Asanga Perera
Auckland
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record and excelling in business development and team leadership. Skilled in marketing and customer service, I've successfully driven sales growth and fostered strong relationships. My approach blends risk management expertise with a passion for motivating teams, achieving a notable increase in service standards and profitability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RESTAURANT MANAGER
REDWOODS Casual Dining
RESTAURANT MANAGER
No.9 BAR & GRILL
RESTAURANT MANAGER
FRESCO Family Restaurant
- All front of house service in the restaurant and bar, delivering consistently outstanding service
- Always ensure customer service and satisfaction, maximize sales
- Work with the Executive Chef and Cafe Manager as a team to deliver a great product
- Maintain staff levels and costs to meet business demands
- Plan for special midweek, weekend events and advertising
- Staff related operational issues and troubleshooting, wages, roster
- Monthly and quarterly budget plan and drive the team towards goals
- Ensuring stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships
- Responding to customer feedback and maintaining high service standards
BRANCH MANAGER
GALEECO AUTOMOTIVE
- Customer service, direct communication with customer requirements
- Purchasing and price negotiation, top line bottom line sales goals
- Advertising and marketing
- Book record maintenance and budget planning
- Motivate and coach employees to meet service, sales, and repair goals
- Create and modify employee schedules with service levels in mind
OPERATIONS MANAGER
AXIOM VEHICLE IMPORTS
- Operation Process in-charge for 3 dealerships
- All imports from NZTA Compliance approval process
- Planning and organizing company's marketing policies and strategies
- Setting sale prices for the vehicles and related services
- Promoting and advertising the vehicles and related services including Insurance, Finance, Maintenance & Repairs
- Cost estimating and budget setting
- Selecting, Training and Supervision of Staff
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
SITE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Aotea Macadamia New Zealand
AREA MANAGER/SHOP MANAGER
KESS HAIR & BEAUTY
MANAGEMENT APPAREL
MAS, Hirdaramani, Brandix, NEXT
01.2000 - 01.2013
- 2000-2004, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Junior Management, Sales, and Marketing.
- 2004-2009, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - Senior Management, Sales, and Marketing.
- 2009-2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Senior Management, Sales, and Marketing.
Education
GM Certificate -
01.2022
LCQ qualification NZ - undefined
01.2018
Graduate Diploma - International Business
ICL Business School
03.2015
Bachelor of Applied Science - undefined
RMIT University
12.2010
CIM - Customer Communication
Chartered Institute of Marketing
01.2003
Skills
- Business development expertise
- Relationship building and management
- Marketing & Sales
- Communication and Team player
- Customer service
- Excels in team leadership
- Cash handling expertise
- Expert in risk management
Timeline
MANAGEMENT APPAREL
MAS, Hirdaramani, Brandix, NEXT
01.2000 - 01.2013
RESTAURANT MANAGER
REDWOODS Casual Dining
RESTAURANT MANAGER
No.9 BAR & GRILL
RESTAURANT MANAGER
FRESCO Family Restaurant
BRANCH MANAGER
GALEECO AUTOMOTIVE
OPERATIONS MANAGER
AXIOM VEHICLE IMPORTS
SITE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Aotea Macadamia New Zealand
AREA MANAGER/SHOP MANAGER
KESS HAIR & BEAUTY
LCQ qualification NZ - undefined
Graduate Diploma - International Business
ICL Business School
Bachelor of Applied Science - undefined
RMIT University
CIM - Customer Communication
Chartered Institute of Marketing
GM Certificate -
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