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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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References
Professional Development
Personal Information
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Niranjan Ratnavel

Niranjan Ratnavel

Kotagala

Summary

Accomplished Senior Manager with a proven track record at Woodbriar Group, adept in budgeting and forecasting, and operations management. Skilled in leading teams to exceed goals through strategic planning and effective training. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing efficiency and decision-making. Excelled in roles requiring leadership and time management, significantly contributing to organizational success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

Woodbriar Group
Valparai
10.2022 - Current
  • Preparing, presenting, and managing budgets.
  • Managing the daily operations of the estate.
  • Supervising all ground and house staff, and providing training, day-to-day feedback, and performance reviews.
  • Managing all maintenance, repairs, and renovations of estate assets.
  • Managing all administrative tasks.

MANAGER

Craigmore Plantations limited
The Nilgiris
08.2021 - 09.2022

MANAGER

Woodbriar Group
Chinnamanur
11.2019 - 08.2021

DEPUTY MANAGER

Malwatte valley Plantations PLC
Bandarawela
01.2015 - 06.2019

MANAGER/ ACTING MANAGER/DEPUTY MANAGER

Arpico Plantations PLC
Ella
02.2013 - 04.2019

DEPUTY MANAGER

Lankem Plantations PLC
Kotagala
08.2006 - 01.2013

Assistant Manager

Namunukula Plantations PLC
Namunukula
01.2004 - 08.2006

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Finlay’s Plantations PLC
Ratnapura
10.2000 - 12.2003

TRAINEE PLANTER

Finlay’s Plantations PLC
Ratnapura
10.1999 - 10.2000

Education

GCE ADVANCE LEVEL EXAMINATION - Commerce & Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Geography

S’Thomas College
Gurutalawa, Sri Lanka
01.1995

GCE ORDINARY LEVEL EXAMINATION - English Language, Tamil Language, Agriculture, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Religion, Art

S’Thomas College
Gurutalawa, Sri Lanka
01.1992

Skills

  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Production planning
  • Operations Management
  • Estate Human Resources Management
  • Marketing and promotions
  • Event Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Worked in ISO, HACCP, & ETP certified tea factories
  • Microsoft Office packages
  • Leadership skills
  • Training and Development
  • Cost reduction and efficiency
  • Decision-Making expertise
  • Shear harvesting techniques
  • Machine Harvester Operations and maintenance
  • Internet and emails

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Sinhala

References

  • Mr. K.S. Nanjappa, General Manager, Kill-Kotagiri & Thirumbeddi Plantations Limited, Kill-Kotagiri Estate, Kothagiri, The Nilgiris, India, +91 9486245350
  • Mr. G. Neelavarnan, Director, Paramount Tea Marketing, 9Q3X, Gray’s Hill, Coonoor, 9443025691

Professional Development

  • Passed the Professional Programme in Tea Manufacture and Factory Practices (NIPM)
  • Passed the Certificate course in Plantation Accounting and Financial Management (NIPM)
  • Followed a Training programme in Business Management & Tea/Rubber Agronomy (NIPM)

Personal Information

  • Age: 48
  • Date of Birth: 04/17/76
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Hindu

Timeline

Senior Manager

Woodbriar Group
10.2022 - Current

MANAGER

Craigmore Plantations limited
08.2021 - 09.2022

MANAGER

Woodbriar Group
11.2019 - 08.2021

DEPUTY MANAGER

Malwatte valley Plantations PLC
01.2015 - 06.2019

MANAGER/ ACTING MANAGER/DEPUTY MANAGER

Arpico Plantations PLC
02.2013 - 04.2019

DEPUTY MANAGER

Lankem Plantations PLC
08.2006 - 01.2013

Assistant Manager

Namunukula Plantations PLC
01.2004 - 08.2006

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Finlay’s Plantations PLC
10.2000 - 12.2003

TRAINEE PLANTER

Finlay’s Plantations PLC
10.1999 - 10.2000

GCE ADVANCE LEVEL EXAMINATION - Commerce & Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Geography

S’Thomas College

GCE ORDINARY LEVEL EXAMINATION - English Language, Tamil Language, Agriculture, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Religion, Art

S’Thomas College

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