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ISHIKA WIJEYESEKERA

Sugar Land,TX

Summary

Started gaining experience in retail and quick serve restaurants while working multiple jobs during college. It gave the ability to manage time and multitask. A leader that thrives in every facet of new and ongoing business operations by being a strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for exceeding expectations. Over 15 years of experience working directly with customers, employees, vendors and investors, a strategic planner always looking for multiple options for improvement and growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

ICY Holdings LLC
Wichita, KS
04.2012 - 09.2021
  • Owned real estate and operated four C-stores with annual revenue of over 10million.
  • As owner/operator this meant managing all aspects of company operations.
  • Leased business in 2017 and sold real estate in 2021

Systems and Operations Manager

Foodmart Midwest, LLC
Wichita, KS
09.2007 - 04.2012
  • Performed Systems management, HR Management, Licensing and EPA documentation management.
  • Took on multiple responsibilities overseeing 20+ convenience stores with over 200 employees.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.

Network and Systems Administrator

M&V Petroleum, Inc & O&J of Kansas, Inc
Wichita, KS
01.2003 - 09.2007
  • Set up database and accounting software for wholesale fuel management and back-office software for retail side.
  • Transitioned company from manual data collection and storage to electronically updating data base.
  • Enhanced companies network security.
  • Improved inventory management due to better data management.
  • Contributed to company growth due to better streamlined operations.
  • Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues

Assistant Manager

Braum's Ice Cream And Dairy Stores
Wichita, KS
05.2001 - 12.2002
  • Started as cashier during college
  • While promoted to morning manager was responsible to open store, food preparation and management, Managing shift of about 6 to 8 employees and customer issues, Cash balancing and paperwork,
  • Was responsible for inventory management, food safety and customer safety.
  • Was recognized for high rate of customer satisfaction, drive thru speed and low wastage

Education

M.B.A - Business Management

Newman University
2006

B.B.A - Management Information Systems

Wichita State University
2003

Skills

  • Complete convenience store and Gas station management experience
  • Experienced in HR management
  • Familiar with Environmental Compliance Laws in most midwest states in regards to Underground storage tanks
  • Familiar with food handling and safety procedures
  • Familiar with most back office software and point of sale used in retail/ convenience store industry
  • Expert in Merchandising, Vendor Contracts, Price Book Management
  • Skilled in Inventory management as well as analyzing financial reports for budgeting and P&L Management

Timeline

Owner/Operator

ICY Holdings LLC
04.2012 - 09.2021

Systems and Operations Manager

Foodmart Midwest, LLC
09.2007 - 04.2012

Network and Systems Administrator

M&V Petroleum, Inc & O&J of Kansas, Inc
01.2003 - 09.2007

Assistant Manager

Braum's Ice Cream And Dairy Stores
05.2001 - 12.2002

M.B.A - Business Management

Newman University

B.B.A - Management Information Systems

Wichita State University

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