LASANTHA FERNANDO
North York,Canada
Summary
Versatile Quality Assurance Professional with over two decades of proven track record in holding senior level positions in apparel manufacturing & buying sectors. Reliable in leadership roles and can be depended upon to accomplish any task. My objective is to obtain employment with a reputable company wherein I can secure a busy and challenging position that will allow me to continue to work with the same integrity, dependability, and enthusiasm I am accustomed to
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
GROUP GENERAL MANAGER - GARMENT QUALITY & TECHNOLOGY
Hirdaramani Bangladesh (Kenpark & Regency)
08.2015 - 07.2023
- Headed Bangladesh quality team in the group of 23000 employees in 09 manufacturing and 04 washing plants
- Ensured optimal product safety and performance by providing high-quality end-to-end support to customer
- Catered to hi-end clientele with wider range of woven and knit products including high performance jackets.
GENERAL MANAGER – CENTRAL QUALITY ASSURANCE
Ananta Group
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Provided comprehensive leadership to the central quality assurance team while driving them to achieve company and customer expectations
- Drove long-term success by implementing impactful plans.
HEAD OF QUALITY
Design Studio (UK based Garment Export House)
05.2009 - 08.2011
BUYER REPRESENTITIVE – QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR BANGLADESH & CHINA
Revise Clothing Inc
04.2008 - 04.2009
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSEPCTOR
Phoenixx Apparel Services
03.1999 - 12.2002
DEPARTMENT MANAGER QUALITY ASSURANCE & PLANNING
Milestone Associate (Pvt) Ltd
01.1996 - 03.1999
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Wrexham , United Kingdom08.2023
Lean Six Sigma Company
Holland , Netherlands01.2020
DIPLOMA FOR CLOTHING TECHNLOGY IN THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY -
Clothing Industry Training Institute
Rathmalana, Sri Lanka01.2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Training & Monitoring
Languages
English
Sinhalese
Timeline
GROUP GENERAL MANAGER - GARMENT QUALITY & TECHNOLOGY
Hirdaramani Bangladesh (Kenpark & Regency)
08.2015 - 07.2023
GENERAL MANAGER – CENTRAL QUALITY ASSURANCE
Ananta Group
08.2011 - 07.2015
HEAD OF QUALITY
Design Studio (UK based Garment Export House)
05.2009 - 08.2011
BUYER REPRESENTITIVE – QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR BANGLADESH & CHINA
Revise Clothing Inc
04.2008 - 04.2009
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSEPCTOR
Phoenixx Apparel Services
03.1999 - 12.2002
DEPARTMENT MANAGER QUALITY ASSURANCE & PLANNING
Milestone Associate (Pvt) Ltd
01.1996 - 03.1999
MBA - Business Administration
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Lean Six Sigma Company
DIPLOMA FOR CLOTHING TECHNLOGY IN THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY -
Clothing Industry Training Institute
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