Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
References
Timeline
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Chamira Alahakoon

Chamira Alahakoon

Kandy

Summary

Highly motivated Executive Assistant with 10+ years at Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, seeking to leverage extensive experience in credit and Operations for a challenging Relationship Manager role. Proven ability to multitask, deliver exceptional customer service, and maintain clear communication. Recognized for efficiency and reliability by colleagues. Eager to contribute to your company's success and continuously develop my skillset.

Work History

Executive Assistant

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
2016 - Current

Key responsibilities

  • Managed credit sales of the branch by leveraging knowledge of market conditions and identifying strategic business opportunities.
  • Responsible for meeting annual/monthly targets of the branch in line with the bank’s growth strategy.
  • Responsible for identifying the credit requirements of the customers via interviews and discussions. Structure the facilities according to the identified requirement and the nature of the business.
  • Responsible for the initial assessment of the creditworthiness of customers and providing relevant information to the centralized unit to process and grant the credit facilities.
  • Consulting and advising high net worth customers on investment and lending opportunities, retaining, and managing existing investments and facilities.
  • Managed customer interactions and reminders to mitigate credit risks and maintain minimum NPL levels in a timely manner.

Banking Trainee

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
2014 - 2016

Overall training obtained in each area of branch banking operations including cash counters, credit, & accounts opening/closing section of the branch.


Key responsibilities
• Perform teller duties at cash counter & account opening functions.
• Assist in initial credit assessments to make lending related decisions.
• Assist in credit recoveries and maintaining a healthy lending portfolio.

Education

Executive Master of Science in Digital Marketing -

Cambridge College of Business And Management
01-2023

Intermediate in Applied Banking & Finance -

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
01-2022

Diploma in Human Resources -

Alison
01-2021

Certificate in Digital Marketing -

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)
01-2020

Certificate in "Workshop on Procedural Aspects of Project Lending" -

Commercial Bank
01-2018

Extension Course in English for Professionals -

University of Peradeniya
01-2014

G.C.E. Advance Level -

Dharmaraja College Kandy
01-2012

G.C.E Ordinary Level -

SinhalaDharmaraja College
01-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Introduction of Professional Business Coaching

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Relationship building
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Customer service

Extracurricular Activities

Member of Bank Chess Team

Mercantile/ Government Service International Rated Blitz Chess Championship 2019 - 1st Runners Up Mercantile/ Government Service International Rated Rapid Chess Championship 2023 - 1st Runners Up

References

  • Mr. Samantha Jayawardena, Manager - Commercial Bank Bopitiya Branch

      071-777303561, samantha_jayawardena@combank.net

  • Mr. Kusal Weerarathne, Manager - DFCC Bank Wattala Branch

       077-9111336, kusal.weerarathne@dfccbank.com

  • Mr. Dimuthu Muthukuda, Assistant Manager Commercial Bank Development Credit Department

      077-3906962,  d_muthukuda@yahoo.com

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
2016 - Current

Banking Trainee

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
2014 - 2016

Executive Master of Science in Digital Marketing -

Cambridge College of Business And Management

Intermediate in Applied Banking & Finance -

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka

Diploma in Human Resources -

Alison

Certificate in Digital Marketing -

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)

Certificate in "Workshop on Procedural Aspects of Project Lending" -

Commercial Bank

Extension Course in English for Professionals -

University of Peradeniya

G.C.E. Advance Level -

Dharmaraja College Kandy

G.C.E Ordinary Level -

SinhalaDharmaraja College

Some College (No Degree) - Introduction of Professional Business Coaching

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
Chamira Alahakoon