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KALINDU WITHARANAGE

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Results-driven Master's in Business Administration professional with deep understanding of business concepts and terminologies. Over 11 years of experience in administration and 4 years in banking, honing skills in budgeting, purchasing, and administrative tasks. Proficient in data entry, problem-solving, and collaborative work in a change-oriented environment. Expertise extends to Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Oracle Peoplesoft, and Tally accounting software. Recognized as best employee in 2017-18 and commended for coordinating events and promotional activities. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong emphasis on telephone etiquette. Customer service-oriented with proven negotiation and objection handling abilities. Developed leadership and analytical skills in high-pressure environments, focusing on strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Officer

CIBC Capital market
01.2023 - Current
  • Accountable for timely and accurate handling of trade confirmation and settlement
  • Execute transactions accurately, on time and in line with established guidelines / procedures
  • Work closely in a team environment in order to meet individual and team driven benchmarks and service level agreements
  • Responsible for the day-to-day due diligence of customer information verification which involve assessing customer profiles and validating customer information

Operation Analyst

Prime Hire (TD Assignment)
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Works within well-defined guidelines, accountable for completing routine transactions or repetitive processes within standardized framework
  • Complete standard transactions using a limited number of internal and external systems and applications
  • Responsible for maintaining operational effectiveness to ensure business objectives and service level goals are met in a timely manner

Transaction Processing Officer

Manpower (CIBC Assignment)
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Account maintenance and carrying out transactions of financial nature related using excel and other data tools
  • Verified all incoming and outgoing transactions to ensure adherence to agreements
  • Reporting using independent judgment based on experience and using standard procedures and guidelines
  • Prepared renewal letters for RGIC, GIC, TFSA, Regular Investment Contribution etc
  • Followed by filing, faxing or mailing as required
  • Ensured all productivity standards are met or exceeded

Senior Administrative Officer

AECS Group
01.2014 - 12.2019
  • Helped in managing the database of employees, filing and other documentation requirements
  • Prepared data-based power point presentations for department heads for presentations to various stakeholders
  • Handled daily operational requirements of the group including housekeeping, maintenance, security and transportation
  • Handled 5-10 inbound calls hourly providing information and selling the various courses on offer to potential students/parents
  • Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills while handling individuals, all media and public relations inquiries
  • Worked with the finance and purchase department to ensure cost reduction and reduce the outstanding
  • Optimized the revenue by focusing on top line increase of admission and reduced expense by streamlining the processes
  • Took ownership and accountability to ensure that set targets of admission department is met with a 100% enrollment for continuous 3 years (2016-2019)
  • Maintained patience and composure in face of difficult customer situations, ensuring a consistently high level of responsive front-line client service

Human Resource Assistant

AIMS Group
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Recognized for consistent achievement of targets and promoted to executive HR
  • Found the correct match with proper recruitment sessions and met all the targets
  • Utilized the in-house intellectual infrastructure to develop a new Human Resource plan and effectively met the manpower
  • Resolved issues and concerns of employees to ensure a higher level of satisfaction and improved retention rate by 4% (2011 to 2013)
  • Headed the HR chapter of IACBE and NAAC (Institutional Credential Assessment Agencies) during inspection period
  • Coordinated the orientation and training of newly recruited employees into the organization
  • Worked with the admission team to develop seasonal promotions, loyalty programs and promotional campaigns

Education

Certificate of Participation - Microsoft Excel (Advanced proficiency level) -

AIMS Centre for Learning

Certificate of Participation - Tally – Accounting software (Intermediate proficiency level) -

AIMS Centre for Learning

Life Licensing Qualification Program (LLQP) -

Financial Service Regulatory Authority of Ontario
01.2021

Master of Business Administration -

Bangalore University
01.2009

Bachelor of Business Management -

Bangalore University
01.2007

Skills

  • Administration
  • Data processing
  • Budgeting
  • Preparing board reports
  • Data entry
  • Problem solving
  • Team player
  • Flexibility
  • Microsoft Office
  • Oracle Peoplesoft
  • Tally
  • Negotiation
  • Telephone etiquette

Educationandprofessionaldevelopment

  • Life Licensing Qualification Program (LLQP), Financial Service Regulatory Authority of Ontario, 2021
  • Master of Business Administration, Bangalore University, 2009
  • Bachelor of Business Management, Bangalore University, 2007
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced proficiency level), AIMS Centre for Learning
  • Tally – Accounting software (Intermediate proficiency level), AIMS Centre for Learning

Career Experience

  • Senior Officer, CIBC Capital Market, 02/01/24, Present, Timely and accurate handling of trade confirmation and settlement, Execute transactions accurately and on time, Work closely in a team environment to meet benchmarks and service level agreements, Day-to-day due diligence of customer information verification
  • Senior Officer, Manpower (CIBC Assignment), 01/01/23, 02/01/24, Timely and accurate handling of trade confirmation and settlement, Execute transactions accurately and on time, Work closely in a team environment to meet benchmarks and service level agreements, Day-to-day due diligence of customer information verification
  • Operation Analyst, Prime Hire (TD Assignment), 11/01/21, Present, Complete routine transactions within standardized framework, Maintain operational effectiveness to meet business objectives and service level goals
  • Transaction Processing Officer, Manpower (CIBC Assignment), 02/01/20, 03/01/20, Account maintenance and transactions of financial nature, Verify all incoming and outgoing transactions, Reporting using independent judgment, Prepare renewal letters and ensure productivity standards are met
  • Senior Administrative Officer, AECS Group, 01/01/14, 12/31/19, Manage employee database and documentation, Prepare data-based presentations, Handle daily operational requirements, Provide information and sell courses to potential students, Work with finance and purchase department for cost reduction, Ensure 100% enrollment for admission department for 3 years
  • Human Resource Assistant, AIMS Group, 01/01/10, 12/31/13, Achieve targets and promote to executive HR, Recruitment sessions and manpower planning, Resolve employee issues for satisfaction and retention, Coordinate orientation and training of new employees

Timeline

Senior Officer

CIBC Capital market
01.2023 - Current

Operation Analyst

Prime Hire (TD Assignment)
11.2021 - 12.2022

Transaction Processing Officer

Manpower (CIBC Assignment)
02.2020 - 03.2020

Senior Administrative Officer

AECS Group
01.2014 - 12.2019

Human Resource Assistant

AIMS Group
01.2010 - 12.2013

Certificate of Participation - Tally – Accounting software (Intermediate proficiency level) -

AIMS Centre for Learning

Life Licensing Qualification Program (LLQP) -

Financial Service Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Master of Business Administration -

Bangalore University

Bachelor of Business Management -

Bangalore University

Certificate of Participation - Microsoft Excel (Advanced proficiency level) -

AIMS Centre for Learning
KALINDU WITHARANAGE