SAMANTHA PERERA JND

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Highly effective individual with administrative and public relations incremental

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experience of over 25 years. Provide skills in project coordinator, exhibitions and

event planning, organizing, communicating with different media, reporting,

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tracking progress, and performing administrative and public relations tasks. Proven

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ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic work environment, fostering

positive relationships internally across all levels of management and externally with

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clients, professionals and the public. I am confident that my experience combined

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with my exceptional communication skills will assist me to perform efficiently to

fulfil any challenge.

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Sri Lanka

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Management and coordination are challenges, mostly I credit. I believe in 10300

performing any duties to the best of my abilities in order to bring about positive

results. Ability to learn and adopt skills with new technology. Flexible aptitude to Personal Information

complete the given targets and drive the company ROI.

I look forward to capabilities on my abilities to contribute to your company that Date of Birth

employs me as an employee. 06 November 1972

Gender

Experience Male

Civil Status

Project & Event Manager Jan 2020 to present Single

Helping Hand for Future (Charitable Organization) Nationality

Administering and executing events. Preparing proposals, costing and budget Sri Lankan

sheets. Establishing contracts Hotels and Carriers in accordance with requirements,

etc. Skills

Executive Director of the Board of Directors Feb 2019 to Nov 2019 Good research capabilities to

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. comprehend and develop technological

Led the corporate management strategy development. Created sound business plans. applications.

Conducted performance reviews, etc.

Effective and efficient event & Project

Private Secretary to the Late Hon. Minister Dec 2018 to Nov 2019

management skills.

Ministry of Finance and Mass Media.

Communicated regularly with the Ministry and provided high quality/confidential

advice to the CE and senior Ministerial Staff as required. Identified, anticipated and Ability to handle work under pressure

monitored the development of emerging issues, managed issues as they arise, and with required time management &

facilitated the resolution of issues as they are brought to the attention of the team work skills.

Minister. Ensured that effective and efficient communication channels are

maintained between the Ministry ensured that the Ministry is aware of current

issues in front of the Minister and that the Minister is kept informed of the Organizing and strong communication

skills with the capabilities of a good

Ministry's activities. Provided timely information and advice in response to enquiry

from MPs, elected officers and members of the public etc. leader.

Coordinating Secretary to the Late Hon. Minister Jun 2017 to Dec 2018 Education

Ministry of Finance and Mass Media.

Assisted in administrative and secretarial support. Received and forwarded

Sri Jayawardenapura Maha Vidyalaya

information to various staff and departments. Worked closely with accounting

Kotte

departments to process invoices, make payments, and track receipts. Created,

Higher Secondary (12th) 1992

prepared, and delivered reports to various departments etc.

Secondary (10th pass) 1989

Consultant May 2015 to May 2017

Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd

Languages

Monitored department heads. Supervised and coordinated telecommunications

English – Working knowledge

activities. Purchased Electronic equipment and prepared budget justifications.

Documentation of plans, inquiries, activities, and specifications as well as reports

on them. Professional consultancy services to guide, support, advise and assist in IT Literacy

regional sales activities etc. Windows

Bus and Cab Driver Aug 2011 to Dec 2014

Mowasalat Transport Company, State of Qatar. CorelDraw

I did all the work and I was determined to be driving a cab and a bus. Develop skills

such as customer service, defensive driving, domain knowledge, GPS navigation

and safety awareness. MS office

Event Manager Jan 2010 to Aug 2011

Image Entertainment (Pvt) Ltd. Mobility and Flexibility

Event management and execution, liaison and negotiation with vendors, negotiation

of sponsorship contracts. Handled logistics. Updated senior management. Quick learner and adaptive to new

Developed event feedback surveys. Obtained permits and so forth. technological developments. Mobile

and flexible aptitude to complete the

Personal Assistant to the Hon. Chief Minister Jan 2008 to Aug 2009 given project targets. Ready to serve

Uva Provincial Council. anywhere in the State.

