W. M LAVAN WICKRAMASINGHE
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
PERSONAL SUMMARY A highly professional, dynamic, impeccably presented, and self-driven Senior Manager with experience in maximizing the awareness, sales, and profitability of recognizable brands. Experienced in working in a fast- paced environment and able to quickly understand the vision, mission, and values of a brand. Possesses a proven ability to work within a brand's guidelines and create a contemporary precise image for its audience. Now looking for a challenging managerial position which will make the best use of my existing skills and further develop my professional career.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fresh ServiceTeam Member
Woolworths Supermarket
07.2023 - Current
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Assisted customers with price-checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in the department.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Senior Product Manager
Technomedica International
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Manage Srilanka and Maldives and special projects that are ongoing in srilanka and upcoming projects
- Collaborated with team to forecast based on sales and product profitability
- Spearheaded new product development and enhanced existing products
- Studied customer needs and desires to incorporate into product requirements
- Collaborated with customers, partners and internal teams to drive product vision and project prioritization
- Partnered with sales and marketing teams to devise pricing models, messaging and sales collateral
- Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales.
Senior Manager
Mediquipment Ltd
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Was responsible for the management, promotion, marketing, strategic planning, growth strategies, and sales of products in the specialized markets of laparoscopy, endoscopy, urology, gynecology, and ENT
- Was responsible for selling, promoting, and delivering a portfolio of
- Olympus products and services to accounts and contributing to the company's sales goals
- Oversaw vendor relationships to foster performance monitoring, issue resolution and statement of work reviews
- Ensured accuracy of bids, negotiated prices and delivery schedule with customers and principles provided guidance on the classification of Olympus products for the registration of NMRA, and managed stocks of rapidly evolving consumables and instruments
- Used data and analytics to diagnose trends and link to business performance outcomes.
Product Manager
Mediquipment Limited
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Supported tender department in preparation of tender documents and confirmation of accuracy for public and private hospitals, BMES, and SPC
- Developed specifications for end-user requirements analysed competing brand specifications, and completed marketing plans for Olympus medical products
- Conducted Olympus product demonstrations for customers and provided clinical support, training, and problem resolution to hospital staff/ management
- Engaged existing and potential customers, provided appropriate product information and pricing for customers, created new accounts and grew existing accounts within established region
- Worked with sales teams to land customer wins in complex deals
- Developed business plans to evaluate market opportunity and strategic fit for new product concepts.
Assistant Product Manager
Mediquipment Ltd
11.2011 - 04.2017
- Analysed market trends, competitor habits and sales performance to make informed product recommendations
- Developed and implemented customer-specific sales strategies while educating on
- Olympus surgical and GI medical systems and industry trends among physicians, nurses, biomedical engineers, and other stakeholders
- Conducted sales presentations to potential and critical customers who positively influence the demand for products and services
- Implemented branding strategies to ensure consistency of company sales and marketing messages
- Established high-quality relationships with key decision-makers and influencers
- Provided comprehensive guidance on use of Olympus systems, enabling physicians and staff to achieve specialist competencies and positive patient outcomes
- Coordinated product launch activities and promotions with marketing teams.
Education
MBA - Business Management
University Of Wolverhampton
United Kingdom10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Bio Technology
University of Bangalore
India06.2011
Completed An Extensive Training Program - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Azyme Biosciences
Bangalore ,India2011
Diploma - Marketing Management
Alison -Empower Yourself
Online Platform 08.2022
Diploma - Project Management
Alison- Empower Yourself
Online Platform 08.2022
Online Course in Public Relations -
Alison- Empower Yourself
Online Platform 08.2022
Diploma - Operations Management
Alison- Empower Yourself
Online Platform 08.2022
Online Course in Wearhouse Management: Inventory, Stock And Supply Chains. - Wearhouse Management
Alison- Empower Yourself
Online Platform 08.2022
Applied Psychology - Consumer Attitudes
Alison -Empower Yourlife
Online Platform 08.2022
Online Program - Business Analytics Using Power BI
Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka - IASSL
Srilanka04.2023
Certificate Course in Computer Science -
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), .S. Senanayake College
Srilanka01.2004
Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITHFAB021) -
EOT.edu.au
Australia07.2023
Skills
- Team Work
- Work Well Under Pressure
- Increasing Brand Awareness
- Good Public Relation
- Tender Process
- Revenue Generation
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Competitive Market Analysis
- Marketing Campaign Creation
- Marketing Program Analysis
- Product Positioning
- Product Development
- Business Planning
- Staff Management
Additional Information
Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawan-wickramasinghe-he-him-6879bb86/details/certifications/
Timeline
Fresh ServiceTeam Member
Woolworths Supermarket
07.2023 - Current
Senior Product Manager
Technomedica International
09.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Manager
Mediquipment Ltd
04.2021 - 12.2021
Product Manager
Mediquipment Limited
04.2017 - 03.2021
Assistant Product Manager
Mediquipment Ltd
11.2011 - 04.2017
MBA - Business Management
University Of Wolverhampton
Bachelor of Science - Bio Technology
University of Bangalore
Completed An Extensive Training Program - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Azyme Biosciences
Diploma - Marketing Management
Alison -Empower Yourself
Diploma - Project Management
Alison- Empower Yourself
Online Course in Public Relations -
Alison- Empower Yourself
Diploma - Operations Management
Alison- Empower Yourself
Online Course in Wearhouse Management: Inventory, Stock And Supply Chains. - Wearhouse Management
Alison- Empower Yourself
Applied Psychology - Consumer Attitudes
Alison -Empower Yourlife
Online Program - Business Analytics Using Power BI
Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka - IASSL
Certificate Course in Computer Science -
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), .S. Senanayake College
Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITHFAB021) -
EOT.edu.au
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