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Damsara Ekanayake

5119, 42nd St NE, Chetwynd,BC

Summary


Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Dragon Palace Restaurant
07.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrate strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Serve food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Work with the POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborate with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Train New Servers
  • Cash drop and close the till.

Sandwich Artist / Acting Supervisor

Subway Sandwich and Salads
10.2022 - Current
  • Greet guests, promoting specials, and taking orders.
  • Food preparation, including bread and cookie baking
  • Ensure food storage and preparation areas are maintained according to Health & Safety and Audit standards
  • Comply with the Food Code of Practice
  • Cash drop and close out the till
  • Monitor stock levels and inventory management
  • Check-in deliveries
  • Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules
  • Follow security & and safety procedures
  • Maintain a safe working environment for employees and customers
  • Keep the workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
  • Increase speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
  • Maintain high personal presentation in the provided uniform to meet Subway® brand and customer expectations
  • Work as a team member
  • Deliver a high standard of service when dealing with products, sales, and catering to customer needs.
  • Train new sandwich artists

Online Mathematics Tutor

Third Space Global (Pvt) Ltd
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Tutor and coach UK students in mathematics

Cashier

Food Basics
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provide great customer service
  • Scan products and process customer transactions accurately
  • Support in the delivery of company-directed promotions and programs
  • Handle cash and credit card transactions
  • Keep the register area neat and stocked with essential supplies
  • Assist customers with general inquiries
  • Maintain a positive environment in the store

CAP 2 Associate

Walmart
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Prepare and reset the Receiving Area
  • Unload and sort general merchandise trailers
  • Complete unloading of other types of merchandise
  • Maintain cold chain for refrigerated and frozen receiving and stock
  • Pull pallets of merchandise to the sales floor for overnight processing
  • Assist in stocking the sales floor as assigned and provide customer service when necessary
  • Label and place overstock merchandise
  • Contribute to a safe, clean, and hazard-free work environment through adherence to company policy and procedures, including the completion of safety sweep logs and ensuring displays and fixtures are secure

Instructor /University Associate Curtin University

Curtin Colombo
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Tutor and conduct lab sessions in MCEN 1000: Engineering mechanics
  • Conduct workshops in INDE1001 Engineering foundations: Principles, Design and Communication.
  • Hold workshops and assist lab sessions in PRRE1003: Engineering Materials

Trainee Engineer

DIMO (Pvt)Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Engage in Sensor applications, maintain ventilation systems, Electrical work, CCTV camera applications, and HMI designing

Trainee Engineer

Camso Loadstar Ekala Tire Division 1
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Engage in PLC applications, AutoCAD designing, generator maintenance, PM and PdM sessions, and hydraulics workshops
  • Assist in a project in installing a tire-curing oven

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
08-2022

BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering - (Specialized in Mechatronics)

SLIIT
Malabe, Sri Lanka
12-2020

Certificate - Aviation Fundamentals

Sri Lankan Aviation College
Sri Lanka
08-2016

Diploma - Information And Communication Technology

Nenasala Information Centre
Sri Lanka
09-2014

Skills

  • Hardworking, multi-skilled, reliable, flexible, quick learner, and out-of-the-box thinker
  • A well-organized, professional, and positive attitude
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, independent worker, and able to manage multiple situations and multicultural environments
  • Have the ability to perform any task by learning quickly Eg, Cashiering, Team coordination, order handling, and organizing
  • Highly motivated and capable of working under pressure and time constraints
  • Ability to adapt to new environments quickly
  • Efficient team player and skilled in working and coordinating with teammates to produce desired results
  • Project Management skills
  • Familiar with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel software
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking Eg the final year project for my BSc in Mechatronics Engineering involved building an automated batik printing machine

Timeline

Server

Dragon Palace Restaurant
07.2024 - Current

Sandwich Artist / Acting Supervisor

Subway Sandwich and Salads
10.2022 - Current

Cashier

Food Basics
08.2022 - 10.2022

CAP 2 Associate

Walmart
07.2022 - 10.2022

Online Mathematics Tutor

Third Space Global (Pvt) Ltd
03.2022 - 12.2023

Instructor /University Associate Curtin University

Curtin Colombo
03.2021 - 03.2022

Trainee Engineer

DIMO (Pvt)Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2020

Trainee Engineer

Camso Loadstar Ekala Tire Division 1
11.2018 - 01.2019

Post-Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Fleming College

BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering - (Specialized in Mechatronics)

SLIIT

Certificate - Aviation Fundamentals

Sri Lankan Aviation College

Diploma - Information And Communication Technology

Nenasala Information Centre
Damsara Ekanayake