DHANUSHKA ANURADHA TENNEKOON

Srilanka

Ph: +94-772-******

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Profile

A self-Motivated and achievement-oriented professional with over 21 years’ experience in the field of Buying / Sourcing / Merchandising and apparel manufacturing. Proven Performance in business development, product innovation within the high-end apparel industry. Proficient in project management and analyzing business needs to build new business and products, securing customer loyalty and identifying new opportunities to expand company’s client base. Skilled at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, completing projects within time and budget constraints. Well-recognized as a creative team collaborator and leader who implements project initiatives that cater to improving company profits. Prepared to utilize core competencies to bring out maximum revenue results utilizing a solutions-based mindset.

• Product Development • Product Innovation • Relationship Management

• Training and Leadership • Process Optimization • Partnership Management

• Project Commercialization • Cost Control & Negotiation • Project Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BODYLINE TRADING PVT LIMITED - Business Manager – Product Development July 2020 to Present - www.masholdings.com

• Lead the product and business development teams of key brands Triumph / Lindex / Asics / Aritzia / Chantelle / Urban Outfitters / Free people / Jockey Europe / carnage.

• Developed a sustainable customer relationship across All Brands and built confidence.

• Work on Divisional Long-range plan / business Strategies / Budgeting / Costing

• Managed to grow Lindex business by 300% + with offering right product mix and service within a year.

• Managed to Establish a sustainable growth with Aritzia business within a year from onboarding. BODYLINE PVT LIMITED – Strategic Planning Manager to CEO / Corporate office. August 2018 to July 2020 - www.masholdings.com

• Assist strategic decision-making initiatives by carrying out relevant research/ groundwork, conceptualizing thoughts and analyze reports for CEO office.

• Follow-up on commitments made by the CEO internally/ externally, collating information and assist in providing recommendations to the CEO

• Initiate and Execute Special Projects (Customer/ Supplier Interface, Value Stream, CSR Initiatives) and Other Team Events for the organization.

DEBENHAMS PLC (SRILANKA HUB) – Merchandise Manager Product Development / Bulk Operation August 2017 to July 2018 - www.debenhams.com

• Manage Product developments and capacity management based on buying requirements.

• Formulating and implementing business strategy based on situation analysis.

• Budgeting and reporting on performance with team in UK. MAS ACTIVE TRADING PVT LIMITED – NIKE DIVISION Asst. Manager – Product Development April 2013 to July 2017 - www.masholdings.com

• Led the product and business development of key Nike categories NIKE LAB/GFA/GOLF/INNOVATION NORLANKA PVT LTD - Account Manager – Product Development / Bulk Operation February 2012 to March 2013

• Managed UK brand GEORGE kids Product developments and capacity management based on buying requirements.

TESCO INT. SOURCING PVT LTD (SRILANKA HUB) – Merchandiser – Product Development / Bulk Operation 2006 to 2012

• Managed Product developments and capacity management based on buying requirements. NEXT SOURCING PVT LTD – Merchandiser – Product Development 2002 to 2006

• Product development for Men’s jersey tops

ACADEMIC PROFILE

Manager Development Program Training Consortium Limited (2015) Certificate in Merchandising Phoenix College of Clothing Technology in 2003 Quality concepts of Knitted Fabrics

program

Textile Training & Services Centre (TT & SC ) 2003 Foundation stage of CIM Followed at Academy of Business Studies (ABS) in 2001 G.C.E A/L Asoka Vidyalaya 2000

HIGHLIGHTS

Srilanka Representation Rotary Youth leadership Awards (RYLA) in 1999 at Ooty, India. District Treasure /

Director Community service

Interact District Committee 2000/2001

Club President Interact Club of Asoka Vidyalaya 1998/2000 School Senior Prefect Asoka Vidyalaya 2000

Western Band leader Asoka Vidyalaya 2000

SPORTS

Cricket Under 15/17/1st XI Asoka Vidyalaya.

Cricket - Mercantile Division E MAS ACTIVE Trading PVT Ltd - 2014 -2017 I HEREBY CERTIFY THE PARTICULARS STATED ABOVE ARE TRUE AND ACCURATE FOR THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.

Dhanushka Anuradha Tennekoon.

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