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Nalinda Samarakoon

Nalinda Samarakoon

Plantation Executive
Ambarvale,NSW

Summary

Skilled agricultural manager with demonstrated operations, team and financial management abilities. Bringing 11 years of Assistant Estate Manager experience combined with top-notch project leadership, analytical problem-solving and tactical planning abilities. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Storeman

Falcones Bakers
Sydney, NSW
2019.09 - Current
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and quickly notified vendors to request replacements.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction.

Warehouse Storeperson

Shop for Shops
Sydney, NSW
2019.10 - 2020.05
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.

Students Mentor

Charles Sturt University
Sydney, NSW
2018.01 - 2019.01
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Worked closely with Campus Welfare Manager to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Students Ambassador

Charles Sturt University
Sydney, NSW
2018.03 - 2019.03

Promoted Charles Sturt University brand over Asian countries as successful student.

Students Transition Enhanced by Peers Leader

Charles Sturt University
Sydney, NSW
2017.07 - 2019.03
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each student by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Managed team of 10 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Actively listened to student requests confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.

Academic Representative

Charles Sturt University
Sydney, NSW
2017.07 - 2019.03
  • Discussed student success strategies and development of study skills.
  • Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
  • Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
  • Consulted with candidates on primary research, data collection, bibliographies and model writing assistance.
  • Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.

Assistant Estate Manager

Kahawatte Plantations PLC, Kotagala Plantations PLC, Kelani Valley Plantations PLC
, Sri Lanka
2005.10 - 2016.10
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
  • Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
  • Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.

Education

Master of Information Technology - Business Analysis And Network Security

Charles Sturt University
Sydney
2019.11 - 2020.08

Master of Business Administration - Information Technology

Charles Sturt University
Sydney
2018.03 - 2019.03

Graduate Diploma of Commerce -

Charles Sturt University
Sydney
2017.02 - 2018.03

National Certificate in ICT -

National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authorit
Sri Lanka
2004.08 - 2005.02

Skills

Crop Inspection

Irrigation system

Troubleshooting skills

Incumbent Weather Procedures

Managing operations

Staff managing

Business planning

Work Availability

monday
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Referees

Will be available on request

Quote

If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake

Timeline

Master of Information Technology - Business Analysis And Network Security

Charles Sturt University
2019.11 - 2020.08

Warehouse Storeperson

Shop for Shops
2019.10 - 2020.05

Warehouse Storeman

Falcones Bakers
2019.09 - Current

Students Ambassador

Charles Sturt University
2018.03 - 2019.03

Master of Business Administration - Information Technology

Charles Sturt University
2018.03 - 2019.03

Students Mentor

Charles Sturt University
2018.01 - 2019.01

Students Transition Enhanced by Peers Leader

Charles Sturt University
2017.07 - 2019.03

Academic Representative

Charles Sturt University
2017.07 - 2019.03

Graduate Diploma of Commerce -

Charles Sturt University
2017.02 - 2018.03

Assistant Estate Manager

Kahawatte Plantations PLC, Kotagala Plantations PLC, Kelani Valley Plantations PLC
2005.10 - 2016.10

National Certificate in ICT -

National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authorit
2004.08 - 2005.02
Nalinda SamarakoonPlantation Executive