VIJAY SELVARAJ
Liverpool,NSW
Summary
Area Manager with extensive experience in daily operations oversight and staff management. Proven track record in implementing effective business strategies that drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and delivering exceptional customer service. Achievements include significant cost reductions and increased profitability
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
St George Restaurants KFC
Sydney
10.2015 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of six KFC stores in Sydney CBD, enhancing efficiency.
- Led a team of 250 employees and over 30 managers, fostering collaboration.
- Managed budget and financial planning for stores with monthly sales of $1 million to $1.5 million.
- Achieved significant reductions in food and labor costs across all five stores.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust operational strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels across locations.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals and address operational challenges.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations across all restaurant locations.
- Developed strategies for increasing sales, market share and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed financial data such as sales reports, budgets and payroll records to identify areas of improvement.
- Identified issues and developed multiple resolution strategies for effective outcomes.
- Finalized solutions by evaluating pros and cons of various strategies presented.
- Analyzed performance reports to identify deficiencies and proposed process improvements.
- Revitalized underperforming teams and transformed profitability and productivity through targeted training.
Management Consultant
KMG InfoTech
Chennai, India
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Providing colleagues & clients with subject matter expertise & industry knowledge.
- Implemented industry best practices, business process re-engineering and change management.
- Developing strategies that will provide long term competitive advantage.
- Identifying managerial problems and then investigating ways to resolve them.
- Rapidly analyzing a client’s situation and then tailoring an appropriate response.
- Identifying additional business and revenue generating opportunities for clients.
- Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes
- Conducting interviews, surveys and research to gain better understanding of the business.
- Establish strategic direction and methods for achieving goals and improvements in gathering resources and procedures to implement strategy.
HR Generalist
Jinsung Auto Solutions
Chennai, India
07.2008 - 06.2014
- Assisting departments with their recruitment needs through liaison with agencies/ advertisers
- Coordination of applicants, conduction of job interviews and administering offers
- Conducting inductions of new staff and support in the handling of the employees' payment
- Assisting with the production and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Conducting research about best practices and current salaries on the respective market
- Assistance in the employee evaluation and processing of employees' issues
- Maintaining current HR files and databases
- Updating and maintaining employee benefits, employment status, and similar records
- Maintaining records related to grievances, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
Education
Masters - Human Resource Management
University of Technology
Sydney01.2016
MBA - HR and Marketing
Vel Multi Tech Engineering College
Chennai, India01.2010
Bio Technology - BSc
Vel’s College of Science
Chennai, Imdia01.2008
Skills
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Operations oversight
- Performance optimization
- Profit enhancement
- Facility inspections
- Business analysis
- Goal setting and metrics
- Inventory control
Timeline
Area Manager
St George Restaurants KFC
10.2015 - Current
Management Consultant
KMG InfoTech
08.2014 - 11.2014
HR Generalist
Jinsung Auto Solutions
07.2008 - 06.2014
Masters - Human Resource Management
University of Technology
MBA - HR and Marketing
Vel Multi Tech Engineering College
Bio Technology - BSc
Vel’s College of Science
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