Thilina Kannangara
Administration and Security
Jaela,Kandana
Summary
Accomplished Administartion and Security Manager with 20 years of experience. Committed to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Applies advanced technical, business and logistics acumen to streamline processes. Adept at driving cross-functional teams within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Manager
Gage (Pvt) Ltd (JA Manafaru Resort)
Manafaru
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw contract negotiations, disciplinary reviews, training and manpower work schedules.
- Maintained high standards of excellence for security programs, strategies and plans while working in busy, high-risk settings.
- Directed efforts to mitigate threats to personnel and infrastructure, reduce risks and optimize access to critical information.
- Implemented surveillance cameras to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by employees or visitors.
- Led identification, development, implementation and maintenance of security requirements for entire organization.
- Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules and enforced policies.
- Monitored department's contribution to total store shortage reduction and prevention programs.
- Led effective allocation of resources, budget, inventory, training support and team building.
- Liaised with corporate headquarters on compliance with manpower, travel, replacements and operational requirements.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Moved around different security stations and vital areas to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs.
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
- Provided safety reports and data analysis top management to inform security processes.
- Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
- Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
- Supervised risk management, loss prevention and safety operations facility to decrease incidents of theft, waste and abuse.
Operations Manager
Pioneer Security Services(Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Spearheaded department training to enhance employee performance and boost employee productivity.
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Advanced productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Corporate Security Manager
Biomet Visa Services Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Determined, rolled out and supervised all security protocols for organization.
- Served as liaison with public officials, company negotiators and other departments to maintain big picture understanding of security needs covering all corporate assets.
- Managed team of 2 managers and staff members to maintain top-quality services.
- Identified, developed, implemented and maintained security protocols for organization.
- Optimized planning and allocation of resourced by organizing security and administrative programs, business management operations and inventory control.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Implemented surveillance cameras to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by employees or visitors.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies and plans.
- Liaised with corporate headquarters on compliance with manpower, travel, replacements and operational requirements.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
Assistant Security and Administration Manager
RN Construction (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
- Learned and applied preferred systems for scheduling, purchasing and problem-solving.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
- Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
- Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Managed 85 employees with continuous coaching and mentoring.
Managaer Administration
Interscan Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Commissioned Army Officer
SriLanka Army
Every Part Of The Country
06.2002 - 09.2011
- 2005 – 2006: Operation in Mannar.
- 2006 – 2007: Serving at Trincomalee and Sampoor operation Mavilaru.
- 2007 – 2009: Operation in Kilinochchi, Mulatiuve, Nayaru, Welioya.
- 2008 – 2011: Worked as a Unit Intelligence Officer at Kilinochchi Akkarayankulam under 7thBattalion Sri Lanka National Guard.
Education
High School Diploma -
Human Resources Management Institute
Colombo01.2011
No Degree - Military Studies
SriLanka Military Academy
Diyatalawa06.2004
No Degree - English Language
Institute of English Training
Negombo01.2000
Skills
- Security Officer Training
- Report Writing
- Security Team Management
- Security Incident Management
- Report Generation
- CCTV Monitoring
- Loss Prevention Expertise
- Training Drills
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Security Screening
- Develop Security Standards
- Investigate Breaches
- Fire Control
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Security Manager
Gage (Pvt) Ltd (JA Manafaru Resort)
06.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Pioneer Security Services(Pvt) Ltd
05.2021 - 05.2022
Corporate Security Manager
Biomet Visa Services Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
02.2018 - 04.2021
Assistant Security and Administration Manager
RN Construction (Pvt) Ltd
01.2017 - 02.2018
Managaer Administration
Interscan Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013 - 05.2016
Commissioned Army Officer
SriLanka Army
06.2002 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
Human Resources Management Institute
No Degree - Military Studies
SriLanka Military Academy
No Degree - English Language
Institute of English Training
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