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Asanga Perera

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 -

Asanga Perera