Performed clerical and administrative functions. Liaised with internal departments,

answered calls, and made travel arrangements. Scheduled appointments, maintained Curricular Activities

events calendar, and sent reminders. Prepared facilities for scheduled events and

arranged refreshments, if required. Ordered office supplies and backups, managed

1990 -1992 School Prefect.

mail and courier services, etc.

1985 -1992 President Scout for the

Director of the Board of Directors Jan 2002 to Dec 2007 Colombo 6th Group.

T & T Agencies.

1991 -1992 Western Band Leader.

Development and direction of an organizational strategy, preparation of detailed

budgets, completion of performance appraisals. Conducted performance reviews, 1985-1991 Member of School

etc. Athletics.

1990-1992 Active member of

Public Relations Secretary &

Debating team.

Personal Assistant to the Late Hon. Minister Oct 2000 to Dec 2001

Ministry of Urban Development, Public Utilities, Housing & Sports.

Assisted in the development and distribution of public relations documents,

Extra-Curricular

including brochures, pamphlets, newsletters and videos. Assisted with the Ministry

1994 to 2022 - Leadership

and execution of various media and PR events. Managed PR materials, maintained

records, and performed other clerical tasks. Answered phones, responded to emails 1994 to 2022 - Workshops

and inquiries, performed other administrative tasks. Maintain PR database,

1994 to 2022 - Project management

documented media coverage and follow-up on PR metrics. Participated in bringing

storming sessions and brought innovative ideas to the table. Prepared facilities for 1994 to 2022 - Coordinating with all

scheduled events and arranged refreshments, if required. Ordered office supplies events.

and replacements, as well as managing mail and courier services etc.

Public Relations Secretary to the Late Hon. Minister Aug 1994 to Oct 2000 Field of Interests

Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication & Mass Media.

Assisted in the development and distribution of public relations documents, New equipment

including brochures, pamphlets, newsletters and videos. Assisted the Ministry and New technology

execution of various media and PR events. Managed PR materials, filing, copying, Wireless network

and performing other clerical tasks. Answered phones, responded to emails and Gardening and Agriculture

inquiries, and performed other administrative tasks. Maintained the PR database, Entertainment

documented media coverage, and tracking PR metrics, etc. Exhibitions

Events

Personal Assistant to the Hon. Mangala Samaraweera Jan 1992 to Aug 1994 Driving

Member of the Parliament Hon. Mangala Samaraweera.

Performed clerical and administrative functions. Liaised with internal departments,

Hobbies

answering calls, and making travel arrangements. Scheduled appointments,

maintain an events calendar, and send reminders. Prepared facilities for scheduled

events and arranged refreshments, if required. Ordered office supplies and Adventure sports

replacements, as well as managing mail and courier services. Observed best Off road driving

practices and etiquette, etc. Animal care

Listening music

Volunteer work

Projects Gardening & agriculture

Surfing the internet

General election campaign supportive member of former minister Late Hon. Entertainment

Mangala Samaraweera and presidential election. Driving

1994 to 2011 & 2015 to 202l

References

Active member of the organizing committee of the Enterprise Sri Lanka (vision

2025) the national development exhibition of Sri Lanka.

Mr. Hemasiri Fernando

Aug 2018 & Sep 2019

Former permanent secretary to the

Ministry of Defence and chief of staff

Media coordinator for Esala Perahera Kandy, Sri Lanka.

of the president, chairman Board of

Aug 2017 & Aug 2018

Investment of Sri Lanka.

Location : Sri Lanka

Coordinator of the Deyata Kirula, the national development exhibition of Sri Lanka.

Postcode : 10370

Feb 2007 to Feb 2011

Phone : +94-77-712-****

+94-77-735-****

Main event coordinator for Uva province, Sri Lanka chief Minister's forum.

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May 2008

Mr. Sajith Kodikara

An active member of the organizing committee of the Asian games held in

Managing Director

Colombo Sri Lanka.

Imagine Entertainment (Pvt) Ltd

Aug 2006

Location : Sri Lanka.

Postcode : 10250.

Phone : +94-717-******

Email : ad2vcm@r.postjobfree.com

Website : www.imaginesl.com

I, hereby, declare that all representation made are truthful, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and conviction.

Samantha Perera JND

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