Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Civil Status
Communication Skills
Timeline
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Niroshan Dilanka Thenakoon

Niroshan Dilanka Thenakoon

Abu Dhabi

Summary

15 years of a Courteous Customer Service Representative that is constantly developing innovative ways to exceed customer expectations. Establishes success by listening to customer needs, following company policies, and working to find a resolution that benefits the company and the customer. Uses every customer interaction as an opportunity to improve professionally.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Officer

Al Othaim Entertainment
Abu Dhabi
06.2024 - Current

Ride Operator

  • Successfully operated and maintained amusement rides while ensuring safety of passengers.
  • Assisted guests with loading and unloading rides, as well as providing directions and ride information.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to customer service activities.
  • Inspected rides and equipment to ensure proper working order, and performed preventative maintenance as needed.
  • Monitored and maintained ride queues, ensuring safe and orderly loading of guests.
  • Interacted with guests to ensure satisfaction with their ride experience.
  • Regularly checked rides for any safety hazards or issues and reported findings to management.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.

Ride Attendant

Mirage Amusement
Abu Dhabi
03.2022 - Current
  • Securely test ride and run all rides twice before park opening.
  • Greet all guests and take account of ride safety rules at the same time.
  • Load ride and physically check all safety restraints are locked.
  • Operate the ride while paying attention to the gusts and ride to ensure safety.
  • Handling any guest altercations regarding the park or the rides safety guidance.
  • Operating rides, safety, cleaning and making sure people are happy.
  • Assured proper safety and maintenance of vehicle used by Customers every day.

Assistant Manager on Duty

Regal Cinema
01.2017 - 12.2021
  • Runs the cinema in a customer-facing environment, deputizing for the manager where appropriate.
  • Ensures the day-to-day running of the cinema complies with all Head Office, Health & Safety, and Local Licensing requirements.
  • Sale of cinema tickets, refreshments, and alcohol.
  • Ushering and cleaning duties as appropriate to the role.
  • Helps with stock control, such as merchandising, rotation, wastage control, and ordering.

Customer Service Supervisor

Majestic Cineplex
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Supervise, assign, inspect and evaluate the work of others.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written formats.
  • Motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development.
  • Develop and implement work standards.
  • Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Analyze and resolve complex customer service problems.
  • Exercise independent judgment and initiative.
  • Train and orient new and existing employees.
  • Direct and guide the work of others.
  • Train and evaluate staff.
  • Provide tactful and courteous service to the public.

Customer Service Assistant

Majestic Cineplex
01.2003 - 12.2015
  • Handling all incoming customer queries and questions.
  • Providing the appropriate service and information or referring clients to another department.
  • Referring problematic issues that they cannot solve to management.
  • Resolving customer complaints and issuing refunds as needed.
  • Maintaining an accurate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database by entering and updating client information.
  • Providing quotations and checking product availability.
  • Handling payment transactions.
  • Adhering to a company's policies and procedures at all times when assisting customers.

Education

G.C.E ORDINARY LEVEL - O/L

THURSTAN COLLEGE
Colombo
01.2000

Skills

  • Creative spirit
  • Safety compliance
  • Ride operation
  • Customer service
  • Complaint resolution
  • Reliable and professional
  • Organized
  • Time management
  • Team player
  • Fast learner
  • Motivated

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/08/84
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan
  • Visa Status: Own Visa

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cricket
  • Rugby
  • Football
  • Chess
  • Reading
  • Member of the under 17 Rugby team for Thurstan College 2001/2002
  • Member of the under 17 Football team for Thurstan College 2000/2002
  • Member of the under 17 chess team for Thurstan College 2000/2002

Civil Status

Single

Communication Skills

Intermediate, Fluent

Timeline

Customer Service Officer

Al Othaim Entertainment
06.2024 - Current

Ride Attendant

Mirage Amusement
03.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager on Duty

Regal Cinema
01.2017 - 12.2021

Customer Service Supervisor

Majestic Cineplex
01.2015 - 12.2016

Customer Service Assistant

Majestic Cineplex
01.2003 - 12.2015

G.C.E ORDINARY LEVEL - O/L

THURSTAN COLLEGE
Niroshan Dilanka Thenakoon