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Mid-career Investigative Reporting

Diploma

Sri Lanka Foundation InstFojo,

Kalmer University,

Colombo

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High School Diploma:

Sujatha Vidyalaya Private

School,

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Understudy at the ESOL with Prof.

Brit Hysell

Hamilton College

ASL:

Elementary

ad426e@r.postjobfree.com

315-***-****

New Hartford, NY 13413

Skills

• Investigation Ability

• Story Development Skill

• Customer Service

• Decision Making

• Friendly and Outgoing

Verbal and Written

Communication

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• Telephone and Email Etiquette

• Positive Attitude

• Community Service

Education And Training

G. C. E. Advanced Level in

Economics and Accounting.

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Languages

I started as a cub-reporter and worked my way unto a Grade II journalist at Daily Mirror, Colombo, Sri Lanka. My interactions were versatile, I got to interview past presidents, politicians, religious leaders, business leaders also wrote about social injustice and made a voice for the voiceless. Recently I worked for retail and found out my hidden talent -Selling.

A customer observing me at my salesdesk remarked " If I stay here too long You are gonna sell me too !". I like customer service. My skills through my journalistic career has helped me to approach people with ease. I am a people person. I do also like writing. I am also a caring individual who loves to take care of the elderly. Presbyterian Nursing Home - Volunteer

New Hartford, NY

10/2023 - Current

Utica Phoenix - Volunteer Columnist

Utica, NY

04/2022 - 08/2023

Contributed to the Asian Neighbor column.

https://uticaphoenix.net/our-asian-neighbor-feature-thoughts-from-my-teal-chair/ https://uticaphoenix.net/min-htet-win-your-local-oriental-store-a-journey- through-sweat-and-hard-work/

https://uticaphoenix.net/column-lets-wish-cambodians-a-very-happy-new-year- a-happy-year-of-rabbit/

Wrote about public events in New Hartford and Utica https://uticaphoenix.net/new-hartford-students-recognized-for-achievements/ https://uticaphoenix.net/utica-temple-celebrates-cambodian-new-year/ https://uticaphoenix.net/rain-and-muggy-weather-didnt-keep-crowds- from-attending-the-11th-annual-mediterranean-festival/ Boscovs - Sales Person

New Hartford, NY

11/2016 - 12/2022

Punya Wijetunge

Kuruwita

Summary

Experience

• Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events. Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.

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• Offered support and assistance to community members.

• Improved overall customer purchasing experiences to promote steady revenue. Macy's Inc. - Holiday Non-commission Hourly Sales Associate New Hartford, NY

11/2015 - 01/2016

New Hartford Public Library - Volunteer

New Hartford, NY

02/2015 - 10/2015

Daily Mirror - Journalist

Colombo, Sri Lanka

01/1998 - 01/2005

Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.

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Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.

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• Developed key customer relationships to increase sales. Performed register sales transactions quickly and accurately to comply with established cash control procedures and customer service guidelines.

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Outfitted customer by suggesting key looks and incorporating latest trends based on individual style.

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Supported current promotions and initiatives to enhance customer experience, increase customer loyalty and impact sales.

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• Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.

• Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.

• Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.

• Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment. Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.

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• Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care. wrote about New Hartford Public Library and its events to PJ Greens Town Crier

(monthly)

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Wrote a piece to op-ed page of Utica Observer Dispatch about Libraries and their events in Oneida county

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• Wrote factually correct, concise and engaging news stories within tight deadlines.

• Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories. Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics and events.

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Collected information by conducting on-the-scene interviews with witnesses or bystanders.

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• Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.

• Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources. Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.

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