating 4 star resort with 134 rooms situated on the charming beach of Cherating at the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia, the Eastern Pavilion Boutique Resort & Spa Cherating is a first class boutique resort presented by its next-door sister resort, the Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Cherating. This quaint resort boasts of 12 distinctive Malaysian villas that combine rustic and traditional Malay architecture with private pool in each villa. Reason of leaving - Seconded to TH Hotel & Convention Centre Terengganu under the same management.

1/08/11 – 31/07/12 - General Manager Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang, Vietnam 6 star luxury resort with 84 Villas including private pool in each villa. Reporting to Group General Manager and a part from 84 Villas, the resort operates with all day dining restaurant, Vietnamese Fine Dining, Lobby Bar & Pool Bar. Reason of leaving - 1 year contract ended and the owner want to give a try to local Vietnamese to be General Manager of the resort.

2010 - 2011 - Hotel Consultant (Freelance) Yayasan Pembangunan Usahawan 3 star Hotel – T-Hotel Gong Badak, Kuala Terengganu. Assisting YPU with ideas and suggestion on the hotel lay-out, concept and overall hotel plan according to the state approve budget.

Hotel Consultant (Freelance) Shada Suite Hotel & Residence, Jeddah Boutique Luxury Apartment concept. Working with the owner to set up policies & procedures, report on suggestions for improvement with a proper hotel system. Working on the 2nd hotel project with proper planning, ideas and suggestions.

01/08/09 till 31/07/11 - General Manager Sutra Beach Resort & Spa, Terengganu Reported to Director in Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Managed 120 rooms beach resort with 4 Suites, 2 F&B outlets, room service and banquet rooms. Reason of leaving - 2 years contract ended and I ventured into Seafood Restaurant business but not really successful.

01/08/08 till 31/07/09 - General Manager Ri-Yaz Heritage Resort & Spa, Terengganu

Reported to Managing Director in head office at Cyberview Lodge. Managed the only 5 star boutique resort in Kuala Terengganu with a total of 97 rooms inclusive 13 Royal Suites, 3 F&B outlets, Room Service, Banquet Ballroom up to 800 person sit down dinner, an Exhibition Hall and also a Marina Club as the yearly venue used for the Monsoon Cup international event. Reason of leaving - Ex-employer (Concorde Hotel KL) offered to manage one of their properties.

01/08/07 till 15/07/08 - Director of Food & Beverage Sofitel Vinpearl Resort & Spa Vietnam

Reported to the General Manager & in the board of directors level. Resort is with 500 rooms with 5 restaurants, 5 bars, 2 room service and Banquet Ballroom with a capacity of 1,000 person.

Responsibilities & Achievements: ~ Re design each outlet concept ~ Re do the budget manning for kitchen & service base on the above concept. ~ Upgrade the F&B equipment standard level with new implementation and latest product in the market. ~ Develop new Standard Operating Procedure for F&B ~ Develop training program for outlet managers, chefs & Chief Steward ~ Implement HACCP to kitchen operation. ~ Applying ISO 22,000 for F&B ~ Set budget and objective for F&B ~ Upgrade F&B system & innovative way of doing things in the department ~ Develop a business plan for F&B Sales ~ Implement a new F&B promotions through out all outlets ~ Give suggestion to owner on overall hotel operations related to other department. ~ Increase productivity by downsizing the staff strength of 23% from 355 total staff to a total of 273 employees (138 F&B service, 105 kitchen & 30 steward). Reason of leaving - Change management and owner manage himself locally.

01/08/06 till 31/07/07 - Director of Food & Beverage Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort

Reported to General Manager and as EXCOM level. Managed 3 restaurants, 3 bar outlets, in room dining and Banquet Ballroom up to 500 person sit down dinner with 2 meeting rooms.

