1. JAYANTHA SENARATHNA
House# 273, Apt# 6B, Lucky Alliance, Main Road,. Mobile: (+88)01674117955
Bashundhara, Dhaka , Bangladesh. Email: jayanthaepic@yahoo.com
To progress within the Garments Industry by utilising my personal strengths, technical skills, significant experience and
knowledge to actively participate in the decision-making process and actively enhance the organisations prospects.
Languages: English/Singhalese/Bengali
EDUCATION |
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
GCE Ordinary Levels
Ananda Sastralaya
Civil Engineering Course as a Special Apprentice
National Apprentice Board, Sri Lanka
Theoretical and Field Training
Junior Technical & Training Institute at the University of Moratuwa / Sri Lankan Railway Authority
Work Study Course
Phoenix College of Clothing Technology, Sri Lanka
Garment Costing Seminar/ How To Increase Efficiency/Productivity in the Apparel Industry
Phoenix College of Clothing Technology, Sri Lanka
Participated in Lean Manufacturing Seminar conducted by ITS Bangladesh.
EMPLOYMENT NARRATIVE
Buying Office for Global Company – Headquartered in Canada, Bangladesh 7/2011 – Present
Country Manager
 Helped to establish the company in Bangladesh including registering, setting up the establishment and ensuring a
smooth start to operations;
 Continue to establish and process orders in Dhaka and Chittagong;
 Continue to expand the operations in the office increasing size, workload and also personnel;
 Production planning, execution, quality assurance and merchandising aspects;
 Handled and controlled all aspects related to the Bangladesh operation including marketing, handling accounts and the
budget, planning and production;
 Constant liaising with buyers, factories and with other branches.
Giant Garments, Bangladesh 9/2010 – 6/2011
General Manager (In-Charge of Overall Operations)
 Handling all aspects of operations within the establishment and answering directly to the Chairman and Board of
Directors;
 Responsible for marketing, liaising with customers and also costing and an active decision maker within the
organisation;
 Production planning, execution, quality assurance and merchandising aspects;
 34 Lines - 2000 Factory personnel
New Times Development (Bd.) Ltd., Bangladesh 09/2008-08/2010
Country Manager/General Manager
 Helped to establish the company in Bangladesh including registering, setting up the establishment and ensuring a
smooth start to operations;
 Processed several orders successfully both in Dhaka and Chittagong;
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2.  Handled and controlled all aspects related to the Bangladesh operation including marketing, handling accounts and the
budget, planning and production;
 Constant liaising with buyers, factories and with other branches.
 Oversaw a team of 15 with a variety of members.
Epic Designers (VN) Ltd., Vietnam 12/2003-08/2008
General Manager (Merchandising/ Technical/ Quality)
 Oversee all aspects related to merchandising, technical and quality within the factory and head these departments within
the factory.
 Constant liaison with buyers, head offices located in Hong Kong and also travel to other establishments within the
organisation.
 Responsible for over 1450 employees.
 Successfully oversee the delivery of orders to all customers.
Everest Garments Factory, Sri Lanka 12/2001-3/2003
General Manager
 Responsible for overseeing the factory with over 400 workers.
 Controlled all aspects related to the Bangladesh operation including marketing, handling accounts and the budget,
planning and production;
 Constant liaising with buyers and other customers.
 Directly answering to the Chairman
Epic Designers (Bd.) Ltd., Bangladesh 1986-2001
Senior Quality Assurance Manager, Senior Merchandising Manager, Merchandising Manager
 Worked for over 15 years with the company.
 Got promoted continuously and moved into senior management.
 Constant travelling to oversee work aspects on behalf of the company including trips to Hong Kong, Nepal, USA,
Bahrain, India and Sri Lanka.
 Considerably expanded the knowledge base within the garment industry during this stint.
 Developed products mainly for the American Market.
Concord Garments, Bangladesh 1985-1986
Technical Advisor
 Handled technical aspects.
 Products were made especially for the European Market.
Super Tex Garments, Bangladesh 1985-1986
Production Assistant
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