Pradeep Ekanayake
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
To leverage my expertise in urban planning and resource consenting to contribute to sustainable growth and efficient development processes in a dynamic and progressive organization.
I am an adaptable and dedicated professional with a proven track record in resource consenting and development planning. With strong problem-solving skills, excellent collaboration abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results, I am passionate about supporting communities and fostering sustainable development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant
SPCA
Frankton, New Zealand
11.2024 - Current
- Engage in customer service, assisting shoppers with inquiries and fostering a welcoming environment
- Support store operations, including organizing merchandise, restocking shelves, and maintaining a clean space
Resource consent Planner
Urban Development Authority Sri Lanka
Puttalam, Sri Lanka
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Carrying out activities related to Resource consent Applications: This includes conducting site investigations, preparing reports and preparing decisions based on the evidence and regulatory guidelines
- Preparing development plans for urban areas declared by the Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka
- Identifying and documenting projects: This involves identifying suitable lands, and preparing project proposals, board papers, planning briefs, and feasibility reports
- Participating in all urgent planning matters as assigned by the Director of North Western Province
- Organizing and conducting community awareness program and stakeholder meetings
Resource consent Planner
Urban Development Authority Sri Lanka
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
11.2017 - 06.2022
Excise Officer
Excise Department of Sri Lanka
Mullaithivu, Sri Lanka
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Carried out duties about the Excise Act, Tobacco Act, and Poison, Optimum, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance
- Office administration and inspection work
Project Manager
Echo Homes and Construction PVT LTD
Negombo, Sri Lanka
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Client Handling, Preparation of work schedule and project coordination, analyzing and finalizing work program, arranging the payments, and planning to deliver the project on time
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka12.2024
Certificate course - Quantity Surveying
Institute for Construction Training and Development
Sri Lanka01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Town and Country Planning
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka01.2011
GCE Advance level - Combine Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Kingwood College
Kandy, Sri Lanka01.2005
GCE Ordinary Level -
Kingwood College
Kandy, Sri Lanka01.2002
Skills
- Full NZ driver’s licence
- Arc GIS Pro
- MS Project
- Planning techniques
- MS Office
- AutoCAD
- Positive attitude
- Self-management
- Willingness to learn
- Thinking skills
- Resilience
- Engagement skills
- Consultation skills
- Innovative solutions
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Organizing
- Work coordination
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Obtained 1st place in National level boxing tournament (L.V.Jayaweera memorial tournament in 2004)
- Awarded with School Colours for Boxing (Year 2005)
Communityandvolunteerexperience
SPCA Frankton On shop, Retail Assistant, 11/01/24, present, Engage in customer service, assisting shoppers with inquiries and fostering a welcoming environment., Support store operations, including organizing merchandise, restocking shelves, and maintaining a clean space.
References
- Priyani Nawarathne, Director, Northwestern Provincial Office, Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka, +94718099052, lpriyani69@gmail.com
- Mr. Hasitha Bandara, Development officer - Planning, City Council, City of Playford - Australia, 0474382619, HBandara@playford.sa.gov.au
Membershipinprofessionalbodies
Institute of Town Planners Sri Lanka, 2019, Corporate Member, M 465
Contactinformation
- HBandara@playford.sa.gov.au
- Lpriyani69@gmail.com
- Ekanayaka.pk@gmail.com
Timeline
Retail Assistant
SPCA
11.2024 - Current
Resource consent Planner
Urban Development Authority Sri Lanka
06.2022 - 07.2024
Resource consent Planner
Urban Development Authority Sri Lanka
11.2017 - 06.2022
Excise Officer
Excise Department of Sri Lanka
12.2015 - 11.2017
Project Manager
Echo Homes and Construction PVT LTD
06.2013 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Moratuwa
Certificate course - Quantity Surveying
Institute for Construction Training and Development
Bachelor of Science - Town and Country Planning
University of Moratuwa
GCE Advance level - Combine Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Kingwood College
GCE Ordinary Level -
Kingwood College
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