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Vignesh Mannar

Officer,Australia

Summary

Business leader with proven success in implementing best practices that enhance efficiency and sustainability across hospitality, events, and property management sectors. Expertise in asset management within commercial properties, demonstrating strong leadership and stakeholder engagement. Detail-oriented manager skilled in navigating complex, collaborative environments to drive commercial outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager Buildings

Crown Resorts
Melbourne, VIC
01.2024 - Current
  • Reporting to the GM of Property Services, the maintenance manager of buildings oversees a wide range of activities spanning 510,000 sqm, encompassing 3 large five-star hotels, over 25 restaurants, event and conferencing spaces, retail, entertainment, and gaming at the heart of Melbourne.
  • Leading a team of over 40 members, including 3 direct reports, a call center dedicated to maintenance requests, and multiple trades-qualified team members.
  • Providing strategic advisory to senior executives and support to immediate team members to achieve targeted outcomes and a process-driven approach for long-term activities.
  • Overseeing approximately $15M in operational expenditure with a strong financial understanding and reporting.
  • Preparing business case justification packs to establish business risks and advocate for contingencies, resulting in strategic spending on capital projects up to
  • 3M in FY25 under my portfolio.
  • Driving procurement strategies for a suitable pool of contractors aligned with the business model, and building a framework for effective management of the contractors, including but not limited to reviewing large tender documents, KPIs, and pricing structures.
  • Active management of property risk registers, advocating to senior leadership key asset and infrastructure risks that can impact business operations, and preparing for business continuity and contingency.
  • Owner of a 70-member Health and Safety committee responsible for tracking health and safety incidents, reporting, and driving a culture of safety deep into property operations.

Assistant Facilities Manager

Scentre Group
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw all operational aspects of a Westfield Shopping Centre, ensuring compliance and risk management.
  • Delivered safety standards through a high-performing team focused on operational excellence.
  • Contributed to strategic discussions with business leaders on asset plans and capital projects.
  • Managed contracts performance and procurement processes, achieving significant results across operations.
  • Conducted end-to-end financial management, focusing on budget presentation and expenditure tracking.
  • Presented quarterly asset performance reports during Strategic Asset Planning sessions.
  • Empowered team members through talent development initiatives, enhancing engagement and career progression.
  • Acted as sustainability ambassador, driving initiatives to achieve net zero targets across the portfolio.

Facilities Manager

BGIS Asia Pacific
Melbourne, VIC
10.2017 - 02.2020
  • Managed day-to-day facilities operations for multi-site financial services firm across VIC, NSW, and QLD.
  • Prioritized diverse facilities activities, including Essential Safety Measures and emergency procedures.
  • Cultivated relationships with stakeholders, including property managers and client executives.
  • Oversaw preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring clear communication of completed work.
  • Developed asset life cycle plans and monitored performance to safeguard critical environments.
  • Tracked and controlled expenditures to meet financial objectives consistently.
  • Engaged key stakeholders on performance metrics, financial tracking, and incident management.
  • Ensured compliance with organisational policies through effective contract management and site inspections.

Hospitality Career

Park Hyatt | Stamford Plaza | Wyndham Resorts
Melbourne, VIC
03.2009 - 09.2017
  • Completed Leadership Graduate Program at Hyatt APAC to enhance management skills.
  • Achieved Manager of the Year 2016 and Employee of the Year 2014 at Hyatt APAC.
  • Oversaw front office operations and facilities management at Park Hyatt Melbourne from January 2012 to September 2017.
  • Served as Night Auditor at Stamford Plaza, Melbourne, ensuring accurate financial reporting from April 2011 to January 2012.
  • Delivered exceptional guest service as Guest Services Agent at Hotel Ramada Encore, Melbourne from October 2010 to March 2011.
  • Managed event operations at Huntingdale Golf Club, Melbourne, contributing to successful events during 2009-2010.
  • Maintained high standards of service delivery across all roles to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Implemented process improvements in front office operations to optimize efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Business -

Charles Sturt University
01.2010

Diploma in Operations and Facilities Management -

Property Council of Australia

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Financial acumen
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Risk and compliance
  • Customer Centric
  • Continuous process improvement
  • Team building
  • Asset management
  • Project management
  • Infrastructure and capital works

Accomplishments

  • Manager of the year 2016 at Hyatt APAC
  • Employee of the year 2014 at Hyatt APAC
  • Leadership graduate at Hyatt APAC

Hobbies and Interests

  • Environmental Conservation
  • Food & Travel
  • Carpentry

Affiliations

Environmental conservation

Gardening

Food and travel

Carpentry

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Maintenance Manager Buildings

Crown Resorts
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Facilities Manager

Scentre Group
02.2020 - 08.2023

Facilities Manager

BGIS Asia Pacific
10.2017 - 02.2020

Hospitality Career

Park Hyatt | Stamford Plaza | Wyndham Resorts
03.2009 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Business -

Charles Sturt University

Diploma in Operations and Facilities Management -

Property Council of Australia

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