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Indika Parakrama

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Agriculture professional with over ten years of experience in agricultural development and supply chain management, focusing on sustainable organic farming and dairy production. Proven track record in collaborating with agricultural communities, producer groups, and government agencies to enhance productivity and sustainability. Core competencies include project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. Career aspirations involve driving innovation in sustainable agriculture practices.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Aide - Special Need Children

Lynch Bus Service
Burnaby, BC
07.2023 - Current

Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in health status.

Caretaker Trainee

Cottonwood Park
Coquitlam, BC
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintaining a detailed logbook of building activities and reports.
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of the garden and walking paths, while maintaining health and safety standards.
  • Assisting tenants with moving in and out of the building.
  • Managing inventory, contacting suppliers, and placing orders.
  • Front desk duties and communication with customers, as needed.

Assistant Manager Supplier Relation (Dairy Farming)

Fonterra Brands Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2015 - 06.2023
  • Managing and supervising the milk sourcing and supply chain team in the Local Dairy Development (LDD) project.
  • Oversee organization-wide management of the strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and evaluation of services.
  • Manage and coordinate the sales and operations planning process, including supply and demand forecasting, inventory management, and on-time delivery.
  • Manage and execute procurement-related functions (e.g., develop and implement contract management and procurement frameworks, sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, draft, and manage contracts, etc.).
  • Directly manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage the quality improvement process through route advancement of the milk supply chain, FGDs, and training.
  • Establishing a producer group and linking it with market partners, microfinance institutions, and banks.
  • Developing a strong linkage and relationship with relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development, the Department of Animal Production and Health, NLDB, and private institutions.

Agriculture Extension Officer (Permaculture)

World Vision Lanka
, Sri Lanka
10.2008 - 10.2015
  • Overall management of the project toward the achievement of project goals through the Sustainable Organic Agriculture System
  • Responsible for developing partnerships with partner organizations and liaisons with the Government of Sri Lanka, NGOs/private sector parties
  • Accountable to donors for project impact as well as financial management and responsible for submitting reports commensurate with requirements
  • Preparation and timely submission of all project implementation report to donors and other relevant parties
  • Management field mobilizes area office staff in administrative, financial, and human resource functions

Assistant Agriculture Advisor

Mahaweli Consultancy Bureau Pvt Ltd.
Walawa, Sri Lanka
07.2007 - 10.2008
  • Provision of consultancy services to the Agriculture Officers of Mahaweli Authority and farmers
  • Introducing micro-financed small-scale businesses for farmers
  • Monitoring of projects implemented by Mahaweli Authority & funded by JBIC
  • Preparation of relevant brochures and training materials

Horticulturist

Ceylinco Developers Ltd
, Sri Lanka
07.2004 - 07.2007
  • Overall management of gardening and maintenance of the city area
  • Supervision of staff under the Maintenance Department
  • Designing of park areas, Establishment of green belts, Construction of water Ponds and Murrells in the model houses, and maintaining all areas of the city
  • Maintaining plant nurseries and supplying the required number of plants for landscaping
  • Implement proper agronomic practices such as root balling, pruning trees, fertilization, and pest and disease control, etc
  • Maintaining a stock of plants and other chemicals and keeping records
  • Participation in management meetings and reporting, etc
  • Handling customer complaints, undertaking to maintain the overall aesthetic value of the area

Assistant Horticulturist

Nivasie Developers Pvt. Ltd
Ekala, Sri Lanka
10.2003 - 07.2004
  • Designing Landscaping areas of the city, park area, etc
  • Maintaining plant Nurseries to a continuous supply of plants
  • Labour Management, training of supervisors and skilled labor
  • Maintenance of Landscape area, etc

Education

BSc (Agric.) - Horticulture & Landscape Gardening

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Gonawila, NWP, Sri Lanka

Publications

Effect of growing environment, cultural methods, and plant density of Gherkin (Cucumis sativus l.), Upasena IPIP, Kuruppuarachchi DSP, Jayasekara SJBA, 06/16/03, 3rd Agricultural Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka, pp 161-169

Research

  • Completed research and submitted a thesis on the Effect of growing environment, culture methods, and plant density of Gherkin (Cucumis sativus l.) as a fulfillment of a degree program.
  • Completed a six-month institutional training at Nivasiepura Housing Scheme, Ekala, Ja-Ela and submitted a thesis on the Modification of Environment and Landscaping Techniques at the Nivasiepura Housing Project.

Timeline

Care Aide - Special Need Children

Lynch Bus Service
07.2023 - Current

Caretaker Trainee

Cottonwood Park
06.2023 - 07.2023

Assistant Manager Supplier Relation (Dairy Farming)

Fonterra Brands Lanka
10.2015 - 06.2023

Agriculture Extension Officer (Permaculture)

World Vision Lanka
10.2008 - 10.2015

Assistant Agriculture Advisor

Mahaweli Consultancy Bureau Pvt Ltd.
07.2007 - 10.2008

Horticulturist

Ceylinco Developers Ltd
07.2004 - 07.2007

Assistant Horticulturist

Nivasie Developers Pvt. Ltd
10.2003 - 07.2004

BSc (Agric.) - Horticulture & Landscape Gardening

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Indika Parakrama