Responsibilities & Achievements: * People Winning Through Collaboration ~ Execute “Building World Class Brand” service culture ~ Minimum of 3 six sigma project per year ~ To achieve Associates Service Index target of 4.5 (out of 5)

* Operations Excellence with Inspirational Service ~ Maintain brand standard best practise ~ Maintain food cost at 32% & beverage cost at 19% ~ To achieve budgeted GOP percentage

* Grow Smart, Grow Fast, Grow Together ~ Preparing F&B business plan and execute to all outlet managers, chefs and Chief Steward. ~ Identify internal candidate to be groom from outlet manager level to Asst. Food & Beverage position

* Cultivate Customer. Care More ~ Enhance business through customer loyalty program ~ To achieve “Guest Service Index” target of 8.20 (out of 10) * World Class Brands Powered by Innovation ~ Follow Global Brand Standard ~ Set target to outlet managers, chefs & stewards with a minimum of 13 hours training per quarter

 Manage a total of 163 employees (75 F&B service, 65 kitchen & 23 steward) with a total revenue of RM14 million per annum. Reason of leaving - Opportunity to work overseas (Vietnam)

01/01/04 to 31/07/06 - Hotel Manager Park City Everly Hotel Bintulu, Sarawak

Reported to Group General Manager in KL & the hotel owner in Sarawak.. Managed a 4 star business hotel with 225 rooms, 3 F&B outlets, room service and Banquet Ballroom up to 500 person sit down dinner with 7 meeting rooms.

Responsibilities & Achievements: ~ Achieved the highest average room rate in Sarawak with an ARR of RM 146.01 in 2004

~ Achieved a GOP of 45% by implementing cost effectiveness through out all departments.

~ Achieved 99.2% of the guest survey index.

~ With a total of 225 guest rooms and 5 F&B outlets, only managed with an average of 124 staff per month with a 0.55 staff ratio to a room

~ Monthly average revenue of RM9,205 per staff ratio.

~ Overall the labour cost was 10.34% against the hotel revenue.

~ Malaysia Tourism Awards 2004 “Excellence in Hotel Services 4 Star” (City) ~ Finalist of the Hospitality Asia Platinum Award

“Excellence Best 4 Star Business Hotel” 2005 – 2006

“Excellence In Hospitality Personality Hotel Manager Award” 2005 – 2006 Reason of leaving - Ex-employer (Sheraton) offered to re-join

01/09/01 to 31/12/03 - Food and Beverage Manager Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur Reported to General Manager and function as a Department Head. Managed 3 restaurants, 2 bar outlets, in room dining and Banquet Ballroom up to 800 person sit down dinner with 16 meeting rooms. Also as a main caterer for Sultan of & Sultan of Perak functions at their palace with a capacity range from 1000 pax to more than 2000 pax.

Responsibilities & Achievements: ~ Budgeted revenue on average of RM2 million a month

~ Managed a total of 210 F&B employees.

~ Maintain food cost at 35% & beverage cost at 23%

~ To achieve budgeted GOP percentage

~ Preparing F&B yearly promotion plan and execute to all outlet managers. ~ Enhance business through customer loyalty program

~ To achieve “Guest Satisfaction” target of 9.0 (out of 10)

~ Coordinate internal & external training to outlet managers, chefs & stewards with a minimum of 1 hour training per department per week Reason of leaving - Bigger challenge as Hotel Manager.

08/06/98 to 31/08/01 - Food and Beverage Manager Allson Klana Resort, Seremban

Reported to General Manager and function as a Department Head and Acting General Manager in the absent of the GM. Managed 3 restaurants, 3 bar outlets, in room dining and Banquet Ballroom up to 1000 person sit down dinner with 5 meeting rooms.

Responsibilities & Achievements: ~ Budgeted revenue on average of RM1.2 million a month

~ Managed a total of 160 F&B employees.

~ Maintain food cost at 36% & beverage cost at 26%

~ To achieve budgeted GOP percentage

~ Preparing F&B yearly promotion plan and execute to all outlet managers.

~ Enhance business through customer loyalty program ~ To achieve “Guest Satisfaction” target of 9.0 (out of 10)

~ Coordinate internal & external training to outlet managers, chefs & stewards with a minimum of 1 hour training per department per week

* 7th Penang International Salon Gastronomique 1999. Bagged total of 7 medals, i.e. 2 Gold, 4 Silver & 1 Bronze.

