Karl Christian Lindman
Dallas,TX
Summary
Results-oriented professional with over 13 years of international experience in driving business growth and organizational transformation. Proven expertise in cross-cultural management and team leadership, successfully building and guiding high-performing, diverse teams. Strong ability to cultivate strategic partnerships and manage key stakeholder interactions effectively. A proactive leader focused on conceptualizing and executing innovative strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Director
Syscontek Consulting, LLC
Dallas, TX
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Construct 2025 business growth pipeline plan within Texas, Los Angeles and New York market
- Collaborate and write RFQ/RFP for FAA contracts in excess of $855 million
- Forster current and new trade partners across US market
- Overall management of invoicing and cost controls for the DFW Terminal F building and Skylink Station contract
- Acquired new business accounts in Austin Airport through JV partnership setup
Director of Food and Beverage Operations
Ilili Hospitality Group
Durham, NC
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Overseeing all aspects of operations for 9 locations within the Triangle Area
- Liaison with the Human Resources department to attract, coach, and retain hospitality staff
- Collaborate with finance controller and ownership for inventory, P&L, expenses, and aid in the development of bottom-line returns
- Implement, develop, and enforce operational standard policies, ensuring compliance with health and safety
Assistant General Manager
MGM Resorts International
Las Vegas, NV
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Management partnership between MGM International and Hog Salt Group (Chicago), Bavette’s Steakhouse averaged seating 300+ patrons/nightly
- Reporting directly to the GM and VP of F&B, my duties included
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products
- Aided in improving the average check amount from $103.85 to $107.61 through internal sales incentives, and marketing
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
- Achieving nightly sales objectives on average by 15% vs
- Budget
- Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties for FOH operations
- Utilizing internal revenue system tracking to provide and analyze overall KPIs & staff individuals
- Establish policies, goals, objectives, and procedures negotiated with worker’s unions
- Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, or taking inventory
Group General Manager of Operations
Hakkasan Group
Jakarta, INDONESIA
05.2019 - 09.2019
- General Manager Omnia Bali May 2017 – May 2019
- Operations Manager May 2016 – May 2017
- Starting as Operations Manager in Las Vegas aiding in the success of Herringbone inside the Aria Hotel, I was tasked to move to Bali, Indonesia for Hakkasan’s first Southeast Asian venture, opening Omnia Day Club alongside their Indonesian business partners, KAJA Group
- After two years I was promoted to Group General Manager of Operations and relocated to Jakarta, Indonesia with over 200 employees
- Overseeing operations across the group’s brands (Omnia Bali, Omnia Jakarta, Sake No Hana Bali, Vong Kitchen Jakarta (Jean George Group), and Le Burger) and reporting to all three invested parties my duties included but were not limited to
- Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding serving and building maintenance in dining facilities.
- Liaison between the parent company and local vendors/suppliers accumulating over $800,000 worth of sponsorship and trade negotiations
- Keeping records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate
- Arranged and negotiated terms of service for equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Review financial statements, sales, and activity reports to measure productivity and goal achievement, and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
- Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with staff members as necessary
- Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms based on forecasts of customer demand, along with vendor negotiations and sourcing.
Restaurant Manager
Trump International Hotels
Las Vegas, NV
11.2015 - 05.2016
- The hotel had 1,282 guest rooms making it the largest occupancy hotel in the Trump collection with only two restaurants
- Reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage, my responsibilities included but were not limited to
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
- Maintain food and equipment inventories and keep inventory records
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists
Director
Fresh Trust PTE LTD
Singapore
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: Multi-faceted food and perishable goods supplier to both retail and commercial consumers
- As one of the fastest growing firms within the industry, Fresh Trust was headquartered in Singapore, with operating and sourcing divisions in Australia and the greater Los Angeles area
- Launched and led the group's Food Service department in Singapore
- Established business relations between 5-star hotels and restaurant groups to build an extensive clientele portfolio and generate sales exceeding projections by 142%
- Sourced new product suppliers for importation into Southeast Asia – negotiating and introducing them into the domestic hotel market
- Devised and conducted training and education programs for staff on product range, customer service, and communication skills
- Conduct market and supplier landscape analysis to negotiate supply contracts better
- Multi-faceted food and perishable goods supplier to both retail and commercial consumers
- As one of the fastest growing firms within the industry, Fresh Trust was headquartered in Singapore, with operating and sourcing divisions in Australia and the greater Los Angeles area
Director
Appiphany Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Entrusted with the responsibility of launching Goinout in the Asian market, resulting in the app achieving the #1 ranking in the Apple App Store Singapore (Social), #3 in the Apple App Store Malaysia (Social), and #2 in the Android Marketplace Singapore
- In addition to these achievements, reporting directly to the Board and investors, further overseeing key responsibilities in the strategic direction and execution of business objectives
- Derived partnership multi-platform programs with brands like Diageo, Red Bull, and Marina Bay Sands Corp
- Grew downloads from 2,300 (beta testing) to 80,000, within a 5-month period and culminated with 187,000 global users
- Launched and expanded application into Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles
Education
Bachelor's - International Business
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki05.2007
Coastal Marine Corps in Military National Service -
Finland08.2004
International Baccalaureate -
United World College South East Asia
Singapore07.2003
Skills
- Financial Oversight
- Business intelligence
- Leadership training
- Quality Assurance
- Relationship management
- Strategic planning and execution
Timeline
Business Development Director
Syscontek Consulting, LLC
07.2024 - 01.2025
Director of Food and Beverage Operations
Ilili Hospitality Group
09.2021 - 06.2024
Assistant General Manager
MGM Resorts International
11.2019 - 09.2020
Group General Manager of Operations
Hakkasan Group
05.2019 - 09.2019
Restaurant Manager
Trump International Hotels
11.2015 - 05.2016
Director
Fresh Trust PTE LTD
02.2014 - 07.2015
Director
Appiphany Pte. Ltd.
06.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor's - International Business
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Coastal Marine Corps in Military National Service -
International Baccalaureate -
United World College South East Asia
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