Experience

Keells

• Sri Lanka
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Manager Demand Planning

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Stock Manager

  • May 2021 - Jul 2022



Es.Tee.Es Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd.

• Sri Lanka

• Operations Executive

  • Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

  This is a private family business where we run a distributorship for Litro and Industrial gases. We sell and deliver - Litro gas Industrial oxygen Medical oxygen Carbon dioxide Dissolved acetylene High purity argon High purity nitrogen Currently, I run the operations which include - Overlooking sales and deliveries. - Maintaining stocks. - Maintaining daily sales records and preparation of other regular financial statements. *This business was started during the lockdown period of the Covid-19 pandemic where many of the part-time employees were laid off by companies due to major budget and salary cuts. Since all the citizens were in self-isolation and were making meals at home, litro gas was considered as an essential service and we were able to supply gas for the surrounding community in Negombo. Show less



Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts

• Sri Lanka
• Travel Arrangements
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Brand Marketing Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts is a leading hotel chain in Sri Lanka with 11 properties around the island and 3 properties in the Maldives. Cinnamon is also known for its events conducted around the country. They have hosted the world-famous musical "Mamma Mia", "The Sound of Music" and even some world-class musicians like Shaggy and Big Mountain. During my time at Cinnamon, I was - Given complete responsibility of running the Cinnamon Box Office and the Box Office hotline. - In-charge of handling all guest registration for Cinnamon events (online and offline), answering queries, and was the point of contact for any feedback. - In-charge of handling the event registrations with the relevant governmental authorities. - Able to conduct research and compile presentations on new and upcoming events, trends, and potential event concepts that could be undertaken by Cinnamon Events. - In-charge of handling registrations and was a part of the execution team for the "Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit" and the monthly family event "Jazz & Jam by the Lake". - Given the opportunity to take part in a 3-day workshop on Design Thinking conducted by Rene Masatti - a world-renowned keynote speaker on marketing and future trends. Show less



CEYLON COLD STORES PLC

• Sri Lanka
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  Ceylon Cold Stores, trading as Elephant House, is a Sri Lankan company that produces carbonated drinks, ice cream, and processed meat products. Despite competition from global competitors such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi, Elephant Soft Drinks remains the market leader in Sri Lanka. I was a part of the marketing team for Elephant House beverages, where I was able to - Carry out researches on comparable conglomerates to the mother company of CCS (John Keels Holdings) and on their center functions. - Research on global flavored water market and related learnings in a local context. - Conduct a deep-dive analysis to understand the market dynamics and intricacies impacting CSD Necto. - Carry out consumer preference tests (execution and analysis). - Provide assistance in initiating a legal case against a regional player operating in the Jaffna peninsula for its infringement of CCS's intellectual property rights. - Work with graphic designers for online creatives and other point of sale materials. Show less



Connaissance De Ceylan

• Sri Lanka

• Accounting Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Connaissance De Ceylan is an integrated travel group that provides complete packages for tourists in Sri Lanka. CDC covers from the airport transfer to accommodation to even managing itineraries. During my time at CDC, I was given the opportunity to shadow one person from each area of finance. In which time, I was able to - Gain experience in making sales invoices, tax invoices, VAT summaries, bank reconciliation statements, managing the petty cash float, and making petty cash reports. - Carry out the regular inter-company balance checks, authorizing of tickets for tour sites, and making advanced payments for tickets. - Gain experience in bookkeeping and making payments as well. Show less