Charith Thennakoon
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Lakmini Welikala
To whom it may concern, Charith was a batch mate of mine at the Chartered Institute of personnel management. (CIPM) He is a very methodical and a determined person with good interpersonal and problem solving skills. Therefore I wish him all the best for his future endeavours.
Lakmini Welikala
To whom it may concern, Charith was a batch mate of mine at the Chartered Institute of personnel management. (CIPM) He is a very methodical and a determined person with good interpersonal and problem solving skills. Therefore I wish him all the best for his future endeavours.
Lakmini Welikala
To whom it may concern, Charith was a batch mate of mine at the Chartered Institute of personnel management. (CIPM) He is a very methodical and a determined person with good interpersonal and problem solving skills. Therefore I wish him all the best for his future endeavours.
Lakmini Welikala
To whom it may concern, Charith was a batch mate of mine at the Chartered Institute of personnel management. (CIPM) He is a very methodical and a determined person with good interpersonal and problem solving skills. Therefore I wish him all the best for his future endeavours.
Credentials
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communicator level one
City & GuildsApr, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Emjay - PenguinMar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
AAT final stage
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri LankaJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Bachelor of business administration
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Experience
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Blanche Macdonald Centre
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Jan 2023 - Present
• Instructor for the "Introduction to Apparel Manufacturing" course.• Delivering engaging lectures and course materials that explore production and management techniques in the manufacturing industry.• Facilitating interactive exercises and discussions to encourage critical thinking and active participation.• Providing personalized guidance and support to students, helping them overcome challenges and reach their potential.• Organizing insightful field trips to local manufacturers to give students real-world exposure.• Setting and evaluating assignments and project boards to ensure high standards and creativity.• Administering a comprehensive final exam to assess students' knowledge and analytical skills.• Monitoring attendance and participation to foster discipline and commitment.• Creating an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the demands of the industry.• Staying updated on industry trends to provide students with relevant insights.• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and teaching methods.• Offering guidance and support outside of class hours to ensure students' progress.• Upholding academic integrity and fairness in grading and assessment.• Accurately assessing student progress and submitting grades promptly. Show less
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Program Manager - Fashion
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Nov 2022 - Present
• Act as a trusted liaison, advocating for students and ensuring an exceptional educational experience.• Provide unwavering support, prioritizing the well-being of faculty and staff.• Drive transformative changes with exceptional leadership, ensuring departmental success.• Implement impactful initiatives for significant improvements throughout the department.• Inspire and motivate individuals, fostering peak productivity and outstanding performance.• Innovate strategies to re-engage students, enhancing retention and satisfaction.• Offer expert guidance, tailoring solutions to academic challenges for student success.• Foster community through effective communication and engaging activities.• Develop personalized plans, empowering students to assess strengths and pursue goals.• Maintain meticulous records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.• Cultivate a supportive and professional environment with clear boundaries.• Address the unique needs of Gen Z students, utilizing expertise to connect effectively.• Foster collaboration, sharing a compelling vision and driving teamwork towards goals.• Build rapport with diverse populations, fostering inclusivity and understanding.• Drive change initiatives, navigating challenges for seamless transitions.• Engage and inspire students through exceptional teaching and public speaking skills.• Organize impactful departmental activities with meticulous planning.• Resolve conflicts with empathy, tact, and sound judgment.• Prioritize student and colleague needs with a service-oriented attitude.• Stay current with industry trends and educational practices through continuous learning.• Collaborate seamlessly in teams, leveraging collective strengths for success.• Approach tasks with flexibility, patience, and creativity to overcome challenges.• Utilize strong problem-solving skills for effective resolutions and positive outcomes.• Foster a positive work environment, promoting optimism and camaraderie. Show less
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New Hope Liuhe
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China
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Farming
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager Human Resources & Administration
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Mar 2021 - Aug 2022
