Nethini Perera
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Ambitious graduate with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel while working.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Tech
Chimo Youth Retreat Centre
09.2023 - Current
- Transferring physical files to Chimo’s Staff database, handling staff documentation, maintaining and organizing all staff files, Carrying out any HR relate duties as specified by the HR Specialist
- Maintained accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Administration Assistant
Chimo Youth Retreat Centre
05.2022 - Current
- Undertook duties related to distribution of supplies and finished multiple organization projects in the office space.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient organizational strategies and time management techniques.
- Answered phones and offered support to visitors
- Data Entry of SIRs from ETO that were sent to caseworkers
- Provided administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office
- Carried out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc
Field Team Member
Alberta’s NDP
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assist in recruiting and scheduling local volunteers and conducting voter contact activities door to door
- Primarily involved in supplementing local volunteer activities to build and engage the volunteer base as well as participate in direct voter contact.
Kids summer camp instructor
Pedal heads (Bike)
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated, organized, and taught bike activities and games for youth, supervised young campers (aged 3-9) at all times, maintained strong relationships with each camper and respective parent to ensure safety and trust, undertook set up and take down responsibilities.
Social Media Manager
Bisou (online Floral Store)
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained a strong social media presence across Instagram, monitor online presence of company's brand and engage with users, strengthening customer relationship.
Dishwasher
The Creperie
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Washed all service ware, including dishes, silverware, service utensils, involved in the cleaning of the kitchen and equipment, Managed the cleaning supply inventory, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Retail Assistant
2nd Chance Flowers
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted in the planning and execution of various events such as weddings and parties, both large and small scale, coordinated with external vendors for deliveries and answered questions about the venue, Provided aid in clean up after event.
Internship Student
G. G. ARULPRAGASM, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Communicated effectively with management and instructors and openly accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement, kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members, Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Economics -
University Of Alberta
Skills
- Team contribution
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- HR Policies Implementation
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Organization
- Communication
Volunteering Positions
- CAMPUS UNICEF – Edmonton, Alberta
- Migrante – Edmonton, Alberta
- Malika Home for Elders – Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Red Cross – Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Oceanswell Org – Colombo, Sri Lanka
Awards
- Faculty of arts gold standard scholarship (2018)
- UALBERTA Continuing international award (2021)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR Tech
Chimo Youth Retreat Centre
09.2023 - Current
Field Team Member
Alberta’s NDP
05.2023 - 07.2023
Administration Assistant
Chimo Youth Retreat Centre
05.2022 - Current
Kids summer camp instructor
Pedal heads (Bike)
07.2021 - 08.2021
Dishwasher
The Creperie
06.2020 - 08.2020
Social Media Manager
Bisou (online Floral Store)
02.2020 - 03.2021
Retail Assistant
2nd Chance Flowers
09.2017 - 07.2019
Internship Student
G. G. ARULPRAGASM, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor Of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Economics -
University Of Alberta
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