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RUSIRA KARUNANAYAKA

RUSIRA KARUNANAYAKA

Student
Utrecht

Summary

Experienced in managing upscale dining services with a dedication to ensuring seamless operations and guest satisfaction. Possessing a keen attention to detail and strong communication skills, effectively coordinating staff and service flow. Throughout my career, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and guest relations, resulting in a track record of success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager / Waiter

Taste of India Utrecht
01.2023 - Current
  • Completed opening and closing tasks to keep the restaurant running well and make sure the teams were ready to meet the needs of patrons
  • Trained recently hired servers, placing a strong emphasis on safe food handling practices, customer relations, and security protocols
  • Upheld precision, efficiency, and order by communicating well with the culinary crew; this led to many referrals and happy patrons
  • Oversaw the rotation of staff, kept an eye on inventory, and helped make sure supplies were ordered on schedule

Junior Executive Assistant

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
03.2020 - 08.2022

Processing standard teller transactions for customers, advising clients on financial instruments and services, establishing credibility with clients, acting in a leadership role in the absence of a supervisor, engaging in Cross-selling & lobby sales, handling remittances, and handling all types of cash transactions

  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously through effective delegation ensuring that deadlines were met with accuracy.
  • Facilitated smooth operations during high-pressure situations by remaining calm, organized, and proactive in addressing issues.

Insurance Advisor

Softlogic Life PLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked as an insurance advisor in Softlogic Life Insurance Company, advising and offering assistance on various insurance products, providing end-to-end claim management, calculating policy premiums, explaining benefits, and selling or up-selling policies

Customer Service Officer

Dialog Axiata PLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Customer care involves answering customer inquiries, directing customers to resources, creating reports, attending team meetings, updating records, presenting ideas, and participating in team-building activities

Education

Bachelors Degree - International Business

HU University of Applied Sciences
Utrecht, Netherlands
01-2026

College Degree -

Mahinda College
Galle, Srilanka
01.2019

Skills

  • Organized
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Critical thinking
  • Team supervision
  • Complaint handling
  • Customer service management
  • Conflict management
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Task delegation

Language

English
Advanced
C1
Dutch
Elementary
A2
Sinhala
Proficient
C2

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Manager / Waiter

Taste of India Utrecht
01.2023 - Current

Junior Executive Assistant

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
03.2020 - 08.2022

Insurance Advisor

Softlogic Life PLC
01.2019 - 01.2020

Customer Service Officer

Dialog Axiata PLC
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelors Degree - International Business

HU University of Applied Sciences

College Degree -

Mahinda College
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