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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Cedric Lu

Cedric Lu

Mount Waverley,VIC

Summary

I have gained solid managerial skills from all aspects in hospitality industry and is competency to cope with changing environments. The pandemics have changed the entire industry and meanwhile offered me a different version of my business. It's more like an investment project rather than a career I am pursing. Over the past years, I become a collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

  • Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of customers in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Results-driven task management with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth.
  • Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
  • Resourceful Project Manager with 12 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

Modu Restaurant
04.2014 - Current
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
  • Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
  • Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Built and deployed operational procedures, training programs and administrative systems to handle needs.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Tutor

Deakin University Melbourne Burwood Campus
02.2011 - 11.2012
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Taught and assisted students in such areas as Finance and Management, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
  • Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.

Education

Certificate IV in Building And Construction - Building And Construction Management

Holmesglen Institute, Chadstone
11.2023

BBA - Accounting And Finance

Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC
11.2011
  • Degree Awarded with Honours


Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Sales Planning
  • New Business Development
  • Task Delegation
  • Staff Management
  • Issue Resolution
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Sales Strategies
  • Incident Response
  • Process Improvement
  • Cost Analysis and Savings
  • Attention to Detail
  • Staffing Oversight
  • Professional Networking
  • Budget Controls
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Hiring
  • Purchasing and Planning
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Relations
  • Financial Administration
  • Team Leadership
  • Business Marketing
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Performance Improvement
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Operations Management
  • Accounting Management
  • Training and Development
  • Project Oversight
  • Sales Development
  • Executive Leadership
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Results Orientation
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • People and Culture
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Job Assignments
  • Operational Analysis
  • Equipment Management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Consulting
  • Negotiation
  • Develop Business Structures

Languages

Mandarin
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator - Modu Restaurant
04.2014 - Current
Tutor - Deakin University Melbourne Burwood Campus
02.2011 - 11.2012
Holmesglen Institute - Certificate IV in Building And Construction, Building And Construction Management
Deakin University - BBA, Accounting And Finance
Cedric Lu