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DHINESH KUMAR SELVARAJU

DHINESH KUMAR SELVARAJU

Summary

Successfully gained 17 years of working experience in the following fields, 9+ years of Training & Human Resource Development, 7+ years of Telecommunications Technical, Data Processing & Admin support.

Currently, I'm working as a Brand Training Manager with experience in Managing, Creating & Delivering various formats of training Classroom, On the job training & Online/Virtual. Managed to deliver more than 200+ training specific to Brand, Safety, Health & Safety, Technical, Operational & Management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

BRAND TRAINING MANAGER

ALSHAYA GROUP - HOSPITALITY - ENTERTAINMENT CLUSTER (KidZania, TEKZONE & QUEST)
10.2021 - Current

At the moment my working is based in Kuwait. In this role Im managing the training activities of 2 markets which are Kuwait & KSA.

  • In consultation with brand/operations teams, identify key focus areas for product and brand awareness training
  • Develop training schedule to meet identified needs and ensure consistency of approach across all markets
  • Develop strong links with host brand and local suppliers to source materials and adapt them to maximize their impact in chosen market
  • Apply their knowledge, and experience of business to structure commercially focused training events or
  • Sequenced learning programs that develop management skills, product knowledge and build brand identity
  • Take every opportunity to assist in monitoring / supporting store and head office employees' product awareness, and
  • To participate in operations / function management field coaching or briefings with aim of developing strong brand identity
  • Based on market needs, source appropriate training courses and materials suitable for implementation
  • Deliver ‘classroom' and “on job" training activities to all levels of store/head office employees to develop required levels of product knowledge/ handling and raise brand awareness
  • Decide upon use of training techniques to present information, promote participative learning, and transfer knowledge/ skills
  • Assess participants' performance and evaluate feedback on training content / style of delivery to improve effectiveness of planned activities
  • Coordinate with Central Training to ensure there is seamless link between core, brand, and developmental activities to avoid repetition and deliver effective, cost-efficient solutions
  • Maintain consistent contact with host brand and local suppliers
  • Measure and report on commercial impact of training initiatives at appropriate periods
  • Continually looks for ways to promote brand awareness.

BRAND TRAINING OFFICER

ALSHAYA GROUP - ENTERTAINMENT CLUSTER - KIDZANIA, TEKZONE & QUEST
01.2016 - 09.2021

In this role, I have gained 5+ years of experience. Main objective is to promote the brand through the delivery of training activities within assigned area, analyzing training needs, sourcing activities, materials, and initiatives, and evaluating training outcomes. Delivering Classroom, on job training & Virtual training activities to all levels of store staff to develop the

required levels of product knowledge/handling, and to

raise brand awareness.

  • Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
  • Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE & DEPUTY TEAM LEADER

ALSHAYA GROUP - ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION - KIDZANIA
11.2012 - 12.2015

Started as a Customer Service Associate & got promoted as Deputy Team Leader.

  • In this position, I have dealt with visitors whilst maintaining high level of customer service
  • Ensuring all visitors are participating in games in line with health and safety regulations
  • Handled management of specific partitions of work area to assist daily organization of operations
  • Conducted regular assessment of operations and delivered active training for staff according to guidance of operations management.

CONTACT CENTRE ASSOCIATE & TECHNICAL OFFICER

DIALOG AXIATA TELEKOM PLC,
06.2007 - 11.2012

Started in Customer Service department as a Contact Centre Associate and later, got internal transferred to Network Operations as a Technical Officer.

  • Technical Officer
    In this position, I was providing IT & Network support related to customer's technical inquiries, Configurations, troubleshooting solutions in all products & services of Dialog Broadband. Handling complaint incident tickets and providing a faster solution within the given time. Communicating with internal departments and external organizations as needed products related, Blackberry, Mobile Broadband (HSPA), Fixed-line broadband (Wimax), ISP & Wi-Fi.
  • Contact Centre Associate
    In this position, I have handled customers' inquiries of all products & services of Dialog Axiata Telekom. Product of Mobile (GSM), Broadband (Wimax), Fixed line (CDMA) & Satellite TV (DTV), Services of billing, complaint escalations, technical support.

TRANSACTION PROCESSING ASSOCIATE

OT LANKA PVT LTD
11.2006 - 05.2007
  • I have handled Data processing for a UK based company.

MESSENGER

UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
10.2006 - 10.2006

In this role i have worked as admin support & Office support.

Education

MBA - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

OXFORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SCHOOL
SRI LANKA - COLOMBO
10.2024

CHARTERED INTERMEDIATE - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)
SRI LANKA
10.2024

DIPLOMA - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)
SRI LANKA
10.2023

NATIONAL DIPLOMA - TRAINING & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)
SRI LANKA
12.2022

SHORT COURSE PARTICIPATION - AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NON PROJECT MANAGERS

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)
SRI LANKA
07.2023

SHORT COURSE PARTICIPATION - MICROSOFT ADVANCED EXCEL

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)
SRI LANKA
04.2023

ADVANCE DIPLOMA - TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

CITY & GUILDS (UK)
SRI LANKA
11.2008

ADVANCED LEVEL - PHYSICAL SCIENCES

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION
SRI LANKA
08.2003

ORDINARY LEVEL - GENERAL STUDIES

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION
SRI LANKA
12.2000

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Training Development Aptitude
  • Administrative Support
  • Staff Meetings
  • Organization and Recordkeeping
  • Human Resources
  • New Employee Training
  • HRIS Technologies
  • Remote Employee Training
  • Develop Training Programs
  • Staff Development Plans
  • Training Methods
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Employee Performance Reviews

Languages

Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Sinhala
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2

Timeline

BRAND TRAINING MANAGER

ALSHAYA GROUP - HOSPITALITY - ENTERTAINMENT CLUSTER (KidZania, TEKZONE & QUEST)
10.2021 - Current

BRAND TRAINING OFFICER

ALSHAYA GROUP - ENTERTAINMENT CLUSTER - KIDZANIA, TEKZONE & QUEST
01.2016 - 09.2021

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE & DEPUTY TEAM LEADER

ALSHAYA GROUP - ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION - KIDZANIA
11.2012 - 12.2015

CONTACT CENTRE ASSOCIATE & TECHNICAL OFFICER

DIALOG AXIATA TELEKOM PLC,
06.2007 - 11.2012

TRANSACTION PROCESSING ASSOCIATE

OT LANKA PVT LTD
11.2006 - 05.2007

MESSENGER

UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
10.2006 - 10.2006

MBA - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

OXFORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SCHOOL

CHARTERED INTERMEDIATE - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)

DIPLOMA - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)

NATIONAL DIPLOMA - TRAINING & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)

SHORT COURSE PARTICIPATION - AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NON PROJECT MANAGERS

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)

SHORT COURSE PARTICIPATION - MICROSOFT ADVANCED EXCEL

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)

ADVANCE DIPLOMA - TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

CITY & GUILDS (UK)

ADVANCED LEVEL - PHYSICAL SCIENCES

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION

ORDINARY LEVEL - GENERAL STUDIES

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION
DHINESH KUMAR SELVARAJU