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Education
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Certification
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THARANGA DESHAPRIYA NUWARAPAKSHAGE

DERBY

Summary

Accomplished Tea Estate Manager with 18 years of comprehensive experience in tea plantation leadership, including 6 years as Estate Manager and 12 years as Assistant Manager. Proven track record at major plantation groups, including Maskeliya plantation PLC and Madulsima Plantations PLC, driving record estate profits through rigorous agronomic standards, crop achievement, and multitier labour management. Adept at transforming estate divisions into high-yielding, sustainable operations through advanced soil conservation and strategic field development. Seasoned professional with focus on operational and administrative excellence in education sector. Promise to drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage regulatory compliance, utilising skills in leadership, strategic planning, and team building. Committed to fostering positive learning environment and enhancing overall school performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

ESTATE SUPERINTENDENT / ESTATE MANAGER

Madulsima Plantations PLC
Battawatte Estate , Sri Lanka
2023.07 - 2023.12

ESTATE SUPERINTENDENT / ESTATE MANAGER

MASKELIYA PLANTATIONS PLC
AMPITTIAKANDE ESTAE , BANDARAWELA , SRI LANKA
2021.12 - 2023.07

ESTATE SUPERINTEDENT / ESTATE MANAGER

MASKELIYA PLANTATIONS PLC
Leangawella Estate , Sri Lanka
2017.12 - 2021.12

SENIOR ASSISTANT TEA ESTATE MANAGER

MASKELIYA PLANTATIONS PLC , BALANGODA PLANTATIONS
, SRI LANKA
2008.09 - 2017.12

ASSISTANT TEA ESTATE MANAGER

MASKELIYA PLANTATIONS, MALWATTE VALLY PLANTATIONS
, SRI LANKA
2006.01 - 2008.08

TRAINEE ASSISTANT TEA ESTATE MANAGER

MALWATTE VALLEY PLANTATIONS PLC
DOWN SIDE TEA ESTATE, SRI LANKA
2005.06 - 2006.02

TRAINEE ASSISTANT TEA ESTATE MANAGER [ CREEPING ]

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANTATIONS MANAGEMENT
CREAIGHEAD TEA ESTATE NAWALAPITIYA, SRI LANKA
2003.06 - 2004.12

Education

GCE A/L - ARTS

ST ANTHONY'S COLLEGE
KANDY, SRI LANKA
/1999 - /2001

Certificate of Higher Education - INDUCTION COURSE FOR PLANTER TRAINEES

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANTATIONS MANAGEMENT
COLOMBO SRI LANKA
2003.06 - 2004.12

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANTATIONS MANAGEMENT
COLOMBO SRI LANKA

FLORICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE GARDENING

NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
PERADENIYA SRI LANKA
2002.09 - 2002.12

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME - TEA MANUFACTURE AND FACTORY PRACTICE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANTATIONS MANAGEMENT
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
2014.01 - 2014.12

Skills

  • Estate management
  • Estate Resource Management
  • Agronomy expertise
  • Financial project management
  • Emergency adaptability
  • Team management
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Time Consciousness

Accomplishments

TOP PRICES IN COLOMBO TEA AUCTION

  • 05TH OCTOBER 2022

GRADE - OP1

PRICE - RS. 2550.00

MARK - AMPITTIAKANDE

  • 04TH JANUARY 2023

GRADE - OP

PRICE - RS 1650.00

MARK - AMPITTIAKANDE

  • 18TH JANUARY 2023

GRADE -FBOPFSP

PRICR -RS 3800.00

MAKE - AMPITTIAKANDE

  • 8TH FEBRUARY 2023

GRADE - PEKOE

PRICE -RS 2000.00

MAKE - AMPITTIAKANDE

  • 28TH NOVEMBER 2023

GRADE - FBOPF1

PRICE - RS 1600.00

MAKE - BATAWATTE

  • 28TH NOVEMBER 2023

GRADE - PEKOE1

PRICE - RS 1700.00

MAKE - BATAWATTE

  • 05TH DECEMBER2023

GRADE -PEKOE1

PRICE - RS 1700.00

MAKE - BATAWATTE

  • Successfully obtained the prestigious RAINFOREST ALLIANCE CERTIFICATION for Leangawella Estate in 2018.
  • Successfully obtained FIRST EVER GAP CARTIFICATION for pioneering diversified agricultural PEAR PROJECT.
  • CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - ACHIEVEMENT OF EVER HIGHEST PROFIT LEANGAWELA ESTATE SEASON 2017/2018

Certification

ISO 22000 /2005 FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

RAINFOREST ALLIANCE

Languages

English
Intermediate

Timeline

ESTATE SUPERINTENDENT / ESTATE MANAGER

Madulsima Plantations PLC
2023.07 - 2023.12

ESTATE SUPERINTENDENT / ESTATE MANAGER

MASKELIYA PLANTATIONS PLC
2021.12 - 2023.07

ESTATE SUPERINTEDENT / ESTATE MANAGER

MASKELIYA PLANTATIONS PLC
2017.12 - 2021.12

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME - TEA MANUFACTURE AND FACTORY PRACTICE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANTATIONS MANAGEMENT
2014.01 - 2014.12

SENIOR ASSISTANT TEA ESTATE MANAGER

MASKELIYA PLANTATIONS PLC , BALANGODA PLANTATIONS
2008.09 - 2017.12

ASSISTANT TEA ESTATE MANAGER

MASKELIYA PLANTATIONS, MALWATTE VALLY PLANTATIONS
2006.01 - 2008.08

TRAINEE ASSISTANT TEA ESTATE MANAGER

MALWATTE VALLEY PLANTATIONS PLC
2005.06 - 2006.02

TRAINEE ASSISTANT TEA ESTATE MANAGER [ CREEPING ]

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANTATIONS MANAGEMENT
2003.06 - 2004.12

Certificate of Higher Education - INDUCTION COURSE FOR PLANTER TRAINEES

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANTATIONS MANAGEMENT
2003.06 - 2004.12

FLORICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE GARDENING

NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
2002.09 - 2002.12

GCE A/L - ARTS

ST ANTHONY'S COLLEGE
/1999 - /2001

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANTATIONS MANAGEMENT
THARANGA DESHAPRIYA NUWARAPAKSHAGE