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Mayanthi Bhagya Basnayake

Kamloops,BC

Summary

Results-oriented Sales Floor Associate with a deep understanding of sales principles and customer service practices. Self-motivated individual with strong desire to succeed and meet goals. Outgoing and friendly, quickly establishing rapport with customers that encourages repeat business.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Thompson Rivers University
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.

Visiting Lecturer

American College Of Higher Education
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.

Retail Store Associate

Kandy Grocery Store
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Handled at least 30 cash transactions daily accurately, ensuring balanced registers at the end of each shift.
  • Helped maintain effective communication between team members and store management, promoting a cohesive work environment.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.

Education

Master of Education - Education

Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC
10.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka
12.2018

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Flexible Hours
  • Exceeding Customer Expectations
  • Cash Handling
  • Team Collaboration
  • Reliability and punctuality

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working

Additional Information

Availability
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Timeline

Research Assistant

Thompson Rivers University
01.2024 - Current

Visiting Lecturer

American College Of Higher Education
02.2021 - 08.2023

Retail Store Associate

Kandy Grocery Store
07.2017 - 12.2018

Master of Education - Education

Thompson River University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Peradeniya
Mayanthi Bhagya Basnayake