Experience

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  Window Control Systems 2017 Ltd.

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • General Manager

    • Jul 2020 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Develop strategic plans for optimized productivityReview and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivated work environment, and creating innovative approaches for improvementUphold standards of excellence and soaring qualitySeek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationshipsProvide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areasOversee day-to-day operations, assigning weekly performance goals and assuring their completion, while accomplishing your own goalsRecruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees to achieve sales, profitability, market share, and business plan objectivesMaintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished on timeDevelop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plansDelegate responsibilities to the best employees to perform them while enforcing all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural valuesResolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of those involved

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  Window Control Systems

  • Auckland

  • Project Manager

    • Oct 2015 - Present
    • Auckland

    After completing my studies at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand, worked in couple of trades to understand the New Zealand working culture and what New Zealanders expect from an employee. Understanding the Kiwi culture and nature of the working practices of New Zealanders I joined Eden Group (previously known as Eden Hardware) to support the sales team of Boardwalk and Window Control Systems. Within 2 months I was promoted as Assistant Manager Sales and Operations for Window Control Systems. Within another 2 months I was promoted as Project Manager for Window Control Systems and I have been in charge of all the projects for Window Control Systems. We jointly as a team succeeded many small, medium and big scale projects in New Zealand. Significant projects that WCS successfully executed are;• Unitec Hub - Won an award in NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects)• Manukau Bus Station - Won an award in NZIA• Broose Mason Building at Wynyard Quarter• Smales Farm Building projectMy previous experience in the trade helped me to complete the above project successfully. I am a person strongly believe in team work with right leadership can concure mountains. I believe in below skills that helped me to successfully complete all the projects awarded to Window Control Systems; • People management skill (able to communicate and hadle employees at multiple skill level)• Recourse management skills• Strongly trust the team and support the team any time and when ever required• Forecasting and financial management skills• Problem solving skills• Able to work under pressure and manage stress but not pass the stresss to other employees• Quick decision making skills• Analysing skill• Eager to achieve big but be humble

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  Business Management Solutions

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Warehouse Assistant

    • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    My role involves in all round support at the warehouse. Inspection and inventory control is one of the key responsibilities carried out by us. We receive and dispatch shipments to international clients. Responsibilities:• Inventory control• Picking and packing • Heavy lifting and shift goods around the warehouse.• Bar code scanning

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  Zee Imports

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Sales Representative and Operations staff

    • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    My main responsibilities were to sell cars and customer service. In addition I handled all operations of the car yard. My job was primarily customer-focused, but also involved vehicle maintenance. Responsibilities:• Planning and implementing advertising campaigns and branding strategies. • Keeping up to date with the latest stock in hand• Customer service and sales• Vehicle maintenance (Washing and grooming the vehicles before and after sales)• Submitting application on behalf of customers for loans at banks or financial companies• Register the sold vehicle at the NZTA• Transporting newly arrived vehicles from compliance centre to the yard.

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  KBR Inc

  • Nigeria

  • Finance Specialist

    • May 2011 - Jan 2014
    • Nigeria

    I was assigned to work in Nigeria for Southern Gas Constructors joint venture between KBR Inc (USA) and Saipem (Italy). I was assigned through KBR to work in the project after completing the assignment in Mosul, Iraq. Successfully completed the project in 2014 after completing the budget report estimating the final closeout budget to commission and hand over the project to Chevron. I am glad to work in a 8.4 Billion Dollar (USD) project and I was one of the last to leave the site after completing my assignment successfully. During my stay with KBR I learned many skills and exposed to various trades in the construction industry. Working for a multinational construction company helped me to broad my knowledge and experience in the diversified working environment. I was the only Sri Lankan assigned for the project and I am proud to be a part of the project. My duties and responsibilities:• Financial reporting• Planning and Budgeting• In charge of the Payroll department• handled over 5,000 employees settlement bonuses and final payments• Vendor payments and settlements• Operational cost management• Bearer of the key for the cash safe• Cash management operationsAfter completing the assignment in Nigeria I was offered to move for another project site in another country. However, I decided to move to New Zealand to pursue my higher education and enhance my career life.

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  Innodata Inc.

  • Sri Lanka

  • Trainer

    • Feb 2009 - Jan 2010
    • Sri Lanka

    I joined the company as a customer service agent to the SWETS Project but within three months I was promoted as the trainer for the complete project. Responsibilities• Train existing project staff and new recruits and analysis eligibility • Coordinate with the management team and the client regarding the project• Analyze data and develop project plan• Handling clients (international clients)• Quality control

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  KBR, Inc.

  • Iraq

  • Administrative Specialist

    • Mar 2008 - Nov 2008
    • Iraq

    I was assigned in Mosul H4 FOB (forward operations base) in Iraq to support US army in their operations. I was working at Accounting & Finance department and was responsible in payroll and financial operations. Responsibilities• Balancing employees worked time sheets with summery sheet• Preparing SRD (Service Receive Documents) for weekends• Preparing ITF (Invoice Transmittal Form)• Preparing PPR (Partial Payment Registry)• Input Data’s into the system or Database.• Scanning invoices to the Quillix System.• Preparing Archive Express Inventory form• Entering data’s to the Archive Express System

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  Nations Trust Bank PLC

  • Sri Lanka

  • BA

    • Jul 2005 - Mar 2008
    • Sri Lanka

    My first job after school was at the bank. I was assigned in Clearance Department but I support other departments at the central operations. Responsibilities: • Risk Management• Issue Handling with Internal and External customer• Staff training and guidance• Documentation • Foreign currency draft handling and balancing• Outward cheque scanning (Image clearing system)• Balancing all transaction at the end of the day to close the day• Verification of all transactions• Handle outward and inward cheque returns