Sithara Gunarathne
Whitby,ON
Summary
Highly skilled Marine Engineer and experienced lecturer with over 14 years of expertise in the marine industry. Demonstrated exceptional performance in management roles, consistently delivering results even under high-pressure situations. Successfully mentored and educated upper-level undergraduate students for more than 5 years. Collaborated with full-time faculty to enhance program offerings and prepare students for success in their careers or graduate studies. Known for creating captivating lectures and interactive activities that effectively communicate complex concepts. Diligent professional with strong customer service, multitasking, and time management skills, committed to providing each customer with a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MARINE ENGINEERING LECTURER
Cinec Campus
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Conducted research and wrote scholarly articles for publication in academic journals
- Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams
- Organized study groups and provided additional instruction outside of the classroom as needed
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments
- Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations
- Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions
- Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and college-wide policies
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education
- Advised student clubs and organizations related to field of specialization
MARINE ENGINEERING LECTURER
Seychelles Maritime Academy
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
- Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement
SECOND ENGINEER
Makamin Offshore Saudi Ltd.
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: (Saudi ARAMCO)
- In- charge of all the operations in the engine room
- (Saudi ARAMCO)
SECOND ENGINEER
Makamin Offshore Saudi Ltd.
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: (Saudi ARAMCO)
- In- charge of all the operations in the engine room
- (Saudi ARAMCO)
SECOND ENGINEER
Naonal Marine Dredging Company Pvt.Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: - Abu Dhabi
- In- charge of all the operations in the engine room
- - Abu Dhabi
FOURTH ENGINEER
SE Shipping Managers Pvt.Ltd
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: (Singapore)
- In- charge of all the operations in the engine room
- (Singapore)
FOURTH ENGINEER
SE Shipping Managers Pvt.Ltd
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: (Singapore)
- In- charge of all the operations in the engine room
- (Singapore)
FOURTH ENGINEER
London Shipping Managers (LSM) Pvt. Ltd
11.2011 - 03.2012
- In- charge of all the operations in the engine room
ENGINE CADET
London Shipping Managers (LSM) Pvt. Ltd
04.2008 - 06.2009
- In- charge of all the operations in the engine room
Education
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT - QMS ISO 9001:2015 LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING COURSE in Organizational Management
BUREAU VERITAS - SRI LANKA STANDARDS INSTITUTION
Colombo07.2023
TRAINING COURSE ON TRAINING OF TRAINERS - TRAINING COURSE ON TRAINING OF TRAINERS AND AASESSMENT EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS in LECTURE
MERCHANT SHIPPING SECRETARIAT MINSTRY OF PORTS
Colombo11.2019
TRAINING OF TRAINERS PROGRAMME - TRAINING OF TRAINERS
CINEC CAMPUS
Colombo10.2018
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (CLASS III) -
CINEC CAMPUS
Malabe09.2011
G.C.E. A/LEVELS -
MAHANAMA COLLEGE
Colombo, 0304.2006
Skills
- Lesson plan development
- Engineering research
- Project leadership
- Classroom lecturing
- Programmable controls
- Multitasking
- Coordination
- Prioritization
- Networking
- Collaboration
- Planning
- Creative thinking
- MARINE operation
- Customer relations
- Problem-solving
- Verbal communication
- Organization
- Research
- Teamwork
- ISO 9001
- Internal Audits
- Quality Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- 5S
- Product Development
- Document Management
- Six Sigma
- PDCA
- Quality Assurance
- Driving
- WATCH KEEPING
- First aid
- Teaching
- Flooring
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Training Course on Training of Trainers and Assessment, 11/01/19
- Training of Trainers Programme, 10/01/18
- QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course in Organizational Management
Visaholder
Work Permit (Open) until 2026 September
Websitesprofiles
linkedin.com/in/sitharagunarathne-70b108200
Timeline
MARINE ENGINEERING LECTURER
Seychelles Maritime Academy
11.2020 - 04.2021
MARINE ENGINEERING LECTURER
Cinec Campus
01.2018 - 04.2023
SECOND ENGINEER
Makamin Offshore Saudi Ltd.
11.2016 - 05.2017
SECOND ENGINEER
Makamin Offshore Saudi Ltd.
11.2015 - 04.2016
SECOND ENGINEER
Naonal Marine Dredging Company Pvt.Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2015
FOURTH ENGINEER
SE Shipping Managers Pvt.Ltd
08.2013 - 11.2013
FOURTH ENGINEER
SE Shipping Managers Pvt.Ltd
12.2012 - 03.2013
FOURTH ENGINEER
London Shipping Managers (LSM) Pvt. Ltd
11.2011 - 03.2012
ENGINE CADET
London Shipping Managers (LSM) Pvt. Ltd
04.2008 - 06.2009
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT - QMS ISO 9001:2015 LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING COURSE in Organizational Management
BUREAU VERITAS - SRI LANKA STANDARDS INSTITUTION
TRAINING COURSE ON TRAINING OF TRAINERS - TRAINING COURSE ON TRAINING OF TRAINERS AND AASESSMENT EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS in LECTURE
MERCHANT SHIPPING SECRETARIAT MINSTRY OF PORTS
TRAINING OF TRAINERS PROGRAMME - TRAINING OF TRAINERS
CINEC CAMPUS
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (CLASS III) -
CINEC CAMPUS
G.C.E. A/LEVELS -
MAHANAMA COLLEGE
- Training Course on Training of Trainers and Assessment, 11/01/19
- Training of Trainers Programme, 10/01/18
- QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course in Organizational Management
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