Experience

InvestLanka

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  Elaborated all the necessary planning and design works for $1.8M kitesurfing boutique resort pilot project from ground zero, analyzed and organized project data (architectural and structural drawings, BOQ, MEP drawings, construction works cash flow and schedules) and researched potential solutions to meet the project specifications. Developed RFP's and made inquires with potential subcontractors providing solutions and services, including general turn-key construction, supply and installation of electrical and plumbing equipment, kitchen equipment and supplies, furniture manufacturing, supply and installation of laundry equipment, linen, etc. Managed governmental approvals for construction projects and addressed legal issues associated with land ownership. Conducted market research, investment climate analysis, and consulting for construction and development project in Sri Lanka. Took charge of several internal activities, including implementation of management tools, accounting, and collection and processing of work related data.



Crest Watersports

• Limassol, Cyprus

• Manager

  • May 2013 - Jan 2015

  Facilitated and oversaw daily routine operations of the multi-watersports center, including provision of leisure, rental and teaching services, maintenance of facilities and equipment, supplies, water search and rescue, and customer relations. Developed checklists, agendas, job descriptions and manuals for a multi national team of 10+ members as well as work with budgets and tracking tools to ensure overall financial and operational improvements. Developed RFPs and made inquires with potential subcontractors and suppliers providing catering for events with 20+ participants, sail and motor yacht charters (Princess Yachts), accommodations, water sports equipment (Liquid Force, Unifiber, RRD), PWC repair and maintenance, PWC distribution (Yamaha, Mastercraft and BRP). Provided beginner to advanced level lessons in wakeboaring, kiteboarding, PWC operations, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, flyboarding, and sailing.



Self-Employed

• Freelance Copywriter

  • 2008 - 2015

  Generated website content for clients (Surfline Rhodes, Crest Watersports, Investlanka and its subsidiary Developlanka) in English and Russian. Generated English website content for Russian company specializing in manufacturing of natural cosmetics (Zeitun). Generated website content for clients (Surfline Rhodes, Crest Watersports, Investlanka and its subsidiary Developlanka) in English and Russian. Generated English website content for Russian company specializing in manufacturing of natural cosmetics (Zeitun).



Surfline Rhodes

• Rhodes, Greece

• Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2012

  Facilitated and oversaw daily operations of a watersports center, including windsurfing lessons and rental, PWC rental, water search and rescue, team training, and equipment maintenance. Maintained clientele database and provided feedback via SM, emails and newsletters. Initiated top-to-bottom overhaul of the company’s digital image and provided content for SM and web-page. Initiated and oversaw the practice of the end-of-season equipment sales through local and country windsurfing and kitesurfing communities. Provided intermediate to expert level windsurfing coaching as well as instructor coaching.



North Wind Surf school

• Hurghada, Egypt

• Manager

  • Oct 2006 - Jan 2011

  Oversaw daily routines of the company such as provision of windsurfing lessons and equipment rental. Became a key contributor to the development of a Russian-language database of windsurfing tutoring methodology and guidelines. Developed a personal advanced teaching system, which was implemented through windsurfing clinics and camps. Oversaw daily routines of the company such as provision of windsurfing lessons and equipment rental. Became a key contributor to the development of a Russian-language database of windsurfing tutoring methodology and guidelines. Developed a personal advanced teaching system, which was implemented through windsurfing clinics and camps.