* Culinary Malaysia’ 99 PWTC, K.L. Bagged total of 11 medals, i.e. 1 Gold, 1 Silver & 9 Bronze.

06/10/97 to 03/02/98 - Food and Beverage Manager Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Reported to General Manager and function as division head. Managed 3 restaurants, 3 bar outlets, in room dining and Banquet Ballroom up to 500 person sit down dinner with 3 meeting rooms.

Responsibilities & Achievements: ~ Budgeted revenue on average of RM1.8 million a month

~ Managed a total of 200 F&B employees.

~ Maintain food cost at 35% & beverage cost at 25%

~ To achieve budgeted GOP percentage

~ Preparing F&B yearly promotion plan and execute to all outlet managers.

~ Enhance business through customer loyalty program

~ To achieve “Guest Satisfaction” target of 9.0 (out of 10)

~ Coordinate internal & external training to outlet managers, chefs & stewards with a minimum of 1 hour training per department per week

~ The Longest Chocolate Swiss Roll in Malaysia – Malaysian Book of Records – 1998.

25/01/96 to 30/09/97 - I.B.U Manager, Food & Beverage Sheraton Labuan Hotel, Labuan FT.

Reported to General Manager and function as an Independent Business Unit Manager for a Brasserie restaurants, 3 bar outlets and in room dining. 01/07/95 to 08/12/95 - Outlets Manager Sheraton Utama Hotel, Brunei

Reported to General Manager and function as a Department Head. Managed 3 outlets, in room dining and 2 Banquet function room up to 300 person sit down dinner. Official caterer for Internal Convention Centre with a capacity of 2000 person sit down dinner with 20 meeting rooms.

12/01/95 to 30/06/96 - Banquet Manager Sheraton Utama Hotel, Brunei

Reported to Restaurants Manager. Handling Banquet Sales, service and catering functions at The International Convention Centre Brunei (ICC) with a Capacity of more than 2000 pax.

01/04/94 to 11/01/95 - Restaurant Manager Acting since 01/11/93 Sheraton Langkawi Resort, Kedah

Reported to F & B Director. Handling an Asian Restaurant with capacity of 120 pax.

10/06/93 to 31/10/93 - Assistant Manager (Banquet) Sheraton Langkawi Resort, Kedah

Reported to F & B Director. Acting as Banquet Manager. Handling a Banquet Ballroom with capacity of 500 pax sit down dinner.

07/10/91 to 09/06/93 - Restaurant Captain Sheraton Langkawi Resort, Kedah

Reported to Restaurant Manager. Assigned in All Day Dining Restaurant with capacity of 160 pax and Seafood Restaurant (Captain’s Grill) of 80 pax capacity.

1991 - F & B Waiter The Park Royal Hotel, Penang

1990 - Restaurant Waiter The Pan Pacific Resort, Pangkor

1989 to 1990 - Restaurant Waiter The Royal Casuarina Hotel, Ipoh

1987 to 1989 - Banquet Part Time Waiter The Royal Casuarina Hotel, Ipoh ASSOCIATION

2017 till 2019 : Vice Chairman Malaysian Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) Perak Chapter

2014 till 2016 : Vice Chairman Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Perak Chapter

2008 till 2013 : Member Persatuan Pelancongan Negeri Terengganu (PPNT)

2009 till 2011 : Vice Chairman Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Terengganu Chapter

2008 till 2013 : Member Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Terengganu Chapter

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2017 : Open University Malaysia MBA Master Business Administration – not graduated due to move to Vietnam

1999 to 2000 : Diploma in Hotel Management Singapore Hotel Association & Training Education Centre (SHATEC) – Joint venture with Malaysian Hotel Association.

1984 to 1988 : St. Michael Institution Passed Malaysia Certificate Examination (MCE / SPM)

COURSE ATTENDED

2007 - Leading Starwood By Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc

2006 - BWCB (Building World Class Brand) By Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort

2005 - Harrison Innerview Profile Interpretation Workshop By Value Hospitality & Omni View Consultancy.

