Damayanthie De Silva
Bristol
Summary
my career objective is to further advance my career in the field of office management.
As an accomplished secretary with a strong background in administrative roles, I am dedicated to providing top-notch organizational support, impeccable communication, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism. I aspire to leverage my expertise in document management, scheduling, and multitasking to contribute to the success and efficiency of your organization while continually expanding my skills and experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
TEAM MEMBER
KFC
Bristol
2022.10 - 2025.07
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service, including greeting, taking orders, and addressing inquiries or issues in a courteous manner.
- Ensure a clean and sanitized work environment, adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Collaborate with fellow team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Manage cash transactions, operate the cash register, and provide accurate change.
- Stocking and maintaining food supplies.
- Following instructions and procedures.
SENIOR SECRETARY
CEYLON DUBHE (PVT) LTD
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Manage and maintain the executive's schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Prepare and organize meetings, including setting up conference calls, and coordinating logistics for internal and external meetings.
- Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and documents.
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic files, documents & records.
- Assist in special projects, or analysis as requested by senior management.
- Provide support for key company initiatives and help with coordination and implementation.
- Handling different marketing activities including market launches, advertising, e mail campaigns, events and social media.
- Managing brand reputation: monitoring online conversations and addressing any issues to protect the brand image.
- Conducting market research: gathering data on customer needs, preferences and competitor activities.
SECRETARY
D. P. JAYASINGHE PILING CO. (PVT) LTD
2021.01 - 2022.05
- Coordinated events that resulted in positive company exposure.
- Enhanced company communication with accurate minute-taking during meetings.
- Facilitated efficient communication by managing correspondence via post and email.
- Promote company products and services via social media and email campaigns.
CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY
SATHOSA MOTORS PLC
Colombo
2015.05 - 2020.09
- Managed complex diaries and schedules to ensure optimal time management.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management team.
- Conducted research for data compilation into detailed reports.
- Developing brand awareness campaigns with the marketing team and contributing to product development.
- Coordinating with internal and external parties regarding Company Board meetings, AGM and finalising board minutes.
SECRETARY
NARATHA AFRO LANKA (PVT) LTD
2012.11 - 2015.02
CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY
MACKWOODS LIMITED
2008.05 - 2010.09
SECRETARY- LEGAL DIVISION
IWS HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD
2005.10 - 2008.05
RECEPTIONIST CUM TELEPHONE OPERATOR
JOHN KEELLS OFFICE AUTOMATION (PVT) LTD
2002.09 - 2003.11
Education
MSc Marketing Communications - undefined
University of West of the England (UWE)
MBA with Merit Pass - Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI)
ColomboDiploma in Professional Secretaries - undefined
Ladies College, Department of Vocational Studies
2013.01 - 1 2014
Certificate course Secretarial Studies - undefined
Department of Vocational Studies
2006.01 - 1 2007
General English Upper Intermediate Level - undefined
British Council
Diploma in Microsoft Applications - undefined
Science & Information Technology
G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination - undefined
Ananda Balika Vidyalaya
Sri LankaG.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination - undefined
Presbyterian Girl's School
Sri LankaSkills
- Administrative Skills
- Document Management
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Confidentiality
- Multitasking
Personal Information
Title: Senior Secretary and Administrative Assistant
Custom
- Mr. Tilak Dias Gunasekera, Former Managing Director, Sathosa Motors PLC, Vauxhall Street, Colombo, 02, Sri Lanka, (+94) 714 800 065 / 774 800 065, tilaksml@gmail.com
- Ms. Roshani Ranaweera, L.L.B. (Hons), Director- Legal & Secretarial, AIYAR Corporate Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, Havelock Central, Colombo, 05, Sri Lanka, (+94) 112 505 516-17 | 775 750 389, bicl@sltnet.lk
Timeline
TEAM MEMBER
KFC
2022.10 - 2025.07
SENIOR SECRETARY
CEYLON DUBHE (PVT) LTD
2022.05 - 2022.08
SECRETARY
D. P. JAYASINGHE PILING CO. (PVT) LTD
2021.01 - 2022.05
CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY
SATHOSA MOTORS PLC
2015.05 - 2020.09
Diploma in Professional Secretaries - undefined
Ladies College, Department of Vocational Studies
2013.01 - 1 2014
SECRETARY
NARATHA AFRO LANKA (PVT) LTD
2012.11 - 2015.02
CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY
MACKWOODS LIMITED
2008.05 - 2010.09
Certificate course Secretarial Studies - undefined
Department of Vocational Studies
2006.01 - 1 2007
SECRETARY- LEGAL DIVISION
IWS HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD
2005.10 - 2008.05
RECEPTIONIST CUM TELEPHONE OPERATOR
JOHN KEELLS OFFICE AUTOMATION (PVT) LTD
2002.09 - 2003.11
MSc Marketing Communications - undefined
University of West of the England (UWE)
MBA with Merit Pass - Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI)
General English Upper Intermediate Level - undefined
British Council
Diploma in Microsoft Applications - undefined
Science & Information Technology
G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination - undefined
Ananda Balika Vidyalaya
G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination - undefined
Presbyterian Girl's School