Kuda Arachchige Sureka Sandali
Hillsborough,New Zealand
Summary
Resourceful executive more than ten years of experience in the Textile Laboratory setting and in Operations. A strong leader with a proven background in developing targeted operational plans and executing them to meet deadlines. Proficient in Industrial Clothing Technology and management approaches with a good knowledge of underlying theories.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Checkout Operator
PAK'nSAVE Albany
07.2025 - Current
- Operated point-of-sale systems to process customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer, ensuring consistent financial integrity.
- Assisted in training new staff on checkout procedures and customer service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area, ensuring a positive shopping experience for patrons.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Provided exceptional service to customers, promptly addressing concerns and answering inquiries.
- Actively listened to customer needs, recommending appropriate products or services when necessary.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently scanning items and accurately processing payments.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Operated various types of payment systems including credit card machines, cash registers, and mobile payment devices proficiently.
- Checked ID for age-restricted items to prevent sales of alcohol or tobacco products to ineligible customers.
Volunteer Service Retail Assistant
Red Cross
09.2024 - Current
- Assessing customer needs through open and targeted communication and recommending appropriate options and outcomes.
- Ensured the store environment remained clean and organized and restock shelves as required.
- Processed sales and transactions using EFTPOS and cash systems, ensuring each transaction was accurately stored and recorded.
- Restocked clothing racks and managed inventory as necessary and as requested.
- Have high level enthusiasm and drive.
- Managed displays year-round, including seasonal displays.
Executive - Textile Testing
Brandix Corporate Campus
09.2013 - 06.2023
- Proficient in all Chemical and Physical textile tests according to Limited Brands standards and well conversant with ASTM, AATCC & ISO standards.
- Guide the laboratory staff on technical matters related to testing and ensure the accuracy of test results.
- Assure that the laboratory conducts its activities complying with the technical requirements of the ISO17025:2005 standards.
- Performing chemical and Physical textile test undertaken from accredited vendors (Limited Brands, PVH & Lands' end, GAP, Amazon).
- Maintain the accuracy of testing equipment by implementing maintenance and calibration schedules on time.
- Determine the uncertainty of measurements for all measurements made in the laboratory.
- Has successfully attended & participated in the Training Program on Internal Auditing of Laboratory Management System. (ISO / IEC 17025: 2005 - SLAB).
- I have accredited VS & CO (GOLD) / PVH / LANDS END / AMAZON / M&S & Haddad client accreditation.
Education
Level 4 Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Asian Institute Business and Technology
Sri Lanka07.2023
Diploma in Clothing Technology and Management -
Brandix College of Clothing Technology
Sri Lanka01.2018
Advance Certificate course in Human Resource Management -
Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational training College
Sri Lanka06.2015
Certificate course in Human Resource Management -
Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational training College
Sri Lanka12.2014
NVQ Level 3 in Information Communication Technology Technician -
National Vocational Training Institute
Sri Lanka01.2012
Skills
- Effective communication
- Open to new ideas
- Willingness to learn
- Independence
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Movex (M3) user friendly - ERP System
- Diving License
Visa
Residence Visa
Timeline
Checkout Operator
PAK'nSAVE Albany
07.2025 - Current
Volunteer Service Retail Assistant
Red Cross
09.2024 - Current
Executive - Textile Testing
Brandix Corporate Campus
09.2013 - 06.2023
Level 4 Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Asian Institute Business and Technology
Diploma in Clothing Technology and Management -
Brandix College of Clothing Technology
Advance Certificate course in Human Resource Management -
Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational training College
Certificate course in Human Resource Management -
Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational training College
NVQ Level 3 in Information Communication Technology Technician -
National Vocational Training Institute