Manjula Withanage

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About Manjula Withanage

I am a seasoned professional with a career-long record of event management, hospitality management, and operations management experience. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for administering a wide range of key operations, as well as for leading and closely collaborating with staff and for conducting the planning and execution of venue soft services and hard services. Professional focal points include operations optimization and coordination, performance assessment, relationship management, team leadership and collaboration, event planning, facilities management, health and safety, contracts and negotiations, document management, staffing, report development, budget management, policy and procedure development, and project management. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as business acumen, problem-solving, and quality assurance to support efficiency and maximum success. Currently, I am the Head of Operations with Etihad Arena. Under my leadership, I oversee all venue operations, engineering, security, transportation, and IT department and carry out the planning and administration of all venue soft and hard services. I also administer all aspects of events and execute a wide variety of key duties and functions. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership and various other personnel and teams to ensure the company’s operational support structure is driving the business forward at all times. Colleagues describe me as a driven, innovative, energetic, dynamic, and managerial expert who can be relied on to offer superior operations that deliver profitable results on time and under budget. I am interested in contacting former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.