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ProjectManager
Sarah Lai

Sarah Lai

Project Manager

Summary

Accomplished and results driven professional with 10+ years of extensive experience in overseeing large scale hospitality, entertainment, F&B and retail projects within time and cost constraints.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/22/86
  • Nationality: British / Chinese
  • Status: Married

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Owner

22°C Patisserie
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
07.2021 - Current
  • Create a business plan and decide the direction and vision of the business
  • Establish and maintain the business finance and accounting
  • Manage marketing and sales including social media and event marketing
  • Maintain and ensure excellence customer service
  • Managing day to day operations including production, packaging and delivery

Project Manager

DFS Group Limited, LVMH
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives

Project Manager

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Manage the execution of construction works
  • Assist with developing capital project budgets and provide construction cost estimate
  • Work closely with internal design team and external consultants
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives

Senior Project Coordinator

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
03.2016 - 07.2018
  • Assist the Project Director in project planning, coordinating and progress monitoring
  • Liaise with contractors and consultants on design review/drawing and material submission
  • Supervise and monitor site progress
  • Contributed to successful project outcomes by effectively managing risks through proactive planning and mitigation strategies

Project Coordinator

Melco Crown Entertainment
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Project manager for signage package throughout the whole property
  • Manage tender process and appointment of fitout contractors
  • Ensure construction activities comply with statutory requirements

Project Coordinator

Rhombus Group
02.2013 - 09.2013
  • Communicate closely with project team on upcoming project opportunity
  • Review and comment on consultant submissions

Material & Project Management Administrator

Compass Group
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Supervise and monitor all new and renovation projects
  • Responsible for all repair and maintenance

Project Executive

Chanoval Partnership
10.2010 - 01.2012
  • Communicate with owner and all consultants
  • Feasibility studies

Education

BBA - International Hotel Management

Les Roches, International School of Hotel Management
Switzerland
1 2007 - 6 2010

Skills

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Interests

Travelling

Hiking

Snowboarding

Kayaking

Music

Timeline

Owner

22°C Patisserie
07.2021 - Current

Project Manager

DFS Group Limited, LVMH
03.2021 - 06.2021

Project Manager

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
08.2018 - 12.2020

Senior Project Coordinator

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
03.2016 - 07.2018

Project Coordinator

Melco Crown Entertainment
10.2013 - 12.2015

Project Coordinator

Rhombus Group
02.2013 - 09.2013

Material & Project Management Administrator

Compass Group
01.2012 - 01.2013

Project Executive

Chanoval Partnership
10.2010 - 01.2012

BBA - International Hotel Management

Les Roches, International School of Hotel Management
1 2007 - 6 2010
Sarah LaiProject Manager