RAJITHA AMBEGODA
Summary
Results-oriented Educational and Business Management Professional experienced in higher education, business development, and human resources. Delivered impactful strategies in strategic management and employee development while enhancing operational efficiency through collaborative team leadership. Focused on integrating innovative teaching methods to elevate undergraduate employability and drive academic success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Lecturer
University of the Visual & Performing Arts
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04.2026 - Current
- Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, Professional Development and Industrial Training.
- Designed and prepared lecture materials, assessments, and learning activities to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Collaborated with the course and curriculum development team in the Faculty of Dance and Drama, focusing on the degree of Ancillary Arts and Department of Low Country Dance.
- Facilitated collaborative projects that fostered creativity and multidisciplinary approaches, enhancing students' learning experiences.
Business Development Manager
Palace Surgery
London, UK
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Developed clinical and non-clinical services to achieve sustainable growth.
- Improved contracts and service profitability while introducing new revenue streams to enhance financial sustainability.
- Implemented a performance monitoring framework using clinical, operational, and financial KPIs to drive efficiency and quality improvement.
- Executed operational redesign and service modernisation initiatives to support organizational change.
Senior Executive - HR Operations
Prym Intimates Lanka Pvt Ltd, MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
Biyagama, Sri Lanka
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Led HR team in managing employee life cycle activities including recruitment, onboarding, training, payroll, and grievance handling, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance throughout.
- Executed large-scale company events, projects, and employee welfare activities, enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture.
- Led the HR team on employee life cycle activities from recruitment, contracts, EPF & ETF, onboarding, training, payroll, grievance handling, to employee exits.
- Collaborated with senior management on annual performance evaluations and benefits coordination.
Senior Executive - Operations Planning
Prym Intimates Lanka Pvt Ltd, MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
Biyagama, Sri Lanka
07.2011 - 12.2017
- Coordinated customer delivery follow-up (MAS, BRANDIX) to ensure full, on-time production and delivery aligned with customer requirements.
- Planned production and follow-up to consistently meet production deadlines.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve product quality and reduce turnaround time.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Teacher / Administrator
Oxford College International
Udahamulla, Sri Lanka
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Led the academic and administration of the Secondary section from Grade 6 – 11
- Directed academic programs and administration for Secondary section, Grades 6–11, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Facilitated curriculum development in collaboration with British Council, enhancing educational offerings.
- Supported management of students' academic and developmental concerns, fostering a positive learning environment.
Education
MSc - Business with Human Resource Management
Northumbria University
United Kingdom11-2023
Higher Diploma - Counselling & Psychology
IHRA University of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka01-2021
Certificate - Labour Law & Industrial Relations
Employee Federation of Ceylon
Colombo, Sri Lanka10-2019
National Diploma - Training & Development
Chartered Institute of Personal Management
Colombo, Sri Lanka01-2017
BBA - Business Administration
ICFAI University
India01-2011
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Curriculum development
- Undergraduate Lecturing
- Employee training
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational leadership
- Business Management
- Strategic Management
- Academic Advising
- Student Development
- Professional Development
- Research Supervision
Accomplishments
- Trained 2nd runner-up quality circle team - MAS FABRICS Lean Competition Future Star 2018.
- Continuous achievement of Absenteeism & LTO Targets from 2018 to 2022.
- Successful disaster management and relief initiatives in floods & COVID-19 pandemic.
Timeline
Visiting Lecturer
University of the Visual & Performing Arts
04.2026 - Current
Business Development Manager
Palace Surgery
06.2024 - 01.2026
Senior Executive - HR Operations
Prym Intimates Lanka Pvt Ltd, MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 10.2022
Senior Executive - Operations Planning
Prym Intimates Lanka Pvt Ltd, MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 12.2017
Teacher / Administrator
Oxford College International
07.2007 - 07.2011
BBA - Business Administration
ICFAI University
National Diploma - Training & Development
Chartered Institute of Personal Management
Certificate - Labour Law & Industrial Relations
Employee Federation of Ceylon
Higher Diploma - Counselling & Psychology
IHRA University of Colombo
MSc - Business with Human Resource Management
Northumbria University