Lakshina Somachandra
Singapore
Summary
A dynamic CEI certified professional with having more than 6+ years’ experience in General Administration. An effective communicator with excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office, and demonstrating exceptional organizational and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Staff & Internship Coordinator
Beacon International College
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Managed all aspects of student internship preparation, including briefing sessions, resume and interview preparation, arranging interviews, and managing internship documents.
- Provided internship related counseling.
- Maintained existing internship partnerships and established new collaborations with partner companies.
- Compiled internship documentation for review and audit purposes.
Recruitment Specialist
Recruit Expert Pte Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Proficient in both technical and non-technical recruitment.
- Skilled in cold calling for candidate sourcing.
- Experienced in drafting and posting job listings on platforms.
- Conduct interviews to assess candidates' suitability for roles and coordinate interviews based on client requests.
- Ensure candidates are well prepared for interviews and conduct pre and post interview follow ups.
External Consultant - HR
IQVIA
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided comprehensive HR and admin support across all HR functions.
- Managed full recruitment cycle from sourcing to onboarding, and determined recruitment strategies based on requirements.
- Coordinated all interview stages and conducted HR interviews to assess candidate suitability.
- Provided comprehensive HR support and facilitated cross-functional collaboration in Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Orientation Programs, Training & Development, Grievance Handling, Off-boarding and payroll.
- Addressed all HR related issues and managed administrative tasks
HR Executive
Pearl Grand Hotel
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Handled end to end of HR operations and administration activities.
- Handled full spectrum of recruitment process, and supported Performance Appraisal Management, motivational models.
- Assisted finance with payroll processing.
- Provided counseling to employees on various issues, and offered HR advice and support for disciplinary matters.
Admin Officer Cum Secretry
Resources Development Consultants (Pvt) Ltd
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed administrative activities across 14 projects.
- Managed and updated files and records, and ensuring timely processing of all the reports.
- Support and reviewed monthly project progress reports, and coordination of daily tasks.
- Handled all project-related correspondence, including drafting letters.
Administrative Assistant
Keangnam Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd
06.2012 - 10.2012
English Medium Teacher
JMC College International
09.2010 - 05.2012
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Cardiff Metropolitan University
United Kingdom01-2024
Professional Qualification/Degree in HRM - Human Resources Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
Sri Lanka09-2016
Skills
- Resume screening
- Onboarding and orientation
- Office management
- Recruitment expertise
- Candidate sourcing
- Talent acquisition
- HR policies and procedures
- Documentation and control
- Microsoft office
- Behavioral interviewing
- Campus recruiting
- Staff training
- Training and development
- Academic administration
- Recruitment and selection
- Business administration
- Recruitment strategies
- Coordination
- Onboarding process
- MS office
Timeline
Academic Staff & Internship Coordinator
Beacon International College
01.2020 - 05.2020
Recruitment Specialist
Recruit Expert Pte Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2019
External Consultant - HR
IQVIA
11.2016 - 07.2018
HR Executive
Pearl Grand Hotel
04.2016 - 09.2016
Admin Officer Cum Secretry
Resources Development Consultants (Pvt) Ltd
11.2012 - 12.2015
Administrative Assistant
Keangnam Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd
06.2012 - 10.2012
English Medium Teacher
JMC College International
09.2010 - 05.2012
MBA - Business Administration
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Professional Qualification/Degree in HRM - Human Resources Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
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