Maneka Gunasinghe, Hardworking, reliable and focused on going above and beyond to support the team and service customers.

About

I have over 15 years experience in the Corporate Sector in Merchandising and Administration and I'm interested in working remotely on Data Entry work. Hardworking, reliable and focused on going above and beyond to support the team and service customers. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as A Business and Marketing Professional. Skilled team player with a strong background in Merchandising, Marketing and Management environments. Works well independently and always ready to go beyond assigned tasks to maximize organization’s expectations.

Experience

Buddhi Batiks Pvt Ltd

Dec 2019 – Present

Colombo

Manager - Marketing and Costing

• Held associates accountable for meeting established operational guidelines, brand standards, customer service expectations and company policies. • Managed business operations and worked closely with Senior Management to develop KPIs. • Coordinated daily operations and special projects in a fast paced work environment.

O2 Store Pvt Ltd

Nov 2015 – Oct 2019

Colombo

Business Team Lead

• Supported the back office hiring and employment process as it was a startup company at the time. • Directed work of multiple teams and assisted in meeting specific operational targets and goals

Marks and Spencer PLC

Jul 2009 – Aug 2015

Colombo

Senior Merchandiser

• Identified vendors and suppliers to source materials and elements required for local manufacturing. • Coordinated with local manufacturers to reduce costs and assisted the Apparel companies to improve their efficiency rates. • Coordinated with the head office in London with regular process and manufacturing updates to ensure a smooth flow of Apparel shipments. • Presenting team progress, achievements, strategies and future plans to Senior Management at the quarterly reviews.

Brandix Apparel Pvt Ltd

Jun 2004 – May 2009

Colombo

Senior Merchandiser

• Gathered information from key account teams, vendors and category Managers for reporting purposes. • Identified and resolved possible customer challenges and complaints. • Recommended, revised and presented new ideas with assistant designers to improve the product development processes. • Monitored process and manufacturing costs to work within budget and reduce overall expenditures.

Education

Chartered Institute of Marketing

Jan 2004 – Jul 2006

Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Business and Marketing

Maneka Gunasinghe

Hardworking, reliable and focused on going above and beyond to support the team and service customers.

Skills

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