Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Nilakna Premarathne

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Nilakna Premarathne

Summary

Dedicated and reliable employee, with experience providing executive assistance and highly effective in undertaking administrative and programme management tasks. Manages complex data with excellent organisation. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication. Friendly, hardworking and flexible team player. Proactively seizes opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Work history

Dynagro Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Entrepreneurial Internship
07.2024 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Ensured timely project completion for customer satisfaction.
  • Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and increased sales by 20%.
  • Conducted in-depth market research to understand consumer behaviour.
  • Assisted senior staff in data analysis tasks to inform strategic decisions.

Burberry Bicester Village
Oxford, Oxfordshire

Sales representative
09.2023 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Fostered strong customer relationships through exceptional service.
  • Pioneered innovative sales strategies for increased market penetration.
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge of product offerings to facilitate customer decisions.
  • Identified potential leads, resulting in improved sales performance.

Christ Church Sales Office

Customer assistant

Job overview

  • Set up appointments with potential and current customers to discuss new products and services.
  • Closely monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
  • Adapted sales techniques to specific clients and promoted products based on individualised client needs.

The Apartment at Bicester Village

Sales assistant

Job overview

  • Fostered strong customer relationships through exceptional service.
  • Pioneered innovative sales strategies for increased market penetration.
  • Optimised sales presentations using persuasive communication techniques.

Pickwick's Guest House

Receptionist and Bookkeeper
09.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing all front desk enquiries.
  • Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.

Green Dunnings sports facility
Dubai , United Arab Emirates

Sales Representative Intern
06.2019 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Fostered strong customer relationships through exceptional service.
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge of product offerings to facilitate customer decisions.
  • Expanded client base through targeted outreach initiatives.
  • Collaborated with marketing department for effective promotional campaigns.

Education

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford

Bachelor of Science from Accounting and Finance (Hons)
09/2022

University overview

  • Currently studying in 3rd year
  • Majoring in Accounting, and Finance
  • Exemption modules in ACCA and CIMA

National School of Business Management
Sri Lanka

Foundation Degree in Science from Business
09/2020 - 01/2022

University overview

  • Economics A
  • Accounting A
  • Project Management A
  • Mathematics A
  • Business Management A
  • IT and Programming A
  • English A

London Business School
Sri Lanka

Diploma of Higher Education from ABE UK Level 4
01/2020 - 07/2020

Pristine Private School
United Arab Emirates

Cambridge GCSEs from Commerce
09/2014 - 09/2019

University overview

  • English A
  • French B
  • Accounting B
  • Economics B

Skills

  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Client relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Technical writing
  • Strategic planning
  • Workflow optimisation
  • Time management
  • Public speaking confidence

Accomplishments

  • Former Treasurer at the Model United Nationals in Oxford Brookes.
  • President of the Sri Lankan Society in the University Union.
  • Director of International Services in Rotary Club of University in Sri Lanka.
  • Member of the Senior Choir in School.
  • Record Holding Individual in the Under 18 All Island Swimming Championship.
  • Basketball Captain in High School.
  • Member of the Debate Team in Model United Nations in High School.

Certification

  • Awarded the International Certificate of Education with Merit from Cambridge Assessment International Education.
  • Certificate of completing Entrepreneurial Insight through Internship.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Entrepreneurial Internship

Dynagro Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - 09.2024

Sales representative

Burberry Bicester Village
09.2023 - 05.2024

Receptionist and Bookkeeper

Pickwick's Guest House
09.2022 - 03.2023

Sales Representative Intern

Green Dunnings sports facility
06.2019 - 09.2019

Customer assistant

Christ Church Sales Office

Sales assistant

The Apartment at Bicester Village

Oxford Brookes University

Bachelor of Science from Accounting and Finance (Hons)
09/2022

National School of Business Management

Foundation Degree in Science from Business
09/2020 - 01/2022

London Business School

Diploma of Higher Education from ABE UK Level 4
01/2020 - 07/2020

Pristine Private School

Cambridge GCSEs from Commerce
09/2014 - 09/2019
Nilakna Premarathne