Dan Warakagoda
Fort St. John,BC
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in Cannabis industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fry Cook
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
09.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a positive team environment, collaborating with fellow cooks and staff members.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper frying techniques, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety standards, ensuring proper handling and storage of ingredients.
Business Development Manager
Kanabo Group
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Led a sales team in the cannabis industry, driving significant business development and contributing to company growth.
- Acquired comprehensive product knowledge through direct consultation with doctors.
- Created and refined sales procedures to streamline operations and boost performance.
- Worked closely with internal departments to enhance sales performance through coordinated marketing efforts.
- Managed team dynamics effectively, fostering collaboration and achieving sales goals.
- Generated high sales volumes and fostered long-term customer relationships.
- Launched and managed the initial sales calls, driving early-stage business development.
Business Development Manager
CareHires UK
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management - Accounting Option
Northern Lights College
Fort St. John, BC04-2026
Skills
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Relationship building and management
- Sales and marketing
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Brought in more than 250 new customers in 2024, with a total value of £25,000 from consultations.
- Supervised a team of 8 staff members.
- Promoted to Business Development Manager after 4 months in the company due to overachieving targets.
- Created a company-wide, comprehensive training program for all sales team members.
Certification
- Customer Service: Working in a Customer Contact Center
- Human Resources: Selecting an HR System
- Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits
- SAP ERP Essential Training
- Supply Chain Foundations
Timeline
Fry Cook
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
09.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager
Kanabo Group
01.2024 - 08.2024
Business Development Manager
CareHires UK
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Customer Service: Working in a Customer Contact Center
- Human Resources: Selecting an HR System
- Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits
- SAP ERP Essential Training
- Supply Chain Foundations
Associate of Science - Business Management - Accounting Option
Northern Lights College
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