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Darika Abeysinghe

Invercargill,STL

Summary

Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong multicultural capabilities, coupled with empathy and a willingness to listen and understand differing points of view to find a common way forward.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimator and Office Admin

Thwaites Aluminium Ltd.,
12.2020 - Current
  • Load new house plans based on architectural drawings
  • Create new client files and customer quotations in X1 proprietor based software
  • Maintain monthly work-in-progress inputting budgeted invoices against approved purchase orders, using Microsoft Excel
  • Maintain electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Interact with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Babysitter

Neighbours And Friends
01.2020 - 11.2023
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organised and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.

Volunteer

PATH - People Aspiring To Help
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Assisted with a yearly programme that supports disadvantaged youth in Sri Lanka. The project in January 2023 was to support 450 primary and secondary school children with educational resources including school bags, books, stationary, and we also refurbished three playgrounds in three schools.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Restaurant Waitress

Main Street Cafe
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.

Checkout Operator

New World Supermarket, Windsor
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Education

NCEA Level 3 -

James Hargest College
Invercargill, NZ
11.2023

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Multitasking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Timeline

Volunteer

PATH - People Aspiring To Help
01.2023 - 01.2023

Restaurant Waitress

Main Street Cafe
04.2022 - 10.2022

Checkout Operator

New World Supermarket, Windsor
10.2021 - 04.2022

Estimator and Office Admin

Thwaites Aluminium Ltd.,
12.2020 - Current

Babysitter

Neighbours And Friends
01.2020 - 11.2023

NCEA Level 3 -

James Hargest College
Darika Abeysinghe