Uhani J. V. A. Cader

Senior Personal Assistant

18 Years Exp

A competent and confident professional with over 18 years of work experience gained in the areas of personal assistance, hr & admin, sales & marketing, business development, relationship management, customer service and e-commerce platforms. Rich experience gained through multinational companies. Distinction in working across 2 major markets (Sri Lanka & Dubai) Born problem solver with profound ability to multitask, plan, organize and manage diverse office tasks. Able to exhibit confidentiality, discretion, tact, diplomacy and professionalism.

Marital status: Married

Date of birth: 23 March 1983

Religion: Roman Catholic

Gender: Female

Work Experience

  • PWA Architects
    2022 – Present
    GENERAL MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
    An Architectural and Design firm providing Comprehensive Consultancy Services in Asia, the Middle East, and the USA.

 

  • Calcey Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
    2021
    EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIRMAN/ CEO
    Calcey Technologies is a Gartner recognised Technology Consulting and Software Product Engineering Services Provider based in the United States and Sri Lanka

 

  • Anverally & Sons (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka
    2020
    Simultaneously I covered two roles (1 & 2);
    1. PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIRMAN/ MANAGING DIRECTOR
    Anverally & Sons (Pvt) Ltd is one of the largest Tea Export Company in existence of over 125 years in Sri Lanka, with a global presence of over 85 countries.

 

  • MO River House Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
    2020
    2. MANAGER
    A Private Villa under the Sister Company of Anverally & Sons (Pvt) Ltd, Ceylon Tea Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.

 

  • HunnyKart Online Store – Sri Lanka
    2019
    FOUNDER AND OWNER
    I chose to take time off work to pursue my interest as an E-Commerce Entrepreneur in starting up my very own online store.

 

  • Asia Broadcasting Corporation Private Limited – Sri Lanka
    2013 to 2017 & 2018 to 2019
    PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIRMAN

 

  • Blue Mountain Properties (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka
    2017 – 2018
    PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIRMAN

 

  • Touchwood Investments PLC – Sri Lanka
    2011 – 2012
    ASSISTANT PORTFOLIO MANAGER

 

  • Mashreq Bank –Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    2004 – 2008
    OFFICER – PRODUCT AND SERVICE

SNR. OFFICER & SUPERVISOR – CARDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT UNIT

TELESALES OFFICER – CREDIT CARDS

 

  • Standard Chartered Bank -Sri Lanka
    2002 – 2004
    CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER – CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTERS

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – CONTACT CENTRE

 

  • Microtech Networks (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka
    BUSINESS COORDINATOR

 

  • Hello Corporation (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka
    2002
    OUT-BOUND CALL CENTRE PERSONAL

Education

  • Completed Education at Holy Family Convent, Colombo 04 – Sri Lanka
    G C E ADVANCED LEVEL – YEAR 2002

 

  • Graduated in the Commerce stream with a sitting for 4 subjects
    G C E ORDINARY LEVEL – YEAR 1999

 

  • Graduated with a sitting for 8 subjects

 

  • Executive diploma in human resource management (Not completed)

 

  • Diploma course in computer studies (DICS)

Skills

  • Experience working in a wide array of work environments
  • Flexibility and quick adaptability to change
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Good planning, organizing and time management skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
  • Leadership, management and problem solving skills
  • Ability to research, digest, analyze material clearly and concisely
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
  • Discretion and understanding the importance of confidentiality

 

Language

Exceptional written and oral communication skills (English & Sinhalese)

 

Computer Literacy 

  • Microsoft Office Applications & GooglenWorkSpace (G Suite)
  • Proficiency of working with Internet and E-mail.
  • Social Media Platforms – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Linkedin
  • Communication Platforms – Microsof Teams, Znom & Slack Software
  • As400 banking software
  • Canva – Graphic Design Platform
  • Ability to learn company specific software if required.

 

Professional Development

  • Completed
    “CALL CENTRE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT LAB” 2007, Conducted by the Cohen Brown Management Group – Dubai, UAE.

 

  • Completed
    “MOTOR PRODUCT TRAINING” 2007, Conducted by Royal Sun & Alliance Insurance (Middle East) Ltd. E.C – Dubai, UAE.
    Awarded a certificate of merit on completion of the “MONEY LAUNDERING PREVENTION COURSE” 2004, for consumer banking – Sri Lanka.

 

  • Awarded a certificate of merit on completion of the “THE STANDARD CHARTERED BANK SECURITY AWARENESS FOR EVERYONE PROGRAM” 2004, Sri Lanka.