Amanda Perera
@amandaperera
Founder & marketing finance leader driving growth through digital strategy and operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven business leader with 8+ years across business management, administration, digital marketing, and international trade. I’ve built and managed customer relationships, led project coordination, and improved operational efficiency while developing partnerships across hospitality, manufacturing, and export industries.
Currently, I’m the Founder and CEO of Trove Ceylon, creating a premium spice brand by working closely with Sri Lankan producers and farmers, ensuring quality grading, and delivering smooth exports to meet global demand. Previously, as a Right hand to the CEO at Oceans XYZ, I streamlined operations with Notion dashboards, SOPs, and project tools (Monday.com, Trello, ClickUp, Asana), while supporting CRM and digital marketing through HubSpot and SEO research.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager – Marketing & Finance
Ceylon Kernell's (Pvt) Ltd
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year)
Manage customer relationships, day-to-day order fulfillment, and marketing activities. Handle monthly financial reporting and maintain the Odoo ERP system for sales, purchases, and stock-related records.
Founder and CEO
Trove Ceylon
Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Built the Trove Ceylon concept and brand, working with farmers to source premium spices and meet customer specifications. Managed export operations by coordinating vendors and engaging with international customers and the Sri Lankan Export Board.
Right hand to the CEO/Founder
Oceans XYZ
Jan 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 6 months)
Supported day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives for a U.S.-based startup. Managed customer care, inventory, marketing, CRM/strategy tools, and e-commerce listings while coordinating fulfillment and administrative functions.
Director of Administration
Hotel P.T. Gardens
Jul 2017 - Jan 2023 (5 years 6 months)
Oversaw administrative work spanning operations, marketing, and finance. Led marketing and event project work, supported HR needs, and handled payroll and financial procedures including P&L, costing, and stock control.
Business Entrepreneur & Analyst
MAS Linea Aqua
Sep 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Led innovation-related projects by coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. Conducted consumer and competitive research, supported international customer/supplier discussions, and contributed to commercialization while gaining exposure to intellectual property processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
De Montfort University
BA (Hons) Business and Management, Business and Management
2014 - 2017
Grade: First Class Honours
Activities and societies: Key modules included Financial Decision Making, Principles of Marketing, Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Service Operations Management, and Global Strategic Management.
Earned a BA (Hons) in Business and Management (First Class Honours).
Colombo International School
A Levels (London Edexcel), A Levels
2012 - 2014
Completed A Levels (London Edexcel) with subjects including Accounts, Business Studies, Mathematics, and Economics.
St. Bridget’s Convent. Colombo
GCE O/Levels, GCE Ordinary Level
2001 - 2011
Completed GCE O/Levels at St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo.
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