THUSHARA PERERA

**** *. ***** ******** ******, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068

MOBILE: 305-***-**** E-MAIL:adinm7@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 25 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Insurance and Accounting field.

Able to work independently with minimum supervision ; punctual and result oriented with high level of integrity.

Honest, punctual and result oriented.

Industrious, reliable and willing to learn.

Managed customer service with professional business ways; provide excellent customer services.

Raised volume in the store over the years about 50% or more.

Trained, managed, and motivated my staff.

Improved employees work performance by implementing effective management systems, administrative policies and operational procedures.

Drafted proposals, organized sale presentations, coordinated all office procedures.

Able to balance the needs of customers, and employees and company exceptions.

Implanted a highly effective and successful customer service.

Hosting Bridal Shows.

Manage Sstore inventories effectively and efficiently..

Always helped for Nnew store openings.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Total Store Control/Management/ Supervision/development with Sstrong Customer Service Skills

Retail Operations/Profit Building/Cost Control Hiring/Training/Motivation

Merchandising/Marketing/Promotion Communication/Public and Employee Relations

Strategic and Long-term Planning/Implementation and Iinventory Control/Systems

Excellent technical knowledge in Computers - Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Quick Book Accounting program

WORK EXPERIENCE AND DEMONSTRATED SKILLS

March 2009 to Present Store Manager – Jos .A. Bank Clothiers

April 2007 to March 2009 Assistant Store Manager – Jos .A. Bank Clothiers

June 2006 to April 2007 Department Manager – Jos .A. Bank Clothiers

August 2005 to June 2006 Sales Executive – Jos .A. Bank Clothiers

Supervising staff and enforce compliance with company policy and procedure.

Train the staff on merchandise features including new/add on items, marking and fitting techniques and fashion trends.

Sales, Customer Service, Merchandise and Corporate card accounts.

Leading customers through the sales process of selecting, coordinating and purchasing traditional business and casual clothing and accessory options designed for the upscale.

Achieves personal and store sales performance goal.

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WORK EXPERIENCE AND DEMONSTRATED SKILLS (contd.)

Meet deadlines with accuracy and demonstrate a sense of urgency, providing world class customer service.

Handles customer problems effectively and pro-actively.

Process customer orders through online on a timely basis.

Maintain Inventory control/Loss prevention below company standard.

Maintain visual presentation standards including signs.

Worked closely with the Regional Sales Director on the merchandise mix; increased sales over goals.

Overseeing all store operations including the Tuxedo rental program and the Tailor Shop.

Managed daily business operations effectively and efficiently, including open/close.

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WORK EXPERIENCE AND DEMONSTRATED SKILLS

December 2002 to May 2005 Claims Executive/ Bookkeeper

Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital

P.O. Box 273 GT, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Prepare Health Insurance Claim forms for patients

Review medical procedures performed and assign CPT Codes in the claim forms

For new patients, review insurance policy details to determine the benefits available and liaise with insurance providers to determine the deductibles positions and other important policy details and record them in the patient files for future reference and continue to update them on a regular basis.

Submit claims to the various insurance providers i.e. Aetna, Generali etc., along with medical reports and other supporting documents.

Liaise with insurance providers during the processing of claims

Once payments are received, record them in the computerized accounting system and follow up with insurance providers for discrepancies in the final settlements and deal with disputes; follow up with patients for collection of self-pay portions.

Issue monthly account statements to the patients.

Attend for regular correspondence with patients.

Process payments for suppliers and other service providers

Assign General Ledger account codes for payments made and enter them in the accounting system.

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WORK EXPERIENCE AND DEMONSTRATED SKILLS (Contd.)

August 1999 to October 2002 Sales & Inventory Controller

C & M Company Limited

P.O. Box 10355 APO, Grand Cayman

Responsible for ordering goods and maintenance of proper inventory records and safeguarding of the inventory at various locations.

Responsible for Onlineonline ordering from various suppliers worldwide.

Deal with import documents and clearing process; responsible for cash and reporting.

Responsible for cash collection and reporting

Prepare quotes on customers’ request and process orders on a timely basis..

Process customer orders on a timely basis.

Supervise sales and stores staff.

Responsible for accounts receivable and payments for suppliers.

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WORK EXPERIENCE AND DEMONSTRATED SKILLS (contd.)

September 1996 to March 1999 Senior Executive – Sales & Marketing

T. W. Garments Manufacturing (Pvt.) Limited

17/19 Lennox Sebe drive, Eastern Cape

Republic of South Africa.

Prepared Annual Sales and Marketing plan

Identified and pursued new markets in North America and Europe

Improved existing markets

Coordinated efforts to increase export volumes to current Buyers

Maintained excellent relations with Buyers in North America, Europe and Asia

Managed and controlled Annual Sales and Marketing budget

Dealt with creating and improving a local market for products not meeting foreign buyers standards

Arranged regular visits of Representatives of foreign buyers to the production facilities.

Coordinated with Buyers and various divisions in the Company

Prepared regular progress reports to the Sales and Marketing Manager.

August 1995 to September 1996 Retail Store Manager

Involved in setting up a Factory Retail store for local sales

Managed the store and Supervised sales staff

Dealt with cash collection/banking and reporting

Dealt with creating distribution channels in other districts

Coordinated sales promotion efforts

Others Strong inter personal skills

Excellent sales skills - motivating customers to buy

Interests Playing badminton and tennis

Listening to music and reading

Achievements Highly satisfied clients and employers

Able to being employed overseas

EDUCATION

Textile Institute – Sri Lanka: Textile Management

Courses included Fashion Retailing, Quality Control, Advertising/Marketing, and Management.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING & EDUCATION

*Dimensional Management *Training, Marketing *Sales, and others.

REFERENCES Excellent references are available upon request

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