Lahiru Gamage
Hambantota
Summary
Results-oriented professional prepared to excel in executive leadership roles. Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational efficiency while maintaining strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Highly reliable and adaptable, known for strategic planning and effective decision-making.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive
Mac Holdings (Thai Airways International)
04.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency.
- Facilitated high-level decision-making processes through data analysis and market research insights.
- Mentored junior executives, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Streamlined project management processes, resulting in reduced timelines and increased stakeholder satisfaction.
Customer Service Agent
Aitken Spence Aviation (Singapore Airlines)
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Anchored to a rich history spanning over 150 years, Aitken Spence PLC is one of Sri Lanka’s time-honored and respected conglomerates with thriving business interests across diverse industries. Our trademark is borne across many pioneering projects in tourism, maritime, logistics, energy, plantations, services, and apparel in the region.
- Supervise day to day operation such as Check in, Boarding and Ramp activities
- Maintaining flight records and providing necessary reports to the airlines HUB
- Preparing invoices for the sales department and aviation authority
- Preparing shift synopsis and forwarding to the higher Management, by every end of the shift
- Dispatch the Aircraft within allocated ground time
- GHA for Singapore Airlines
- Singapore Airlines Bandaranaike International Airport
Team Leader - Terminal Control Center
Etihad Airways
08.2015 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Etihad Airways is the second flag carrier of the UAE. Its head office is in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, near Abu Dhabi’s International Airport. Etihad commenced operations in November 2003. It is the second largest airline in the UAE after Emirates. The airline operates more than 1,000 flights per week to over 120 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia.
- Supervise day to day operation such as Check in, Boarding, Flight Transfers.
- Planning for prospective operation and also Aircraft movements, delays and disruptions.
- Preparing staff allocations for upcoming shifts.
- Conducting Safety training /operation refresher workshops for new joiners and direct reportees.
- Preparing shift synopsis and forwarding to the higher Management, by every end of the shift.
- Abu Dhabi-UAE
- Abu Dhabi international Airport
Cabin Crew - Onboard Services
EXPO RAIL
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Company Overview: ExpoRail was a Luxury train service provider in Sri Lanka. ExpoRail used to provide its premium services on several routes in Sri Lanka, in partnership with Sri Lanka Railways. Although it did not operate its own trains for scheduled services, it operated carriages that were attached to trains operated by Sri Lanka Railways. ExpoRail also offered charter services, where entire trains are composed of its own carriages.
- Expo Lanka
Receptionist - Front Office Operations
Lawrence Hill Paradise Resort
07.2010 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: Lawrence Hill Paradise Ayurveda Centrum is a certified and authentic ayurvedic treatment resort in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. Established in 2001, And it is providing affordable, holistic herbal cures for those seeking to de-stress, detox, relax and find relief through ayurvedic medicine and a healthy ayurvedic diet and lifestyle. And also wellness holiday or a more immersive healing experience.
Education
Diploma - Hotel Management
Chris Hotel Management And Training Institute
Airport Ground Operation Management, Aviation Security Management, Safety Management System
Etihad Aviation Academy
01.2019
Certificate - Retail Management
Retailers Association of India
08.2014
Diploma - Cabin Crew
IATA Colombo LKA
05.2012
General Certificate - Education Advance Level/Biological Science
High School/Department of Examination Sri Lanka
08.2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Communications
- System administration
- Reliability
- Operations management
- Report preparation
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Staff management
- Performance improvement
Timeline
Senior Executive
Mac Holdings (Thai Airways International)
04.2024 - Current
Customer Service Agent
Aitken Spence Aviation (Singapore Airlines)
02.2022 - 08.2022
Team Leader - Terminal Control Center
Etihad Airways
08.2015 - 11.2020
Cabin Crew - Onboard Services
EXPO RAIL
09.2012 - 06.2013
Receptionist - Front Office Operations
Lawrence Hill Paradise Resort
07.2010 - 10.2011
Airport Ground Operation Management, Aviation Security Management, Safety Management System
Etihad Aviation Academy
Certificate - Retail Management
Retailers Association of India
Diploma - Cabin Crew
IATA Colombo LKA
General Certificate - Education Advance Level/Biological Science
High School/Department of Examination Sri Lanka
Diploma - Hotel Management
Chris Hotel Management And Training Institute