Rob Whitaker Email & Phone Number

Enmore, NSW, AU

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Hong Kong

• Identified and analysed market trends to determine areas of potential growth and to devised strategic plans to maximise the effectiveness of HKBC’s expansion across Asia and made recommendations to HKBC’s directors and.
• Managed pre & post-production operations for the brewery, forecasting production needs and to ensure the brewery teams were aware of timelines and brewing and packaging schedules were met.
• Worked with various suppliers to obtain the materials needed for brewing and packaging.
• Organised contracts and paperwork with clients, logistics companies and government bodies to ensure all relevant paperwork was signed and ready for shipping dates.
• Worked with logistics companies to arrange shipping days to prevent clashes and delays on orders coming and going from the brewery.
• Overseeing orders, shipping and stock reports to make sure that future projections for growth can be properly calculated.

Hong Kong

• Project managed the design, development and budget for opening of HKBC’s first tap room aimed at increasing revenues and brand awareness.
• Scouted and inspected potential locations, analysing the positives and negatives about each establishment so the company directors could make an informed decision.
• Hired and worked closely with contactors to build and fit out the bar to exact design specifications agreed with company Directors.
• Worked with the Hong Kong Government authorities to ensure the outlet passed H&S and Food standard requirements.

Hong Kong

- Developing new business through cold calls to companies and potential candidates- Researching job ads across Asia to find potential business for the company- Filtering through candidates CV’s and communicating with them to support company Directors in placing key candidates.

London, United Kingdom

- Connecting with key clients to increase potential sales- Updating company database, making rate amendments and writing new contracts

Guildford, United Kingdom

• Managed bar operations, stock counting and day to day financial aspects of the business.
• Worked with suppliers to negotiate deals and source new products for the establishments.
• Built relationships with companies to increase sales through joint promotions.
• Maximised the company’s presence on social media and extended this to on-street promotions to increase client sales.
• Oversaw recruitment of new staff to work in various roles within the organisation.
• Implemented staff training days on how to effectively sell product.

- Worked closely with HSBC management in hospitality departments- Created reports to improve employer/employee relationships- Analysing company accommodation options for employees visiting Hong Konghotels for accommodating their business visitors including the site visits and analysis.

Hong Kong

- Working closely with hotel guests to troubleshoot any problems they had- Increasing bookings for business centre by contacting potential customers- Administrative tasks - pre-registration activities for next day arrivals

- Building business relationships whilst meeting key clients- Helping to create promotions and events for external business to increase awareness and potential client base.

Master Of Science (Ms), Business Management

I was fortunate to be offered to study for my Masters at the Surrey Business School - This has been the hardest year of my academic life.

Ba (Hons), Hospitality And Business Management

The degree is offered by Leeds Metropolitan University, however the course took place at Westminster Kingsway College. Modules included.

Le Cordon Bleu Diploma & Confederation Of Tourism And Hospitality’S Level 4 Diploma In Professional, Cookery

The course consists of menu planning, food costing, budgeting, contemporary and traditional recipes and a wine course taught by a Master.

Hnd, International Hospitality Management

I studied International Hospitality Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, during my three year sandwich course we studied a.

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