Perpetua Damayanthi Sureby Fernandez
Negombo
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in planning and problem-solving. Proven ability to optimize resource utilization, enhancing operational scalability and profitability. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and effective leadership in building relationships.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Alvar Tours and Resorts
Negombo
08.2020 - Current
- Executed process enhancements to optimize operations and minimize costs.
- Tracked progress through strategic planning, budgeting, and result measurement.
- Interacted with customers and vendors with utmost professionalism to solve various problems.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations and ordered additional items when necessary.
Merchandising Manager
Courtaulds Trading Lanka (pvt) Ltd
Katuwellegama
06.2004 - 07.2020
- Managed daily operations across multiple departments, including product development, graphic production, marketing, and production teams.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Leveraged strong issue resolution and communication skills to enhance and solidify enduring client relationships.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Utilized effective issue resolution and communication skills to foster and strengthen enduring connections with clients, departments, and suppliers.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to ensure financial health.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors and suppliers based on organizational needs.
Human Resources Executive
Readywear Garments (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
07.2003 - 06.2004
- Prepared reports on employee turnover rates, benefit utilization trends, and other HR metrics.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to identify areas where improvements can be made.
- Resolved work complaints and addressed employee concerns
- Prepared or maintained employment records.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Maintained personnel records such as hiring documents, leaves of absence forms.
Production Executive
Star Garments (Pvt) Ltd
Katunayake
11.1999 - 08.2002
- Oversaw two sewing lines in capacity of production executive.
- Conducted follow-up on sample process with Sample technician
- Ensuring availability of necessary machines and skills to feed new product to sewing lines
- Collaborating with Work Study executive during new product implementation to enhance productivity
- Enhancing machine operators' skills in collaboration with technician
- Meeting daily production targets while minimizing quality defects
- Follow up on absenteeism in production lines
- Evaluation of line supervisor and team leaders alongside production manager
Education
BBA - Business Management
Bangalore University
Bangalore, India10-1999
Skills
- Budget management
- Supplier negotiation
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
Timeline
Business Manager
Alvar Tours and Resorts
08.2020 - Current
Merchandising Manager
Courtaulds Trading Lanka (pvt) Ltd
06.2004 - 07.2020
Human Resources Executive
Readywear Garments (Pvt) Ltd
07.2003 - 06.2004
Production Executive
Star Garments (Pvt) Ltd
11.1999 - 08.2002
BBA - Business Management
Bangalore University
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