Abeetha Abeythilake
33 Canterbury Street, Tamatea
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with over 11 years of experience spanning engineering, finance, and operational management. Graduated as an Electrical Engineer from Anna University, India, and completed a Master of Applied Management from EIT, New Zealand. Expertise includes project coordination, production optimization, banking operations, and team leadership. Proficient in leveraging technical acumen and managerial skills to drive efficiency, streamline processes, and achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Duty Manager
Big Barrel Limited
3 2023 - Current
- Supervise daily retail operations, including stock management.
- Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and maintain excellent customer service standards
- Train team members on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative environment
Acting Manager – Operations Team
People's Bank
02.2016 - 02.2023
- Managed international borrowing operations and built relationships with global banking partners
- Developed risk management frameworks to ensure operational security and compliance
- Supported retail banking and credit units, contributing to strategic growth initiatives
- Define and establish an Offshoring Strategy, which includes opportunity identification portfolio planning, tracking/monitoring, and management.
- Continue to grow and mature the Offshoring Capability/Program through defining and executing continuous improvements to the program infrastructure
- Manage, develop, and inspire a team of employees to execute the above responsibilities.
- Supporting offshore business operations and building strong relationships within Senior Management across Business Units and Group Operations.
Operations Manager
People's Bank, Sri Lanka
Medagama
08.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed loan operations, including granting business, personal, and project loans, while ensuring compliance with bank policies.
- Prepared the branch's annual budget for three consecutive years, supporting financial planning and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw branch operations during the manager's absence, ensuring seamless service delivery and operational continuity.
- Trained new employees, fostering a culture of excellence and building team capabilities.
Production Executive
Okaya Lanka Pvt Ltd
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Oversaw capacitor manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with technical specifications
- Implemented production schedules and quality standards, achieving operational excellence
- Authored comprehensive technical documentation for compliance and training purposes
- Attended daily Kaizen meetings with the production manager, contributing technical ideas to enhance manufacturing processes and efficiency.
Education
Master of Applied Management -
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Anna University
Skills
Project Management
Accomplishments
- People's Bank, Sri Lanka, Spearheaded offshoring strategies, reducing operational costs by 20%., Optimized workflows in international borrowing operations, enhancing efficiency and compliance., Contributed to credit unit strategies, improving loan portfolio performance by 15%.
- Okaya Lanka Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka, Enhanced production efficiency by 12% through assembly line optimization in capacitor manufacturing., Established quality control protocols, reducing defect rates by 18%., Improved ERP system integration, ensuring streamlined operations and reporting.
- Big Barrel Limited, New Zealand, Completed LCQ certification and obtained Manager's Licence, ensuring full compliance with New Zealand regulations.
References
- Mr. Brendon Hickey, Industry Partnerships Manager, Eastern Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, 027 227 6476, bhickey@eit.ac.nz
- Mr. Avtar Singh, Owner Operator/Operations Managing Director, Big Barrel Group, New Zealand, 021 355 722, avtarsingh@bigbarrel.co.nz
- Mrs. Nipunika Wijayasinghe, Deputy General Manager, People’s Bank, Sri Lanka, nipunika@peoplesbank.lk
- Mrs. Ranjith Warnapura, Manager - Production Engineer, Okaya Lanka Pvt Limited, Sri Lanka, ranwarhnde@gmail.com
Professional Development
- LCQ Certification – New Zealand
- Manager's Licence – Napier City Council
- Diploma in Advanced Banking & Finance – Institute for Bankers Sri Lanka
Certification
CM - Certified Manager Certification
Timeline
CM - Certified Manager Certification
05-2024
Acting Manager – Operations Team
People's Bank
02.2016 - 02.2023
Operations Manager
People's Bank, Sri Lanka
08.2011 - 01.2016
Production Executive
Okaya Lanka Pvt Ltd
07.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Anna University
Master of Applied Management -
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
Duty Manager
Big Barrel Limited
3 2023 - Current
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