ATHULA ABAYATILAKA Tel: 009********** E-mail: adzad9@r.postjobfree.com

Gained 30 years of vast experience in Operations Management, especially Transportation, Automotive & Logistics services as well as Construction Sectors in multi-national, well-established companies around the globe. These include the Gulf region, Japanese, Korean, European companies. Over the years I have given excellent leadership to help them build their companies. Confident working in any diverse environment in which cultural awareness and appreciation is integral. Ample experience with time management skills and the ability to understand professional and ethical responsibilities. Keen to learn and adapt to changes with reformation in the working environment.

SUMMARY

Exceptional Leadership Skills gained through decades of experience to maximize operational efficiency of any project/company.

Ability to run a company at its fullest potential and establish global enhancement and sustainable management standards system to the company such as ISO and QMS.

Ability to oversee and monitor employees to ensure they are meeting the professional and quality standards established by company.

Excellent organizing skills for preparation of dynamic and oriental management team with their subordinates such as executives, engineers, supervisors, foremen, and other labor categories.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and capability of building great relationships with stake holders, main contractors, and the clients with charismatic personality.

Unparalleled ability to handle any type of disaster management scenario utilizing Risk Management tools and strategic plans for diversified paradigm shift.

Experience and comprehensive knowledge in vehicle inspection, vehicle maintenance, repairs, workshop regulations, and safety standards.

Thorough understanding of Transport Management, Logistics, and Operations Management through decades of experience working in major projects and multi-national companies.

Proficient in making accident reports and insurance claims.

Experience and good understanding of parts returns and warranty.

Experience in producing reports for daily operations, breakdowns, service maintenance records, spare parts supply chain records such as LPO, SIR, PSR, GRN.

Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite/ Office 365 (Office, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to work with any teams in any diverse working environment and can effectively communicate based on culture of the company.

Flexible, Adaptable to any changes with reformation in the working environment effortlessly.

Honest and Reliable, Ability to understand ethical responsibility and undertake tasks with strong morals.

Efficacious time management skills, proper time allocation and dedication to effective prioritization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LOGICON TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS W.L.L. - Doha, Qatar Feb 2008 – 2022

Director Operations & Working Partner

This company is directly joined and involved with Qatar Development Construction Projects aiming FIFA 2022 World Cup and Vision Qatar 2030, contributing Logistics &Transportation for building roads, petroleum plants, and overall infrastructure since the last decade.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Company Shareholder and overall leadership to carry out A-Z organizing activities.

Responsible for determining the organization's long-range goals; contributing to competitive strategy and the definition of programs based on operational capabilities in Financial, Administration and Operational sectors.

Keen interest and knowledge in business development, management, and strategic plans.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and had built great relationships with stake holders, main contractors, and the clients.

Ability and capability for choosing the right person with the right action at the right time to make significant changes as necessary.

Excellent organizing skills for preparation of dynamic and oriental management team with their subordinates such as executives, engineers, supervisors, foremen, and other labor categories.

Unparalleled ability to handle any type of disaster management scenario utilizing Risk Management tools and strategic plans if diversified paradigm shift is needed.

Running the company at its fullest potential and establishing global enhancement and sustainable management standards system to the company such as ISO.

Successfully launched the company towards the right direction with proper analytical, managerial, and leadership skills by having a clear vision & mission.

Carried out all company businesses such as Transportation, Contracting, and Logistics.

Forecast goals and objectives for all departments and ensured they are met.

Ensured that common courtesy is shown to all clients by every department employee to promote customer satisfaction and good reputation.

Supervised the management of all company inbound and outbound transportation requirements.

Lead and oversaw the management of all daily workshop, transportation and distribution operations.

Coordinated the Operations Department efforts with all other company departments.

Coordinated staffing and operational needs of all operations in conjunction with Human Resources Department, including hiring, firing, performance appraisals, transfers, promotions, discipline, and identifying and resolving problems all within established Company policies, processes and procedures.

Maximized operational efficiency using defined metrics continuously improving operational performance while optimizing both company and partner measures.

Planned, implemented, monitored, evaluated and coordinated all activities to achieve the budgeted sales, pricing, and gross margin objectives and goals established by Company.

Quoted various rates for partner and analyzed possible routes for new business.

Communicated with partner to handle any escalated issues or complaints.

