Ahalya Sangakkara, Marketing Manager

Ahalya Sangakkara

Marketing Manager

I. O. S Institute

Lieu
Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
Éducation
Master, Master of Business Administration
Expérience
5 years, 5 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :5 years, 5 Mois

Marketing Manager à I. O. S Institute
  • Sri Lanka - Galle
  • janvier 2021 à mai 2024

- Orchestrated strategic marketing initiatives for a educational institute, catering to a diverse
community of over 2000 students.
- Crafted and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns that reinforced the institute's esteemed
reputation, ensuring a prominent position as the premier educational institution in the region.
- Directed targeted promotional efforts to attract prospective students and parents, effectively
showcasing the institute's exceptional faculty, diverse academic programs, and outstanding
achievements.
- Applied a data-informed approach to assess the impact of various campaigns, enabling continuous
refinement for optimal outreach and engagement.
- Cultivated meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders, further solidifying the institute's
standing as the educational provider of choice.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact marketing collateral, including brochures,
presentations, and promotional materials, consistently reflecting the institute's commitment to
excellence.
- Instituted and managed events that strengthened community ties and bolstered the institute's
position as a cornerstone of quality education in the area.
- Played a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the institute's brand image, ensuring alignment
with its core values and achievements.
- Collaborated with internal teams to capture success stories and testimonials, strategically
incorporating them into marketing materials to resonate with the institute's audience.
- Actively participated in professional development to stay abreast of industry trends, bringing
innovative and effective marketing strategies to the institute.

Business Support Officer à NSA Link/Southern Support Family
  • Australie - Melbourne
  • mai 2022 à mai 2023

• Accomplished role as a Quality Analyst, leading to a 15% improvement in data accuracy.
• Developed expertise in QA methodology, reducing errors and increasing overall quality.
• Proficiently managed manual entry of customer records, timesheets, and invoices from workers and sub-contractors using approved communication channels such as Jot Form, Visual Care, ServiceM8, and BrightHR.
• Collaborated with the CEO to improve data systems, enhancing efficiency by 15%.
• Successfully resolved timesheet duplication errors, eliminating costly overpayments.
• Strategically assessed human error rates, resulting in a 35% reduction in errors.
• Processed an average of 1000+ timesheets monthly with a remarkable 99% data entry accuracy rate.
• Ensured compliance with data protection and security regulations.
• Conducted internal audits, leading to a 25% improvement in work quality.
• Streamlined and systematized demographic information and processing.
• First point of contact for data, timesheets, and payment-related queries, providing prompt resolutions and support.
• Played a pivotal role in updating client and staff information, achieving a 20% increase in accuracy.
• Actively engaged with clients and workers to provide support, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Meticulously maintained accurate records of client interactions, leading to a 15% improvement in customer service processes.
• Developed and implemented metrics and key performance indicators, resulting in an increase in efficiency.
• Directed and assessed the HR Department, establishing a work plan to ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of worker/sub-contractor documentation for payment processing.
• Reviewed and monitored all staff and sub-contractor submitted documents, including police reports, onboarding documents, superannuation, TFN, NIC/Passport, and more, while actively raising development requirements.
• Actively trained new associates for the Finance Department, contributing to a 30% increase in operational proficiency and a 20% reduction in entry errors and also assisted in developing training materials for new hires.
• Actively participated in webinars to stay updated on ongoing business trends and maintain knowledge.
• Contributed to the orchestration of special office events and activities, fostering team spirit and camaraderie.

