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Extracurricular Activities
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Malinda Darshana Gunatilake

Paihia,New Zealand

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven hospitality professional with over five years of experience in hotel management, including a Front Office Manager role, and currently serving as Night Manager / Duty Manager at Copthorne Hotel and Resort — Bay of Islands. I bring a passion for delivering outstanding customer service, a commitment to operational excellence, and a proven ability to lead and motivate teams. With certifications in NZ Duty Manager License, NZ Liquor Licence, and First Aid Training, I excel in managing hotel operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and liquor laws, and fostering an environment that encourages continuous improvement. Adept at handling high-pressure situations and solving complex problems, I am committed to contributing to the success and growth of any hospitality establishment I am part of.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Manager / Duty Manager

Copthorne Hotel and Resort — Bay of Islands
06.2023 - Current
  • Hotel Operations: Oversee the hotel in the absence of senior management, ensuring smooth operations during the night shift
  • Manage guest check-ins/outs, address complaints, and ensure high service standards are upheld
  • Compliance & Licensing: Hold responsibility for the hotel’s liquor licence and adhere to legal regulations regarding alcohol service
  • Maintain and renew the General Manager's certificate to ensure compliance
  • Safety Management: Act as Chief Fire Warden, oversee emergency procedures, conduct regular security checks, and ensure guest and staff safety at all times
  • Team Leadership: Lead and support the night shift team, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and working efficiently to meet service expectations
  • Financial Management: Monitor and control departmental expenses in line with business operations, and ensure that night audit procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently
  • Health & Safety: Actively contribute to the implementation and adherence to health and safety regulations and participate in audits and training programs
  • Guest Satisfaction: Resolve guest complaints, manage feedback, and strive for excellence in customer service to ensure repeat business and positive reviews

Front Office Manager

Ramrich Hotel Jaela, Sri Lanka
03.2020 - 06.2023
  • Oversee the daily operations of front office and coordinate the other departments
  • Rostering
  • Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Staffing
  • Supervising front office daily tasks & guide
  • Ensure to provide VIP service for all function related requested services
  • Communication with team and department
  • Very good problem solving and decision making
  • Reservations & Group handling
  • Supervise the banquet functions when required
  • Host and oversee the banquets provide customer with and excellent experience
  • Banquet Management (coordinate Conference, wedding, corporate events & functions]
  • Promoted to front office manager due to strong performance and organizational impact and work ahead of schedule when the period of absence of General manager

Front Office Team Leader

Ramrich Hotel Jaela
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Lead the Front office Team & managed the Hotel operations when the absence of Hotel General manager during Holiday Season

Purchasing Manager

Ramrich Hotel Jaela
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for sourcing equipment, goods & services and managing Vendors
  • Manage the stock End of Month Procedure
  • Perform strategic procurements activities
  • Find more profitable Suppliers
  • Better Communication with suppliers & kept accurate records
  • Implemented purchasing policies in accordance with hotel standards
  • Ensure all authorized or approved Purchase orders sent to the suppliers
  • Verify the quotations regularly update supplier new price and maintain
  • Check and verify invoices and Billing End of Month
  • Monitoring, reporting & controlling of Cost of sales in the hotel including audit and control, financial analysis and reporting budgeting and forecasting

Purchasing Executive

McLaren’s Logistics Ltd
10.2014 - 04.2019

Education

Diploma of Purchasing Management -

ISMM

Diploma of Business Management -

Monarch Institute of Management Studies

International English Language -

ESOFT
Negombo, Sri Lanka

Fire & Emergency Evacuation training -

Ramrich Hotels

First Aid Training -

St Johns Ambulance Sri Lanaka

First Aid Traning -

Red Cross NZ

New Zealand Liquor Licens -

ServiceIQ

New Zealand Duty Manager -

Department of Internal Affairs (DIA),

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • QuickBooks & Banking Management
  • Data Entry Software & Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Opera Property Management Software (Hospitality)
  • Accounts Receivable & Payroll Management
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Leadership & Staff Development
  • Hotel Operations & Night Audit Procedures
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Emergency Response & Fire Safety
  • Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
  • Decision Making Under Pressure
  • Strong Communication & Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Team Player
  • High Standards

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led a front office team, ensuring high standards of guest service were maintained, resulting in consistently high guest satisfaction scores.
  • Managed night operations efficiently, minimizing errors and improving the guest experience through proactive leadership and attention to detail.
  • Implemented comprehensive staff training programs, improving team performance and reducing turnover.
  • Played a key role in maintaining a safe work environment, completing regular audits, and ensuring full compliance with safety protocols.
  • Continuously exceeded guest expectations through professional service, quick issue resolution, and strong interpersonal skills, contributing to positive guest feedback and repeat business.

Extracurricular Activities

Being a member of the soccer team member, president’s college, Minuwangoda. Played six-side Cricket at School. Participated in the CASA cricket tournament.

References

Available upon request.

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Languages

English
Full Professional

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Timeline

Night Manager / Duty Manager

Copthorne Hotel and Resort — Bay of Islands
06.2023 - Current

Front Office Manager

Ramrich Hotel Jaela, Sri Lanka
03.2020 - 06.2023

Front Office Team Leader

Ramrich Hotel Jaela
12.2019 - 03.2020

Purchasing Manager

Ramrich Hotel Jaela
04.2019 - 12.2019

Purchasing Executive

McLaren’s Logistics Ltd
10.2014 - 04.2019

Diploma of Business Management -

Monarch Institute of Management Studies

International English Language -

ESOFT

Fire & Emergency Evacuation training -

Ramrich Hotels

Diploma of Purchasing Management -

ISMM

First Aid Training -

St Johns Ambulance Sri Lanaka

First Aid Traning -

Red Cross NZ

New Zealand Liquor Licens -

ServiceIQ

New Zealand Duty Manager -

Department of Internal Affairs (DIA),
Malinda Darshana Gunatilake