Oversaw and monitored to ensure all employees of Company are meeting the professional and quality standards established by Company.

Compliance and site-level accountability to all safety programs, policies and procedures.

Performed miscellaneous duties and projects as required.

Saudi Aramco – Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Jan 2005 – Dec 2007

Area Operation Executive

Aramco is the national petroleum and natural gas company of Saudi Arabia and the world’s leading oil company.

Conducted development projects of petroleum plants.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Inspected several construction projects in the nation such as Natural Gas, Petroleum, steel Plant conducted by Saudi Aramco.

Focused on main contractor’s day to day schedule, ongoing constructions, machineries, vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Preparing and forward daily reports to management with site progress.

Advised and instructed to construction managers, project managers to rectify some lapses in their sites.

Arranged meetings with every site coordinator periodically to monitor the progress of projects.

Managed fleet and equipment maintenance.

Provided employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.

Evaluated employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommended appropriate personnel action.

Provided leadership of small to large crews.

Maliban Biscuits Manufactories – Colombo, Sri Lanka Mar 1999 – Dec 2004

Transport Manager

Maliban is one of the largest FMCG Companies in Sri Lanka. Total Responsibility for Company Fleet Transportation and Maintenance.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Preparation of distribution vehicles island wide.

Directed the completion of routing, manpower, and equipment schedules to ensure that organizational KPIs are met.

Produced daily reports on fleet details.

Established and communicated department goals, monitored employee performance to ensure they are met or exceeded.

Arranged workforce for daily operations.

Given fullest and utmost support to top management for excellent and productive operation.

Planned and directed the day-to-day transportation functions, including the work assignments of facility transportation supervisors and clerical staff, to ensure that department standards for efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness are met or exceeded.

Provided training, development, and performance evaluations of department staff; worked with Human Resources department to ensure selection of qualified employees.

Coordinated daily and monthly repairs and preventative maintenance for all distributing vehicles and other company vehicles in Maliban for safety, and to minimize down time.

Developed, audited, and managed the budget and operations costs to ensure efficient operations.

Rectification and coordination of accident vehicles with insurance.

Produced accident reports and claimed insurance.

Cellite International Lanka Company (Australian) – Colombo, Sri Lanka Sep 1994 – Aug 1998

Head of Service & Operations

The World Trade Center Colombo Twin Towers building project - Main Contractor

Responsibilities and Duties:

Coordinated project and operations.

Preparation of machineries and vehicles.

Oversaw operations and planned operations.

Monitored, measured and reported on operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements.

Was responsible for training and supervising employees, including but not limited to: hiring, discipline, completing evaluations and wage adjustments, safety training, dismissal, and documentation/completion of all related paperwork.

Assured the optimal functioning and compliance of equipment and work area.

Sustained a safe and clean work environment and promoted a behavior-based safety culture.

Recorded and analyzed operations data for process improvements and sustainability.

Kiang Nam (Korean) ADB Road Construction Project Oct 1993 – Aug 1994

Senior Transport & Workshop Executive

Main Contractor of the Asian Development bank funded Roads Construction Project in Sri Lanka

Responsibilities & Duties:

Total responsibility of preparation of heavy/ light machinery and equipment for daily operations schedule.

Ordered all tools, parts, and supplies as necessary.

Monitored workshop and site safety to ensure compliance with site safety standards and regulations.

Delegated of maintenance work to technicians

Made sure all workshop operations were running efficiently and increased productivity.

Coordinated the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairs.

Kumagai Hazama Kajima (Japanese) JV Project – Samanalawewa, Sri Lanka June 1988 – Feb 1993

Mechanical Store Keeper & Vehicle Controller

Samanalawewa Hydro-Power Project

Responsibilities & Duties:

Directly involved to Motor Pool/store works & vehicle controlling work.

Handled large scale of heavy machinery and procurement of spare parts.

Performed routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment

Learned new techniques, methods and tools used in the project.

EDUCATION

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP) (2016)

IFMA (International Facility Management Association) Certification

Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (2015)

University of Birmingham, UK (2010 – 2012)

Online MSc International Business

Open University of Sri Lanka (1985 – 1988)

Mechanical Engineering, Automotive & Technology

PERSONAL DATA

Tel: 009**********

E-mail: adzad9@r.postjobfree.com

Date of Birth: December 20th 1965

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Languages: English, Sinhala, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil

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