MINGKEN LOU
* ********* ****, ***********, ** M*S 2S9
**********@*****.*** 587-***-****
OBJECTIVE
A passionate entrepreneur and business operator with hands-on experience in e-commerce, retail operations, and team leadership. Seeking to further grow in areas involving business strategy, marketing, and retail management.
EDUCATION
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – Edmonton
Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance (2018 – 2021)
- Gained foundational knowledge in accounting, marketing, management, and communication
- Completed group presentations and business modelling projects
J. Percy Page High School – Edmonton (2016 – 2018)
- Alberta High School Diploma
- Completed Food Studies 20
- Passed HSK (Level 6) Mandarin examination
SMK Menglembu High School – Malaysia (2011 – 2015)
- Malaysian High School Diploma
- Awarded the King Scout Award in 2015
EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager
Rakkistar Holding Inc., Toronto (2023 – Present)
Rakkistar Holding Inc., Toronto (2023 – Present)
Co-manage Reiwatakiya, a retail brand specializing in Japanese beauty and skincare, with two stores and a warehouse in Toronto
Oversee store operations, supplier coordination, staff scheduling, POS systems (e.g., Lightspeed), and e-commerce logistics
Maintain financial records, process payments, manage HST filings, and liaise with accountants and tax authorities
Launched seasonal marketing campaigns and in-store events to increase traffic and boost engagement
Manage Shopify-based online store, including inventory, pricing, and product listings
Developed internal processes and trained store managers and frontline staff
Supported sales growth through performance tracking and customer experience improvements
Line Cook / Server / Sushi Chef
Shoyu Sushi Restaurant (2022 – 2023)
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness, prepared ingredients and cooked during service
- Trained new staff and supported kitchen efficiency during peak hours
- Completed ProServe Liquor Staff Training program
Line Cook
Kimchi Korean Delight Kingsway (2018 – 2022)
- Took customer orders and processed payments
- Prepared dishes and managed kitchen during shifts
- Promoted to a leadership role for shift coordination
SKILLS
- Business Development & Entrepreneurship
- Shopify & Lightspeed POS
- Staff Hiring & Training
- Inventory Management
- Marketing & Social Media Promotions
- Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin; understand Malay
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)