Ashani Rajapaksha
@ashanirajapaksha
Business management graduate with HR and merchandising experience driving operational growth.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Business Management graduate with hands-on experience across HR, merchandising, sales operations, and project coordination, committed to driving measurable results for dynamic organizations.
At PickMe I currently drive sales growth, onboard partners, manage corporate hire operations, and implement regional strategies to increase vehicle-category usage.
Previously, I led proto sample development and supplier relationships at Brandix Essentials for Victoria's Secret projects, supported costing and brand approvals, and worked as a management trainee coordinating projects, stakeholder communications, and recruitment activities.
I bring practical digital marketing fundamentals, strong MS Office proficiency, bilingual communication skills, and a collaborative work ethic. I pursue continuous development through CIPM HR certification and academic research published in a peer-reviewed marketing journal.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Branch Executive
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC
Jul 2025 - Present (3 months)
Drive sales growth and partner onboarding for car, van, and minivan categories across Kandy, manage corporate hire operations and branch-level driver support, and implement strategies to increase regional category usage.
Graduate Trainee - Merchandising
Brandix Essentials Pvt Ltd
Jul 2024 - Apr 2025 (9 months)
Led proto sample and color sample development, coordinated brand approvals, managed raw material supplier relationships, and participated in costing to ensure timely, on-standard product development.
Management Trainee
OREL Academy
Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 (4 months)
Managed locally executed projects, coordinated stakeholders, supported hiring processes, developed project proposals, generated workshop leads, and conducted market research for new initiatives.
Human Resource Intern
ISSO Restaurants (Pvt) Ltd
Dec 2022 - Jun 2023 (6 months)
Maintained employee records and database entries, conducted initial resume screenings, coordinated interviews, handled employee inquiries, and supported HR operational tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CMChartered Institute of Personnel Management
Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management
2025 -
Enrolled in an Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management (ongoing).
STSri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons), Business Management
2020 - 2024
Grade: CGPA 3.53, Second Class Honours Upper Division
Activities and societies: Dean's list recognitions; Best performance award in Business Management specialization; AIESEC in SLIIT participation.
Completed a BBA (Hons) specializing in Business Management with Second Class Honours Upper Division and a CGPA of 3.53.
Good Shepherd Convent Kandy
GCE Advanced Level; GCE Ordinary Level, Commerce (secondary education)
2006 - 2019
Completed GCE Ordinary Level in 2016 and GCE Advanced Level (Commerce stream) in 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Sri LankaAuthorized to work in
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