Aravinda Kumara
Burnaby,BC
Summary
A motivated and self-driven individual with extensive knowledge in business through the study of Masters of Business Administration and previous work experiences in customer service, team management and project management looking to resume a position in a challenging and fast-paced environment in a progressive organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Penske Truck Leasing
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless communication and timely execution of tasks.
- Oversight of accounts receivable process and maintain local collection contacts to support centralized function.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained while minimizing waste or obsolescence.
- Analyzed financial data for budgeting purposes, monitoring expenses closely to mitigate risks and optimize cost-effectiveness across projects.
- Organized staff meetings and workshops aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
Sales Associate
Home Depot Canada
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Engage with customers to build rapport and loyalty
- Prepared merchandise for the sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Streamlined inventory management by accurately picking and preparing orders using pallet jacks, ensuring timely deliveries.
Project Manager
Remote Sensing Metrics Asia Holdings
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Understand the requirements of existing or new projects and create a work plan
- Conduct training sessions for team members in order to maximize their potential
- Overseeing advertisement designs, campaigns and other forms of marketing
- Assist management with the analyst hiring process and training of new team members
- Carrying out market research to keep up with customer trends.
Team Lead and System Support Specialist
Remote Sensing Metrics Asia
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Keep the project manager and product committee informed of task accomplishment, issues and status
- Collaborate with QA Engineers to develop effective strategies and test plans
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
- Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
- Coordinate with the overseas team to develop and maintain the system.
Education
MBA: Business Administration -
University Canada West - Vancouver
12.2022
Bachelor of Science: Business Management -
University of Wales
03.2019
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Complex problem solving
- MS Office Package
- HTML
- SQL
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Penske Truck Leasing
05.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Home Depot Canada
01.2022 - 05.2023
Project Manager
Remote Sensing Metrics Asia Holdings
05.2020 - 08.2021
Team Lead and System Support Specialist
Remote Sensing Metrics Asia
07.2017 - 04.2020
MBA: Business Administration -
University Canada West - Vancouver
Bachelor of Science: Business Management -
University of Wales
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