B AT H I YA P R A M O D R AT H N AYA K E I N T E R N AT I O N A L P L A C E M E N T S M A N A G E R C O N TA C T S WORK EXPERIENCE +94713660275 Business Development Manager , LCI Group, Colombo Apr 2024 - Present bprathnayake@icloud.com • Expand the market in Sri Lanka 70/15 kalagoda road , Pannipitiya, 10132, Sri Lanka • Looking for new potential agents and offering LCI Group's collaboration to conduct training sessions for all currently active agents • taking part in agent events and providing their students with counselling • Track down every application that has been submitted and encourage payment. ABOUT ME Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. • Communicate with all university representatives to obtain updates about the universities and inform our active agents accordingly. • Encourage all partners to receive the greatest number of applications. Head of International Placements and Marketing, Apex Education (Apex Group) Mar 2022 - Mar 2024 • Market Research: Conducting market research to identify potential markets, trends, and competition in different countries or regions. • Business Expansion: Assisting in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities for expansion into international markets. • Relationship Building: Building and maintaining relationships with partners, distributors, and key stakeholders in international markets. • Strategic Planning: Assisting in developing strategic plans and initiatives to drive international business growth. • Sales and Negotiation: Collaborating with sales teams to develop effective sales strategies and negotiate contracts with international clients or partners. E D U C AT I O N PMP: Project Management, ESOFTColombo, Colombo MBA: Business Administration, SLIITMalambe, Malambe Pearson Level 7: Strategic Management And Leadership, AICKollupitiya, Kollupitiya • Risk Assessment: Assessing and mitigating risks associated with international business activities, such as regulatory compliance, cultural differences, and geopolitical factors. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with internal teams such as marketing, finance, legal, and operations to ensure smooth execution of international business initiatives. • Reporting and Analysis: Collecting and analyzing data on international market performance, identifying key metrics, and preparing reports for management. Head of International Placements, SEI Campus Apr 2019 - Jan 2022 • Handling logistics of Study Abroad fair held during Fall and Spring. • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities. • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. SKILLS Networking • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions. Manager - International Placements, SEI Campus Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation. Dependable and Responsible • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes. • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons. Organization • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development. Remote Office Availability • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance. Customer Service • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members. Organizational Skills Assistant Manager of Business Development, Ewings Foreign Education Center Jan 2016 - Aug 2017 Analytical Thinking • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral. Flexible and Adaptable • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served. • Developing a business development strategy focused on financial gain. Problem-Solving Supervision and Leadership • Arranging business development meetings with prospective clients. • Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc. • Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support. • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers. • Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople. LINKS Linkdin: Student Counselor, Ewings Foreign Education Center Feb 2014 - Dec 2015 http://linkedin.com/in/pram • Counsel students regarding abroad education opportunities. od-rathnayake-b2aa38310 • Advise students on application procedures, visa applications, applying for accommodation and preparing students for their studies in the overseas. • Ensure admission and visa procedures along with accommodation and travelling done within deadlines. LANGUAGES • Provide accurate information regarding the study abroad programs, courses, colleges and universities and countries. English • Share in detail about the course for abroad Education i.e. for Diploma, Bachelor's, and Masters (all stream). • Ensure parent/student leaves with a positive word of mouth which can bring more clients and increase referrals. REFERENCES Supuni Sugathadasa University of Europe for Applied Sciences Germany • Stay updated about the various study abroad programs offered by College/universities and use the knowledge in helping students. • Maintain a proper database of students counselled, and applications sent to abroad. • Receive client details and judge the suitability of the candidate for the course and university of his/her choice and accordingly give guidance. T: +94742851233 E: supuni.sugathadasa@uegermany.com • Assisting with activities to promote Universities represented by the Company. Rihan Ahmed University Of Law • Responsible for timely reporting to the Manager. T: +9477783314 E: rihan.ahmed@ulaw.gus.glo bal • Analyse the mind-set of the students who are interested in abroad education and Motivate and encourage clients to take up the course.