Human Resource Management Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and drive the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives that align with the business priorities and goals • Drive people engagement strategies that foster an environment where all employees are respected and valued • Assess organizational performance, identify talent gaps, and propose HR solutions that support the business • Payroll handling of employees and reward management. • Prepare & maintain personal files manually, systematically. • Manpower planning & engagement of Recruitment process • Understand employee training needs, deliver training and staff development • Liaising with labor department in EPF/ETF Registration, handling employee exit clearance & final payment process. • Engage in Employee Welfare activities/corresponding with internal staff. • Employee coaching & Grievance Handling. Administration Management Duties and Responsibilities • Review, evaluate and implement new administrative procedures. • In charge of factory premises, warehouses, employee, organization property through the security service. • In charge of factory employee's health and safety compliances. • Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services • Delegate work to office support staff and janitorial teams and supervising their work. • Book abroad travel arrangements and handling expatriates VISA. • Budgeting, Stock control & management of office administration stationaries and other needed amenities. • Manage petty cash and arrange payments relating administration, Submit and reconcile expense reports, • Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports and arrange transports. • Dealing with third party service providers and government officials as the organization representative. Show less
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Penguin Sportswear Pvt Ltd
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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HOD Administration
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
• Heading administration department at Penguin Sportswear, Panwila. • In charge of factory employee’s health and safety and compliance regulations. • In charge of all third-party service providers: Security, Transporters, Catering, Janitorial and maintenance. • In charge of dealing government regulators and external agencies. • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address an organization’s human resource requirements. • Advise employers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements. • Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations. • Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems. • Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs. • Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems. • Hire and oversee training of staff. • Coordinate employee performance appraisal programs. • Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies. Show less
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Emjay - Penguin
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Sri Lanka
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive - Human Resources & Administration
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Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
• Conducted analysis on HR data for five manufacturing plants group in the organization• Involved in and assisted with making Strategic HR decisions for the manufacturing plants group• Standardized HR processes for the manufacturing plants group in the organization• Conducted HR process audits throughout the group of factories• Updated Job Descriptions for the manufacturing plants group• Coordinated HR Operational meetings for the manufacturing plants group• Coordinated Sports section activities throughout the organization• Implemented Employee empowerment and Women empowerment initiatives within the organization. Show less
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Management Trainee - Business Process and Human Resources
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
• Drove operational excellence at the Kaluthara Manufacturing plant• Led continuous improvement efforts at the Kaluthara Manufacturing plant• Implemented lean practices and principles at the Kaluthara Manufacturing plant• Applied process engineering principles to improve operations at the Kaluthara Manufacturing plant• Led 5s and Kaizen initiatives to increase efficiency at the Kaluthara Manufacturing plant• Led barrier removal teams to improve productivity and regularly reviewed progress• Coordinated cross-functional teams and reviewed KPI's and other factory performance measurement tools• Was a key member of the team that won the AKIMOTO award for the organization.• Won the JASTECA 5S merit award in the large-scale manufacturing sector for the Kaluthara Manufacturing plant.• Continued to drive operational excellence and improvement at the Kandy and Kaluthara Manufacturing plants. Show less
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Human Resources Officer
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Feb 2015 - Mar 2017
• Managing the benefit plans & the onboarding process for all interns as well as new & contract employees • Project assistance regarding any HR-related initiatives. • Maintaining / facilitating HR Implementation System training. • Collaborating / communicating / presenting & facilitating organizational HR programs. • Facilitating the recruitment process & training. • Facilitating employee retention by promoting a positive work environment. • Assisting with HR administrative tasks. • Collaborating with external partners & ensuring legal compliance. • Providing reception services in a professional manner. • Initiating communications across all offices. • Ensuring office security while opening & closing the office. • Managing and coordinating special meeting requests for client meetings • Assisting / planning team social events. • Managing the delivery of corporate gifts. • Managing issues related to office maintenance. • Preparing reports (weekly & monthly) Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2019
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management -
2017 - 2019
Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (IPM)
Professional qualification in human resource management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration -
2001 - 2013
St.Anthony's College Kandy
Advance level, Accounting and Business/Management
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