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Shalomi Perera

Halifax,NS

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in project planning and event coordination, demonstrated at the National Christian Council of Sri Lanka. Excelled in logistics management and qualitative research, enhancing stakeholder engagement and operational efficiency. Skilled in Microsoft Office, with a knack for fostering relationships and driving successful project outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Associate

Happy Baking by Vino
Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Created content for various digital channels, including websites and social media platforms.
  • Provided input on creative design concepts related to marketing collateral.
  • Engaged customers via online forums and other interactive communities.
  • Assisted with the development of promotional materials, such as brochures and flyers.
  • Conducted market research to understand customer needs and preferences.

Project Manager

National Christian Council of Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2020 - 10.2024
  • Created and implemented the main program plans and processes to ensure the successful completion of projects.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple regions, sectors, and teams as needed for the successful completion of projects.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.

Sponsorship Coordinator

World Vision Lanka
Kandy, CP, Sri Lanka
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Handling all the sponsor relations over the Walapane area development program (ADP), networking closely with the Australian donors and their sponsored families; meeting strict deadlines and correspondences.
  • Tracked progress of all sponsorship activities and reported results to the executive team.
  • Managed existing sponsor relationships by providing regular updates on events and campaigns.
  • Provided support for event planning operations including venue selection, catering arrangements and transportation logistics.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from stakeholders, sponsors, and children's families regarding available packages or services.

AGM - Event Planner

Institute of Town Planners Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Scheduled and attended pre-event meetings with clients to discuss event details and objectives.
  • Handled customer service inquiries related to specific events or venues.
  • Maintained accurate records related to attendance, budgeting, contracts.
  • Initiated post-event evaluations to assess success levels of events.
  • Developed detailed event plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of events.

Trainee Scientist

National Building Research Organization
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • Internship in the Human Settlements Planning & Training Division of the organization to work with the Landslide Resettlement Unit during the seventh semester of university.
  • Contributed to the publication of “Resilience Constructions Guidelines for the Resettlement Housing Units” with a chapter on "Capacities of the House Frames Built on Steep/Slope Plots."
  • Post-resettlement evaluations and field exposures with the directly affected communities.
  • Analyzed data using statistical software programs, such as SPSS and ArcGIS.

Field Enumerator

Circle Consultancy
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated with team members on projects as needed.
  • Documented collected data accurately and thoroughly.
  • Created reports detailing collected information for management review.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Town & Country Planning

University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
12-2018

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Monitoring frameworks and database management
  • Feasibility Analysis
  • Logistics Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Research
  • Administration Support
  • Survey tool design
  • Data interpretation and representation
  • Microsoft Office mastery

Certification

  • Certificate Course in Project Management Essentials (2024) - Episcopal Relief & Development / Cornerstone On-demand Foundation
  • Certification on Asset Based Community Development (2023) - Conducted in the Philippines – Episcopal Church of the Philippines / Episcopal Relief & Development / Anglican Alliance
  • Certificate Course in Resilience (2021) - Episcopal Relief and Development / Anglican Alliance, NYC/SL
  • Certificate Course in Project Management (2021) - Episcopal Relief and Development, NY
  • Foundation course in Human Resources Management (2013) – Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka
  • Participation - ‘UNV Sri Lanka Disaster Response Roleplay Simulation’ (2018) - by UNDP & UN Volunteers – Disaster Resilience; organized for university undergraduates and Disaster Management Experts in Sri Lanka
  • Participation – ‘Mobile Open-Source GIS applications for Societal needs’ (2018) - by Free & Open-Source Software for Geospatial - FOSS4G-ASIA 2018 conference
  • Participation - ‘Tile-based batch processing of photogrammetry points with LAS tools LiDAR processing toolbox in QGIS’ (2018) - by Free & Open-Source Software for Geospatial - FOSS4G-ASIA 2018 conference

Timeline

Marketing Associate

Happy Baking by Vino
12.2022 - 12.2024

Project Manager

National Christian Council of Sri Lanka
03.2020 - 10.2024

Sponsorship Coordinator

World Vision Lanka
03.2019 - 03.2020

AGM - Event Planner

Institute of Town Planners Sri Lanka
01.2019 - 03.2019

Trainee Scientist

National Building Research Organization
02.2018 - 07.2018

Field Enumerator

Circle Consultancy
07.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Town & Country Planning

University of Moratuwa

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