Panduka Dabare
Manassas Park, VA 20111
adxipm@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
A recent CDL graduate who is adept at navigation. Dependable and committed to getting the job done quickly, efficiently, and safely. Knowledge of DOT requirements.
Highlights
• Excellent attitude
• Customer Oriented
• Clean DMV record
• Safety minded
• Air Brake Certification
• Speak multiple languages: English and Sinhala
Certification/Education
CDL Class A, issued 05/22/2022
Shipper’s choice CDL School, successfully completed training, 05/19/22
High School Diploma, Presidents College, Sri Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka
Employment
Amazon Delivery Driver,
Succo delivery services, January 2023 - May 2023
• Deliver packages to customers and businesses on time.
• Operate vehicle in safe manner
General Manager,
Burlington Coat Factory, July 2022-November, 2022.
• Implement company programs,
• Total store operations,
• Customer service,
• Facility maintenance
• human resources
Operations Manager
Lowes, September 2021 - July 2022
Collaborate in steering broad-scope operations spanning human resources, sales and service to
supply chain, financial and administrative; Co-Chair Safety Team as well as Co-Chair Asset
Protection meetings
Effectively train, schedule and supervise cross-functional staff; includes sales, online fulfillment,
customer service, receiving, and delivery teams; accountable for 55 associates
Proficiently analyze end-of-month financial reports and manage controllable expenses to meet
performance targets and maximize bottom-line profits; oversee cash office reporting and balancing
along with register operations
Provide world-class customer service in processing credit card applications, coordinating timely order
fulfillment and deliveries and promptly responding to inquiries and issues
Lead the Receiving Department operations; includes truck unloading, backroom organization and
supporting reports
Reduced operational costs by $200K by streamlining receiving process and improving merchandise
visibility in the building
Implemented operational standards for cash management; reduced shortages 20% within 4 months
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER, Restaurant Depot -
Avon, MA 2019-2021
Partnered with Store Manager in managing $70M gross sales store across all aspects of operations; included preparing detailed management reports
Effectively trained developed, supervised, and evaluated staff; successfully coordinated workflow to meet performance goals Built and maintained solid customer relations instrumental to driving sales growth
Boosted sales output by 3% by improving the floor operations and quality control of fresh products.
MANAGER, Walmart – VA/NJ/NY/MA 2003-2012/2014-2019 Assistant Manager-Walpole, MA; 2016-2019
Relocated to assist in managing and improving performance of $75M gross sales store across full- scope operations, from human resources and customer relations to preparing and presenting operational reports; reported to Store Manager and Shift Manager
Led the staff training and development, evaluations and workflow coordination and increased the team productivity by 10% through enhanced engagement with associates
Cleared backroom stagnant storage and increased available floor space by 1,500 square feet.
Shift Manager-WALMART, Valley Stream, NY/White Plains, NY; 2014-2016
Led shift operations of stores grossing as much as $182M in sales to maximize bottom-line results
across key performance metrics
Proficiently built, coordinated and supervised teams and oversaw store workflow
Strategically controlled inventory to meet real-time and projected needs
Facilitated positive customer relations instrumental to assuring satisfaction, building loyalty and
maximizing revenue production; boosted results through quality assurance
Processed 18K pieces in 7:30 hrs daily to clear extra 21 trailers of merchandise within 3 months
Emptied stockroom to increase in-stock on the sales floor
Improved performance on 3 salaried ASM, 4 support managers and 114 associates through effective
training and development
Store Manager-WALMART, Brockton, MA; 2009-2012
Promoted to manage $40M gross sales location
Increased sales by $2.1M; reduced shrink from 2.1% to .96% on first year .36% second year
Achieved #1 ratings within Northeast states (MA,RI,VT,ME, NH)
Reduced accident cost by 50% year over year; first year by
$45K, second year by $50K and third
year by $25K
Shift Manager-WALMART, Secaucus, NJ; 2008-2009
Led shift operations of stores grossing as much as $110M in sales to maximize bottom-line results
across key performance metrics
Proficiently built, coordinated and supervised teams and oversaw store workflow
Strategically controlled inventory to meet real-time and projected needs
Facilitated positive customer relations instrumental to assuring satisfaction, building loyalty and
maximizing revenue production; boosted results through quality assurance
Received highest recognition for the store performance as the acting store manager and operational
shift manager
Received award from CEO of Walmart, Mike Duke, for high performance
Assistant Manager-WALMART, Sterling, VA; 2003-2008
Assisted in managing and improving performance of $70M gross sales store across full-scope
operations, from human resources and customer relations to preparing and presenting operational
reports; reported to Store Manager and Shift Manager
Oversaw staff training and development, evaluations and workflow coordination
PRESIDENT, Abington Gas Inc. - Abington, MA 2013-2015 Directed day-to-day operations of $2.2M annual gross sales store through P&L
Managed a U-Haul dealership with $650K volume and a used car dealership with annual turnover of