See How Many Clients You're Missing Each Month

Simply enter your business email & Topline AI Agent will show you.

Sandesh Rodrigo profile image

Sandesh Rodrigo

Foodservice Manager, Channel Marketing at Canada Beef
Intro Book
Sandesh Rodrigo, a seasoned professional with 2 years 4 months of experience in foodservice management, holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business degree, and is proficient in English and Sinhalese.
  • Claim this Profile
Location
East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Sinhalese Professional working proficiency
image
image

Refer a Friend to Get
100 Credits For FREE

Refer a Friend Now

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI
I am Sandesh Rodrigo, currently residing in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada. I am fluent in English and have professional working proficiency in Sinhalese. With diverse experience in the culinary and travel industries, I currently serve as a Sous Chef at Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club. Previously, I held roles such as Restaurant Manager at Score Pizza Franchising and Business Owner at Whistling Hog Smokehouse in Sri Lanka. My extensive background includes strategic positions in marketing and business development at Hemas Travels and Mackinnons Travels, where I successfully drove significant growth. I hold a Culinary Management diploma from George Brown College, an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, and a Bachelor's in Marketing & Management from Edith Cowan University. My skills encompass culinary arts, marketing strategy, and business management, making me a versatile professional in both culinary and business domains.

Credentials

  • Nutrition Literacy Certificate
    George Brown College
    Nov, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Food Handler Certification
    TrainCan, Inc.
    Dec, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Smart Serve
    Smart Serve Ontario
    Nov, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • WHMIS
    TrainCan, Inc.
    Feb, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
    Workplace Medical Corp.
    Oct, 2022
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Canada Beef
    • Canada
    • Foodservice Manager, Channel Marketing
      • Mar 2024 - Present
      • Canada

  • Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club
    • East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada
    • Sous Chef
      • Jul 2023 - Mar 2024
      • East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada

  • Score Pizza Franchising
    • Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
    • Restaurant Manager
      • Nov 2022 - May 2023
      • Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

  • Whistling Hog Smokehouse
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
    • Business Owner & Chief Marketing Officer
      • Jun 2020 - Sep 2022
      • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

  • Adco Associates Sri Lanka
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
    • Director - Sales & Marketing
      • Oct 2019 - Aug 2022
      • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

  • Hemas Travels
    • Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
    • Senior Manager - Business Development
      • Mar 2019 - Oct 2019
      • Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

      As a seasoned professional, I spearheaded key account acquisition and enterprise sales strategies at Hemas Travels, driving full-cycle customer acquisition. Leading a dynamic marketing team, I orchestrated successful initiatives in product development, marketing communications, E-commerce, As a seasoned professional at Hemas Travels, I drove key account acquisition and enterprise sales, overseeing full-cycle customer acquisition. Leading a dynamic marketing team, I orchestrated successful initiatives in product development, marketing communications, E-commerce, and digital marketing, aligning with overarching business objectives. My leadership played a pivotal role in strategically transforming product strategies, resulting in the creation of FIT packages, scheduled tours, and services targeted at the luxury travel segment. Through a comprehensive approach to client engagement and strategic development, I consistently contributed to Hemas Travels' growth, demonstrating expertise in navigating the complexities of the travel industry and delivering tangible business results

  • Mackinnons American Express Travel -Independently owned and operated by MACKINNONS TRAVELS (PVT) LTD
    • Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
    • Head of Leisure & Marketing
      • May 2016 - Jan 2019
      • Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

      As a strategic leader in the travel industry, I orchestrated a multi faceted team across FIT travel, MICE travel, retail travel, E-Commerce, sales and marketing, propelling Mackinnons Travels' Leisure vertical; Mackinnons Holindays to new heights. Adept at digital transformation, I crafted and executed impactful strategies for both B2C and B2B segments, enhancing market presence. My success extends to developing and implementing a winning business strategy with a focus on FIT travel, scheduled tours, event tourism, and youth tourism. By fostering key relationships with foreign DMCs and Tour Operators, I secured preferential rates and agency representation. Specializing in luxury offerings, I developed bespoke FIT and MICE packages, leading to a remarkable 44% growth in FIT business and an impressive 68% in MICE business.

  • British American Tobacco
    • United Kingdom
    • Tobacco Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Brand Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Aug 2015

    • Assistant Territory Manager
      • Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Standard Chartered Bank
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
    • Business Marketing Officer
      • Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
      • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

  • MAS Intimates
    • Colombo
    • Business Analyst
      • Nov 2009 - Jan 2011
      • Colombo

  • Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
    • Coordinator - Events
      • May 2009 - Oct 2009
      • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

  • J. Walter Thompson Worldwide
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
    • Intern - Trainee Account Executive
      • Jan 2009 - May 2009
      • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Education

  • 2022 - 2023
    George Brown College
    Culinary Management (Honors), Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
  • 2015 - 2017
    Cardiff Metropolitan University
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
  • 2006 - 2008
    Edith Cowan University
    Bachelor of Business, Marketing & Management

Suggested Services

This profile is unclaimed. These are suggested service rates with 0% commision upon successful connection

Industry Focus. “Farming”

Looking to Create a Custom Project?

Need a custom project? We'll create a solution designed specifically for your project.

Get Started

References

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now

Similar Profiles