Chet Alahakoon
Woolner,Australia
Summary
Multi-talented professional with extensive experience in financial administration, business development, and operations leadership. Demonstrates flexibility and resourcefulness across various functions. Proven track record as a visionary project and program leader with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Consultant
Thomas Foods International
Darwin, Australia
08.2025 - Current
- Drove business growth by identifying new market opportunities and establishing client relationships.
- Collaborated with internal teams to enhance sales strategies and boost customer engagement.
- Supported operational improvements and contributed to strategic initiatives.
Retail Sales Assistant
Liquorland
Marrara, Australia
07.2022 - Current
- Provided tailored customer service to enhance shopping experience in fast-paced retail environment
- Guided customers through product selection, addressing inquiries and facilitating purchases
- Managed POS operations, executing cash transactions and processing payments with precision
IT Support Officer
Thomas Foods International
Darwin, Australia
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Required to provide technical support across the Thomas Foods Darwin site (this may be in person or over the phone).
- Supported admin staff at Thomas Foods NT by promptly resolving service issues and requests from Darwin team.
- Monitored and maintained computer systems and networks within designated capacity and training.
- Ensured network reliability by maintaining servers and systems during peak operational periods.
- Assist accounts and sales team to onboard new customer pricing and credit applications into the IT system.
- Accurately recording and inputting customer orders in our software system.
- Preparing, updating, and maintaining production records.
- Providing data to maintain the minimum required stock levels for the pantry.
Web Developer Intern
Australian computer society
Darwin, Australia
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Designed and developed social awareness web application for advanced Consulting Services, providing users a platform to raise awareness of social causes and inspire change.
Education
Certificate IV in Business -
NAVITAS Professional
Darwin, NT, Australia01-2022
Bachelor of Information Technology - Computer Networking
Charles Sturt University
Melbourne, Australia12-2019
Skills
- Growth strategies
- Lead generation
- Sales presentation
- Client relationship management
- Account management
- Customer engagement
- Customer service
- Project coordination
- Business process improvement
- Networking skills
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- IT system support
Projects
- Design and develop social awareness web application, 2022, ACS, Established the procedure of the project, including management of the team, against the project proposal. Applied project management tools to assist and it helped to complete milestones by 100% earlier than expected. Developed cloud-based database with AWS.
- Medium Scale Network Design (Cisco Based), 2019, Charles Sturt University Final Project, Designed, Configured and Organization-wide Network. Implemented standard testing parameters and evaluated system performance. Demonstrated technical writing skills through development of appropriate technical manuals.
References
- Mr. Ryan Buckley, NAVITAS Professional, 0400 992 778, Ryan.buckley@navitas.com, Ryan.buckley@live.com.au
- Mr. Andrew Pearce, State Manager, Thomas Foods International, 0417 855 352, andrew.pearse@thomasfoods.com
Attributes
- Innovated and advocated which helped the companies uncover customers' needs more effectively and achieve success.
- Developed communication and design skills with cultivated success rate of 100% and achievements.
- Set challenging goals and earned those goals through persistence, dedication, and commitment.
- Trained to lead by example, leading from the front by taking action.
Timeline
Business Development Consultant
Thomas Foods International
08.2025 - Current
IT Support Officer
Thomas Foods International
08.2022 - 08.2025
Retail Sales Assistant
Liquorland
07.2022 - Current
Web Developer Intern
Australian computer society
02.2022 - 05.2022
Certificate IV in Business -
NAVITAS Professional
Bachelor of Information Technology - Computer Networking
Charles Sturt University