Profile

A graduate with an excellent academic background in the design fi eld and a dynamic personality who can play different roles and effectively handle multiple tasks. Objective is to work on a challenging role where I can learn further and apply my knowledge to succeed myself and to be professional in the design field.

Performance Summary:

Designing and manufacturing since 2012 and taking part in annual gem and jewellery exhibitions from the year 2011 and up todate. Creative and crafty jewelry designer with over 9 years hands on experience in exclusive jewelry designing.

Determined and detail-oriented professional with proven success in leading the conceptualization and implementation of diverse interior designing projects. Competent in interior renovation and development as well as feasibility study and cost estimation. Familiar with contemporary trends in interior designing and styles. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers and clients.

Personal Info

Date of Birth : February 05th, 1988 Age : 35 Years

Nationality : Sri Lankan Gender : Female

School Attended : Holy Family Convent, Colombo 04. Sri Lanka.

Academic

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interior Designing [2007 – 2009] AOD, Sri Lanka. (Edexcel University, United Kingdom).

BTEC National Certificate in Jewellery Designing [2010] AOD, Sri Lanka.

Diploma In Gemology [2011] International Gemological Academy.

Diploma in Gemology [2017] Gemmologist Association of Sri Lanka.

G.C.E. Ordinary Level – 2004

Subject

Grade

Buddhism

C

English lit.

C

English

A

Sc. Technology

S

Mathematics

S

Soc.st & History

C

Commerce

S

Sinhala

B

G.C.E. Advance Level – 2007

Subject

Grade

English

A

Geography

C

Economics

S

Logic

C

Extra Curricular

•School House Captain –Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya [2005]

•Represented AOD for Facets Exhibition [2010]

•Was an active student of the Wendy Whotmor’s Academy of Elocution

•I was an active member of several associations at school including the school choir, Buddhist Union, 5S club and at the Wendy Whatmors’ Academy of elocution.

Summary of Skills

Communication: I believe that I have the ability to communicate efficiently with anyone as I have the ability to speak all Sinhala, English and Tamil languages fluently. But more importantly, I have engaged in interviews with the corporate directors and managers to get information and data for my research projects. While studying in AOD, I have to communicate with my fellow mates as well as society to achieve designing targets. Presentations were a part of the evaluation system of the Edexcel curriculum, and I believe that I am confident in presenting to any audience.

Technical:Gained hands-on experience in using Microsoft applications including MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint as well as conversant in 3D Max, Photoshop, illustrator, jewel cad, auto cad and many search engines to gather valuable knowledge and references throughout the course of studies.

Awards & Achievements

•Winner of the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Design Competition [2010] – Diamond Earring Category

•Winner of the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Design Competition [2010] – Diamond Ring Category

•Runner up of the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Design Competition [2010] – Diamond Pendant Category

•Runner up of the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Design Competition [2010] – Diamond Bracelet Category

•Sapphire Award at the Jewels Competition [2010] - Beautiful Gem Studded Jewellery Category

•Sapphire Award at the Jewels Competition [2011] - Beautiful Gem Studded Jewellery Category Sapphire Award at the Jewels Competition [2011] – Beautiful Gemological Photograph

•Sapphire Award at the Jewels Competition [2015] - Beautiful Gem Studded Jewellery Category Ruby Merit Award at the Jewels Competition [2017] – Beautiful Gemological Photograph

•Sapphire Award at the Jewels Competition [2017] - Beautiful Gem Studded Jewellery Category

•Ruby Merit Award at the Jewels Competition [2018] – Beautiful Gemological Photograph

•Ruby Merit Award at the Jewels Competition [2018] – Beautiful Gem Studded Jewellery Category

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Worked as an Interior designer at DDN Design (Pvt) Ltd from 2012 February to 2017 March.

Lectured at Academy of Design as a visiting lecturer and head of Jewelry department in the year - 2018

Visiting lecturer (Jewellery designing and small business entrepreneur) - 2019

Active member of the curriculum development panel for Vocational training center, Katubadda. Sri

- 2018

Active member of the curriculum development panel for NAITA. Sri Lanka – 2021

Current Occupations

•Owner / creative designer at The Jewel Hub by Saku.

•Freelance Interior designer

Referees

*Mr. Sathyajith Buthpitiya – Deputy Director Career Guidance and marketing department of technical education and training.

No: 557, Olcott Mawatha, Colombo – 10. 071-***-****

*Mr. Hirosha Yahampath - Gemologist and the Founder of the Gem Expeditions, and Yahampath Gemmological Institute +947********

*Ms. Mihiri Devendra – Creative creator of LEAP – by Mihiri wearable art. Visiting lecturer (Metal fabrication).

No: 194/3, Galvihara Mawatha, Dehiwala. 077*******

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