Therese Neelika Perera
@thereseneelikaperera
I’m an executive operations partner who uses AI-driven systems to streamline founders’ workflows and deliver outcomes.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a high-performing Executive Assistant and operational “anchor” for international founders and business owners, with 10+ years of experience supporting complex workflows, AI-driven efficiency, and proactive problem-solving. I’m known for anticipating needs, taking ownership, and delivering results with minimal supervision.
In my most recent role as Executive Virtual Assistant to Founder Krishtel Coaching, I managed a high-volume executive inbox and complex calendars across US time zones, built SOPs and process documentation, and transcribed and documented 100+ coaching sessions. I also implemented process improvements and workflow automation—maintaining a 5-year partnership by consistently executing with high value.
I bring deep documentation and coordination experience from HR and executive support work, including recruitment, payroll confidentiality, board meeting documentation, and executive communications. I’m also highly hands-on with tools like Monday.com, Asana, ClickUp, Notion, Google Workspace, and AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Otter.ai) to keep operations running smoothly and measurably.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant (Part-time)
GradPrep
Sep 2025 - Present (6 months)
Provide executive support across international operations, managing email, scheduling, and calendar coordination. Create newsletters, coordinate supplier/vendor relationships, assist with payment tracking, and facilitate Zoom meetings for international country leads.
Board Meeting Doc Specialist
Huston-Tillotson University
Prepare professional board meeting documentation, including detailed meeting minutes with action items and accountability tracking. Develop executive summaries for leadership review and coordinate deliverables across US time zones.
Executive Virtual Assistant
Krishtel Coaching
Jan 2020 - Jan 2025 (5 years)
Served as the operational right-hand to the founder of an international coaching business, managing a high-volume inbox and complex US time-zone calendar. Created SOPs and documented 100+ coaching sessions, implementing workflow improvements that supported a 5-year partnership.
HR Operations & Recruitment Assistant
HSBC Sri Lanka
Supported international banking HR operations across the Asia-Pacific region, handling recruitment processes including screening and onboarding. Processed payroll, maintained confidential employee data, and created SOPs and HR process documentation while coordinating with global teams.
Executive Personal Assistant (CEO)
Bodyline Pvt Ltd (MAS Holdings)
Provided executive support to the CEO, including international stakeholder management and complex calendar/travel coordination. Prepared board documentation and executive communications, and supported project management and strategic rollouts while maintaining confidential executive records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Colorado Boulder
Systems Mindset
Completed the “Developing a Systems Mindset” program online through the University of Colorado Boulder in 2025.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Professional HR Certificate, Human Resources (HR)
Earned a Professional HR Certificate from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka.
Ladies’ College
Diploma in Managerial Skills, Managerial Skills
Completed a Diploma in Managerial Skills at Ladies’ College in Sri Lanka.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Sri LankaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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