Ramith · Candidate #1752

Director

Director · Marketing, Sales & Business Development · Colombo

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Applicant Summary

33 years of experience in the Sri Lanka Army with expertise in logistics, personnel and human resources management, operational planning, training and stakeholder engagement. Focused on aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals to drive performance and readiness.

Professional Details

Job TitleDirector

IndustryMarketing, Sales & Business Development

LocationColombo

CountrySri Lanka

Skills & Expertise

Personnel managementLogistics and transportation coordinationStakeholder engagement and liaison (including foreign embassies and government organizations)Strategic planningOperational oversightHuman resources managementTalent assessment and cultural compatibilityPerformance appraisalSecurity and emergency responseStaff coordination and headquarters operationsPsychological operations (PSYOP) coordinationTraining and instructionCivil affairs

Professional Experience

Director, Directorate of MovementOversaw all movement-related matters within the Sri Lanka Army, ensuring efficient logistics and transportation; coordinated and liaised with foreign embassies, government and semi-government organizations in execution of military tasks.

Member, Director BoardSupervised booking, issuing and management of air travel tickets; responsibilities included reservations, customer service, providing information and resolving travel-related issues.

Brigade Commander, Infantry BrigadeLed an infantry brigade with responsibility for planning, training oversight, operational management, logistics and administration; guided and mentored officers and troops to maintain combat readiness.

Deputy Director, Directorate of Movement (Colonel)Assisted in management of logistics and transportation; coordinated with foreign embassies and government/semi-government organizations for military task execution.

Colonel General Staff, Divisional HeadquartersSenior staff officer overseeing coordination of staff operations, communications and support to the General Officer Commanding in operational planning, administration and logistics.

General Staff Officer I (Operations)Focused on operational planning and execution across various headquarters.

General Staff Officer I (Psychological Operations)Coordinated psychological operations (PSYOP); advised the Commander of the Army on PSYOP matters, formulated and executed policies, ensured inter-directorate coordination and provided regular progress updates.

Commanding Officer, Infantry BattalionCommanded an infantry battalion, responsible for operational effectiveness, discipline, leadership, management and welfare of soldiers.

Officer Commanding, Sri Lanka Battalion (MINUSTAH) HaitiResponsible for operational planning, troop management, maintaining discipline within the contingent and coordinating with other nations and UN agencies during the mission.

Brigade MajorServed as principal staff officer engaging in operational planning, staff coordination, administration and leadership at brigade level.

Officer InstructorInstructed officer cadets, developed leadership qualities, assessed potential officers and oversaw training and development.

Major (Admin & Quartering)Coordinated administrative matters, resource and personnel management within the brigade.