Akalanka Bandara, Hilton Salalah Resort
About Akalanka,
Total experience12 years Career background summary – • Hilton Salalah Resort, Oman - Training Manager / Asst. HRM – (February 2010 – Present) • Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah, Oman - Training In charge / Personnel Assistant– (2008 – 2010) • Taj Samudra Hotel - Assistant Human Resources Manager (2006 – 2008) • EAM Maliban Textiles – HR Executive (2005 – 2006) • MAS Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd - Administrative/Compliance Officer (2000 – 2005) • Family Park Hotel, Dambulla - Management Trainee (1999 – 2000) Akalanka joined Hilton Salalah Resort on 17th February 2010 as the Assistant HR manager / Training In charge and got promoted to Training Manager / Asst. HR Manager on 01st May 2011 for his continues striving for excellence and going beyond his call of duty.
Above and beyond…
Below are few examples of how Akalanka went beyond his call of duty in the past few months 1. He gave his personal moneyto a candidate who came for a pool attendant position interview because that candidate did not have money to do a medical test done in order to get selected for the job that he is applying. 2. Akalanka gave his personal moneyto one of our new team member who did not have cash to buy a phone sim card and recharge cards to call his family on the first day of arriving in Oman. 3. One of our team members had an emergency situation back at home and had to leave Oman, as soon as possible so we called Akalanka to get her emergency exit done, book a flight ticket etc. even it was his off days and when we called him he was 80 Km’s away celebrating his son’s birth day. He Immediately came to the hotel arranged all required documents and used his personal credit card to book the tickets online (due to the fact that the travel agencies are closed on weekends). Akalanka has helped few team members in the same way when they really need a savior 4. Sometimes our team members miss the staff transport and they need to pay for taxi to reach hotel. Akalanka always use his personal car to bring and drop staff members in this kind of situations 5. Whenever new team members joined the hotel and if they have not gone around the city or to visit key place’s he make sure that staff are taken around to show the city by him in his personal car on his off day’s 6. Akalanka make sure that he goes to the Airport to welcome the new team members irrespective of their level and grade 7. He has helped many of the Manager’s when they joined the hotel to find out schools for their kids and accommodations etc. during his free time using his personal contacts Below are few examples of how Akalanka went beyond his call of duty in the past few months – 1. He gave his personal money (OMR 20/- Aprox. US $ 52) to a candidate who came for a Pool attendant position interview because that candidate did not have money to do a medical test done in order to get selected for the job that he is applying. 2. Akalanka gave his personal money to one of our new team member who did not have cash to buy a phone sim card and recharge cards to call his family on the first day of arriving in Oman. 3. One of our team members had an emergency situation back at home and had to leave Oman, as soon as possible so we called Akalanka to get her emergency exit done, book a flight ticket etc. even it was his off days and when we called him he was 80 Km’s away celebrating his son’s birth day. He Immediately came to the hotel arranged all required documents and used his personal credit card to book the tickets online (due to the fact that the travel agencies are closed on weekends). Akalanka has helped few team members in the same way when they really need a savior 4. Sometimes our team members miss the staff transport and they need to pay for taxi to reach hotel. Akalanka always use his personal car to bring and drop staff members in this kind of situations 5. Whenever new team members joined the hotel and if they have not gone around the city or to visit key place’s he make sure that staff are taken around to show the city by him in his personal car on his off day’s 6. Akalanka make sure that he goes to the Airport to welcome the new team members irrespective of their level and grade 7. He has helped many of the Manager’s when they joined the hotel to find out schools for their kids and accommodations etc. during his free time using his personal contacts 8. Tow of our team members met with an accident while on a desert safari, as soon as Akalanka heard the same he rushed to the location to find them and coordinate with the hospital for treatments Plus donated blood for the team members who are injured This are few sample of Akalanka went beyond his call of duty in the recent pass
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Testimonials:
Amrita Naik - (HR Cordinator) - Akalanka is a Grate inspiration and he motivates me to learn new things, he has a good knowledge about HR & Training filed. He always helps other and try to contribute to enhance performance of the hotel. Very punctual and meets deadlines all the time, It is a pleasure working with such a gentleman
Anuradha Ukwatte (Income Auditor) He is the best trainer I have ever seen and he makes trainings’ more existing and enjoyable. He has good couching skills as well. Akalanka makes everything looks so simple and easy , I have never seen him with a low energy always cheerful and looking for opportunity to help other even that is not his job
Klaus Schack (General Manager) – Akalanka has been a key contributor to the consistent performance of the hotel. He has an immense potential to grow in the HR filed and he has a go getter character that drives him to strive for excellence. It was a pleasure working with him
Oct 24, 2012 , Kuwait
Congrats Alena! A real DYNAMIC PERSON! She is very dedicated, determined & owner of a pleasant personality. Innovative ? that?s another word I would not miss for Alena... An excellent motivator and a true dedicated HR!
Oct 24, 2012 , Kuwait
Having worked with Alena i must commend her on her positive attitude and never say no philosophy. she is a bundle of energy and is always finding new avenues and ways of doing things better. she loves to think out of the box and also helps uplift the entire team with her vibrancy. Good Luck for F...