Amanda Peiris Email & Phone Number

Sri Lanka

Ready to transform young lives and build a thriving school community? As the Operations Head at Mighty Minds AMI Montessori House of Children, I get to do just that every day. It's not just a job, it's a passion project where I wear many hats (think curriculum maestro, admissions ninja, and parent whisperer!), all with the common goal of nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning.Here's a glimpse into my Montessori magic:- Orchestrated a 20% increase in enrollment by revamping our marketing strategy and hosting engaging open houses.- Cultivated a culture of excellence by mentoring teachers, implementing innovative curriculum enhancements, and ensuring adherence to Montessori principles.- Bridged the gap between families and educators by establishing open communication channels, hosting parent workshops, and organizing special events that celebrate our school community.- Streamlined operational efficiency by implementing new systems for admissions, inventory management, and staff scheduling, freeing up valuable time for what matters most - the children!- Launched a thriving school Facebook and Instagram page (check out @MightyMindsMontessori for a sneak peek!), showcasing our vibrant learning environment and connecting with prospective families.But it's not just about numbers and systems. The true magic happens when I see a child's eyes light up as they grasp a new concept, witness the bond between teachers and students, and hear parents express their gratitude for the positive impact Mighty Minds has made on their families.If you're passionate about early childhood education, love a challenge, and thrive in a collaborative environment, then let's connect! Come say hello and discover how you can join the Mighty Minds family!

Sri Lanka

-Achieved a +380% engagement rate growth on the company's Instagram within 6 months.-Developed and executed content strategies across 3 social channels to establish a cohesive online brand identity.-Tracked, analyzed, and reported weekly analytics and KPIs using Google Analytics to provide valuable insights to the employer.-Produced short video content on Instagram/TikTok, resulting in increased follower growth.-Coordinated, marketed, and secured paid collaborations and media campaigns, driving business growth and brand awareness among targeted demographics.

Sri Lanka

-Successfully launched an e-commerce website with a fashion show and later transitioned to Facebook, amassing over 22,000 followers and increasing revenue by 20% within the first week.-Optimized revenue by evaluating vendors, products, and target markets, ensuring maximum profitability.-Organized a successful pop-up stall at the Arpico (Negombo) Halloween event for three weekends, generating half a million Sri Lanka Rupees and attracting over 20 B2B prospects.-Established a brick-and-mortar Boon Department Store with an integrated cafe, introducing a localized menu.-Expanded business offerings with Boon Catering Services while maintaining online revenue.-Managed staff recruitment, hiring, and training for daily operations.

Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

-Provided oversight of day-to-day operations and implemented effective task delegation and scheduling to enhance efficiency in services and B2B sales.-Coordinated resources and managed deadlines, ensuring targets were met, even during the pandemic and economic crisis.-Developed a lean budget strategy to support market expansion, specifically starting an in-house packaging business, by closely reviewing revenue and expenses.-Designed various artworks using CorelDRAW professional editor for products such as delivery boxes, book covers, event tickets, bill books, and question papers.

Sri Lanka

-Directed rehearsals and conducted training sessions for multiple schools, focusing on physical and vocal training over a period of 5 months.-Negotiated contracts with technical and artistic personnel, as well as third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with bargaining agreements.-Managed cross-disciplinary project activities and coordinated with different departments to meet tight schedules and budget targets.Awards and achievements :- Co-directed two teams of 25-30 students each from Gateway College Negombo forthe Annual All Island Shakespeare Competition for the years 2018 and 2019. Thestudents improved their overall confidence, interpersonal skills, teamwork,improvisational skills, and self-discipline. The students advanced to the semi-finals,competing against 40 other schools.

Sri Lanka

-Directed rehearsals and conducted training sessions for multiple schools, focusing on physical and vocal training over a period of 5 months.-Negotiated contracts with technical and artistic personnel, as well as third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with bargaining agreements.-Managed cross-disciplinary project activities and coordinated with different departments to meet tight schedules and budget targets.Awards and achievements : Co-directed two teams of 25 students each from Loyola College Negombo for theAnnual All Island Shakespeare Competition and the CBB Interschool Drama Competition organized by the Council for Business with Britain in association with theBritish Council for the year 2017. The cast made it to the finals. They placed First Runner up and won two All Island Best Actor awards. This was done by training thestudents to enact the Shakespearean play and to effectively use their voice and bodylanguage to convey their interpretation of the play.

Sri Lanka

- Conducted rehearsals and training sessions (Physical and vocal training) weekly for over 5 months foreach school to discover, polish, and enhance the skills needed.- Negotiated contracts with technical, artistic personnel, and third-party vendors, keeping the details inline with structures laid out in their collective bargaining agreements.- Coordinated project activities across disciplines and departments to achieve tight schedules a.nd budget targets.- Fulfilled activities and the responsibilities of a writer, director, art director, and cast managerthroughout the production process.

Sri Lanka

- Conducted an educational fair stall designated for IVS Sri Lanka promoting MBBS, Biomedicalsciences, Engineering and Food Sciences courses to over 2000 possible enrolments and received over2000 leads for the three-day for the University of Science and Technology in Chittagong, Bangladesh,Chittagong Medical College and Melakka Manipal Medical College of Malaysia, while coordinatingwith the representative present from the Lovely Professional University of India.- Followed up with marketers on leads and enlisted students for those intakes by calling and visiting theleads.- Used effective questioning techniques to identify the needs of potential clients for the visa process andpassed them on to management to get on with their visa process and registrations.

Sri Lanka

-Assisted in developing and executing marketing strategies to enroll local and foreign students for 5 professional courses and degrees (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, Oxford Brookes, and UOL).-Conducted demonstrations and provided information to potential students during marketing campaigns such as paper/cut-out campaigns, Educational Fairs, and open house sessions.-Managed the creation of a weekly lecture schedule to optimize time and ensure smooth daily operations.-Generated and implemented a daily market report for management, overseeing all payments, including third-party payments, salaries, and petty cash.-Organized events, including a year-end awards show, to boost staff and student morale at the institute.

Master Of Laws (Llm) In International Business And Commercial Law, International Business, Trade, And Tax Law

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb) Business Law Specialty, International Business, Trade, And Tax Law

Activities and Societies: Member of the Toastmasters Club, Member of the Youth Model United NationsTeam, Secretary of the Feminist Club.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Senior member of the English Drama Club, Senior Western Chorister, Senior Girl Guide, Senior Prefect, Senior.