Creative Marketing Specialist à I. O. S Institute
  • Sri Lanka - Galle
  • juin 2020 à décembre 2020

• Achieved a remarkable 30% surge in social media engagement by proactively handling customer feedback, effectively promoting the institute's offerings, and responding to inquiries.
• Optimized email marketing campaigns, delivering a substantial 15% increase in open rates by integrating valuable insights from customer feedback to personalize communications and enhance overall engagement.
• Played a pivotal role in driving a significant 40% upswing in blog traffic and a 25% boost in lead generation by fostering active student interaction, addressing their specific needs, and actively encouraging feedback.
• Demonstrated a keen eye for identifying growth opportunities through the analysis of student and parent preferences and the proactive solicitation of their input, aligning marketing efforts with their evolving expectations.
• Produced data-driven reports that not only aided in informed decision-making but also actively incorporated student feedback to continuously refine marketing strategies.
• Cultivated robust relationships with students and parents, promptly addressing inquiries, thereby enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.
• Skillfully developed and executed effective student engagement strategies, resulting in elevated retention rates and notable increases in enrollment figures.
• Innovatively implemented student appreciation initiatives, recognizing and rewarding dedicated students, ultimately driving higher student satisfaction levels and generating positive referrals.

Marketing Assistant à Intec Systems and Solutions (PVT) LTD
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 3
  • janvier 2020 à juin 2020

• Assisted the marketing team in promoting construction services specializing in MEP, ELV, ICT, and fire life safety building services.
• Supported the development and execution of marketing strategies tailored to the construction sector.
• Assisted in creating marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, and case studies, to highlight the company's expertise and successful projects.
• Collaborated with the technical team to communicate complex engineering concepts in marketing content.
• Conducted market research to gather industry trends and client needs to inform marketing efforts.
• Assisted in maintaining the company's online presence by updating the website and social media profiles with the latest projects, certifications, and accolades.
• Contributed to the organization of industry-specific events and trade shows to enhance the company's visibility within the construction community.

Management Internship à MAS Intimates
  • Sri Lanka - Dehiwala-Mont Lavinia
  • octobre 2019 à janvier 2020

• Played a vital role in the creation and processing of purchase orders for new and existing merchandise items.
• Assisted in store merchandising and inventory management, ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for customers.
• Managed and fulfilled online retail store and online purchases.
• Conducted inventory audits, tracked orders, packaged products, and maintained address labels neatly, ensuring accuracy.
• Efficiently planned and sent purchase orders for materials and packaging materials, developing skills in inbound/outbound shipping procedures.
• Performed various office management tasks, contributing to a 10% increase in overall efficiency.
• Identified and addressed inefficiencies in warehousing and loading, optimizing delivery times.
• Provided retail assistance to management, helping locate materials and other merchandise, and checked warehouse inventory when needed.
• Shadowed the section manager of the Victoria Secret Department and the Pink Department to learn operational processes and best practices.
• Coordinated inventories and logistics and evaluated the quality of assigned projects.
• Placed orders for specific items not in inventory and assisted in all other areas of the Retail Department when required.

Business Coordinator à Spectrum Cube Technical Services LLC
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • septembre 2018 à mai 2019

• Analyzed existing administration procedures and identified opportunities for improvements.
• Crafted visually appealing and persuasive email marketing campaigns.
• Greeted visitors, answered incoming phone calls, and delivered quality services to customers.
• Created presentations and management level reports.
• Coordinated appointments, meetings, and managed staff calendars and schedules.
• Coordinated domestic and international travel, including flight, hotel, and car rental reservations.
• Purchased office supplies and equipment, maintaining proper stock levels.
• Produced reports and composed correspondence.
• Demonstrated a creative approach to social media marketing, producing eye-catching and shareable content.

Éducation

Master, Master of Business Administration
  • à University of West London
  • avril 2024

Currently completing my MBA

Specialties & Skills

Marketing
Secretarial
Leadership
Administration
Management
COLLABORATION
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
COMMUNICATIONS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
EMAIL MARKETING
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
DATA ENTRY
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
INDICATORS
Microsoft Savy
Administration
Microsoft Office
Digital Marketing
Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Market Research
Marketing Mix
Marketing Communications

Langues

Anglais
Expert

Loisirs

  • Painting, Sports, Photography