2004 - Cornell Hotel Administration Simulation Exercise (CHASE) By Prof. Robert M Chase, Cornell University - Situational Leadership By ParkCity Everly Hotel & Businesscraft Consultant

- “SYANDAG” (Synergy Diagnosis) By ParkCity Everly Hotel

2003 - Team Building Course: Create Customer Satisfaction Through Integrative Teamwork By Concorde Hotel KL & Added Impact.

2002 - Managing Service Quality Training By Concorde Hotel KL & SQ Centre.

- CPR and First Aid Training By Concorde Hotel KL & Earthwin Emergency Academy.

2002 - Motivation Workshop Seminar By Concorde Hotel KL & Global Implementor. Service

- Team Building Programme By Concorde Hotel KL & SQ Centre.

2000 - Customer Service Excellent By Allson Klana Resort Seremban.

- Fire Fighting (BOMBA TRAINING) By Allson Klana Resort Seremban & HRA Consultant Services

1999 - HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) By Romano Gatland Wordwide.

1996 - S.A.M.E (Sheraton Account Management Effectiveness) By Sheraton Labuan Hotel. (Part 2)

- Train the Trainer By Australia Tafe International & Sheraton Labuan Hotel

- Accessor Training By Australia Tafe International & Sheraton Labuan Hotel

1995 - S.A.M.E (Sheraton Account Management Effectiveness) By Sheraton Utama Hotel, Brunei.

1992 - Training Skill Workshop By Sheraton Langkawi Resort, Kedah. - Role & Responsibility of Supervisor by Sheraton Langkawi Resort,Kedah. 1991 - S.G.S.S. - Sheraton Guest Satisfaction System by Sheraton Langkawi Resort. SPECIAL AWARD / APPRECIATION (PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS) i. Being awarded “Employee of the year” by management company Conasi ii. Being awarded “CONASI AWARD 2019” by management company iii. Appreciation by Istana Iskandariah Kuala Kangsar Perak for contribution and commitment towards the Sultan of Perak coronation in 2015. iv. Appreciation by Concorde Hotel for team support from Concorde Hotel KL in conjunction with Royal Banquet Function of MAJLIS PENGURNIAN DARJAH (DK) to former Malaysian PM Tun Mahathir before his retirement on September 2003 at Istana Alam Shah . v. Appreciation by HRH Sultan of Selangor in conjunction with his 2000 pax Royal Banquet Dinner (KEMAHKOTAAN) on March 2003 at Istana Alam Shah Klang. vi. Appreciation by HRH Sultan of Selangor in conjunction with his birthday party on December 2002 at Istana Selangor KL. vii. Perfect Attendance by Allson Klana Resort Seremban in 2000. viii. Being awarded “5 years service award” by ITT Sheraton in 1997. ix. Being awarded “Manager of the Quarter” by Sheraton Labuan Hotel in 1997. x. Being awarded “Manager of the Quarter” by Sheraton Utama Brunei in 1995. xi. Being awarded “Employee of the Month” by Sheraton Langkawi Resort in 1992.

PRE OPENING EXPERIENCE i. 1990 - Parkroyal Hotel, Penang. ii. 1991 - Sheraton Langkawi Resort. iii. 1996 - Sheraton Labuan Hotel. iv. 1997 - Promenade Hotel, Kota Kinabalu. i. 2008 - Ri-Yaz Heritage Resort & Spa K. Terengganu. (Re-branding) ii. 2011 - Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang, Vietnam iii. 2013 - TH Hotel & Convention Centre Terengganu CURRENT REMUNATION PACKAGE

USD$7,000 tax free per month with family package

REFERENCE

Tuan Haji Abdul Halim Ismail Former Chief Executive Officer Tabung Haji Hotels & Residence HP: 012-3723260 Email: [email protected]

En. Kamal Merican Regional Manager Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts HP: 019-2863221 Email: [email protected]