Isuri Karunarathne

Multi-disciplinary professional with over 15 years of experience across interior architecture, design sales, project coordination, infrastructure, and finance. I bring a balanced mix of creative thinking, strong organisation, and clear communication, with a proven ability to manage people, projects, and stakeholders in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments. I'm motivated by meaningful work, collaboration, and delivering results that genuinely make a difference.

Abnormal Load Project Coordinator - RINGWAY / NATIONAL HIGHWAYS - Potters Bar, UK

(2024-08)

• Coordinate abnormal heavy haulage movements across Area 6–8 strategic road networks (M1, M11, A1, A14, A12, A47, A5, A11).
• Review technical notifications and assess structural risk to highways and assets.
• Liaise with structural engineers, escort providers, and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant movements.
• Act as central point of contact between National Highways, operators, and third parties.
• Support risk mitigation, approvals, diversions, and disruption minimisation.

Kitchen Sales Designer - MAGNET / NOBIA PLC - Watford, UK

(2022-11 - 2024-07)

• Delivered bespoke kitchen designs from concept to installation, both in‑store and virtually.
• Led client consultations, design presentations, and full sales lifecycle management.
• Maintained strong product, market, and competitor knowledge.
• Supported showroom optimisation and business growth initiatives.
• Full UK driving licence with client visit capability.

Assistant Manager - FEXCO LTD - Watford & Uxbridge, UK

(2013-04 - 2020-10)

• Managed branch operations and led teams of up to 10 staff.
• Improved profitability through competitor analysis, marketing initiatives, and cost control.
• Increased net profit by 15% within two years.
• Oversaw recruitment, training, compliance, and performance management.

Senior Client Advisor - BARCLAYS BANK PLC - Edgware, UK

(2009-10 - 2013-04)

• Managed high‑value Premier and Corporate client transactions (£100k+ daily).
• Enforced fraud prevention and AML compliance, successfully preventing significant losses.
• Promoted for exceptional performance and customer service excellence.

Senior Team Associate - RANK GROUP – MECCA BINGO - Edgware, UK

(2006-09 - 2013-04)

• Delivered large‑scale promotional events contributing to £10M+ annual revenue.
• Resolved customer issues, reducing complaints by 50% and improving brand reputation.

BA (Hons) - Interior Architecture - University of West London (2021 - 2025)

Diploma - Professional Interior Design - British College of Interior Design (2020 - 2022)

HND - Business Management - London School of Business & Finance (2006 - 2008)

MSc - Applied Finance - University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2004 - 2006)