Punsanda Liyanage
@punsandaliyanage
Results-oriented marketing and sales professional specializing in client acquisition and customer relationship management.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven marketing and sales professional with hands-on experience in client acquisition, reservation management, and hospitality marketing. I excel at building relationships and driving revenue through targeted customer engagement.
I have served as Executive—Client Acquisition at Sampath Bank and Executive—Sales & Reservation at Taru Villas, and completed marketing internships and a management trainee program at 98 Acres Resort & Spa, where I managed social media, events, and customer engagement initiatives.
I hold a BBA (Honors) in Marketing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management, and I bring strong analytical thinking, strategic planning, and customer relationship management skills to enhance brand presence and support business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SBExecutive - Client Acquisition
Sampath Bank
Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)
Specialized in acquiring high-net-worth clients and delivering personalized financial and wealth management solutions to grow the private banking portfolio and strengthen client relationships.
Executive - Sales & Reservation
Taru Villas (PVT) LTD
Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 (6 months)
Managed sales and reservation operations for a luxury villa chain, coordinated guest services, and implemented sales strategies to improve bookings and revenue.
Management Trainee
98 Acres Resort & Spa
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)
Completed a three-month management trainee program focusing on marketing, market research, content planning, event coordination, and customer engagement to support sales and improve guest experience.
Marketing Intern
98 Acres Resort & Spa
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)
Executed marketing and event support during a three-month internship, analyzing customer reviews, developing promotional strategies, and managing social media to increase engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Colombo
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors), Marketing
2020 - 2024
Activities and societies: Team leader for award-winning Enterprise Based Project (Best Promotion & Best Product Demonstration, 2022); Assistant Secretary of Inzperia - Episode 3 (Department of Marketing, 2023).
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors) in Marketing completed with coursework and projects focused on marketing strategy and consumer behavior.
SMSri Lanka Institute of Marketing
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management, Marketing Management
Postgraduate diploma program covering advanced marketing management principles and practical marketing applications.
ALAssociation of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) - Finalist (Passed), Accounting
Passed finalist status in the Association of Accounting Technicians program, demonstrating competency in core accounting subjects.
ECEsoft Metro Campus
Diploma in English and Information Technology, English and Information Technology
Diploma in English and Information Technology (PEARSON ASSURED) providing foundational skills in English communication and IT applications.
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