events and project coordinator
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SAMANTHA PERERA JND
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Summary
Highly effective individual with administrative and public relations incremental
**********@*****.***
experience of over 25 years. Provide skills in project coordinator, exhibitions and
event planning, organizing, communicating with different media, reporting,
■ Mobile
tracking progress, and performing administrative and public relations tasks. Proven
ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic work environment, fostering
positive relationships internally across all levels of management and externally with
■ Home
clients, professionals and the public. I am confident that my experience combined
with my exceptional communication skills will assist me to perform efficiently to
fulfil any challenge.
■ Location
Sri Lanka
Objective
■ Postcode
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-****
Main event coordinator for Uva province, Sri Lanka chief Minister's forum.
Email : *********@******.**
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 : ****@*********.***
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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