Experience

TEDxTIU

• Japan
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Sep 2023 - Present

• Head of Speakers Team

  • Apr 2022 - Aug 2023



Tokyo International University

• Japan
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Leadership intern

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Administration Leader

  • Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

  I lead the administration team at the English Plaza as a student leadership intern.



Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

• Japan
• Food and Beverage Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Career Experience Practicum

  • Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

  With direct exposure to Ajinomoto's present business operations, my experience here involves in-depth product innovation strategy planning and creative thinking to propose feasible inventions that Ajinomoto can invest in in the future. My area of research during my time here was mainly related to 3D printed Food technology. With direct exposure to Ajinomoto's present business operations, my experience here involves in-depth product innovation strategy planning and creative thinking to propose feasible inventions that Ajinomoto can invest in in the future. My area of research during my time here was mainly related to 3D printed Food technology.



Takano Co. Ltd.

• Switzerland
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Planning & Marketing Intern

  • Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

  During my two week internship at Takano Manufacturing, I was able to work at both their Tokyo office as well as the Komagane, Nagano facility. Through an intensive and insightful exposure to the Japanese working environment, the skills, experience, and learnings included: - Brainstorming and evaluating key business principles followed by brands worldwide - Proposing potential strategy suggestions for company improvement - Ideate and pitch innovations that Takano may introduce to the economy - Hands-on exposure to various production facilities of Takano Heartworks, Takano exteriors, Solenoid actuators, Image processing scanners, and more. Show less



Keells

• Sri Lanka
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• E- commerce and Digital Marketing intern

  • Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

  Attached to the e-commerce team, I did the following: - Conceptualization of upcoming online campaigns for seasonal promotions on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. - Analysed and evaluated website related user experience optimization for www.keellssuper.com - Conducted research for the ideation of new CSR initiatives in the supermarket industry. - Conducted thorough market research and competitor analysis for firms in the e-commerce retail chain. Attached to the e-commerce team, I did the following: - Conceptualization of upcoming online campaigns for seasonal promotions on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. - Analysed and evaluated website related user experience optimization for www.keellssuper.com - Conducted research for the ideation of new CSR initiatives in the supermarket industry. - Conducted thorough market research and competitor analysis for firms in the e-commerce retail chain.



Hameedia Group of Companies

• Sri Lanka
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Merchandising Intern

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  - Led creative direction for three brands within the ladies and kids sections- Assisted in the creation of product samples and prototypes, participating in fittings and providing feedback on design- Facilitated and negotiated direct imports of raw materials and finished products from suppliers in India based on precise supply chain forecasting while maintaining cost-effectiveness- Conducted competitor analysis to identify market trends, pricing strategies, and positioning strategies, providing valuable input for merchandising and marketing strategies Show less

• Digital Marketing Intern

  • Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

  - Assisted in managing Facebook and Instagram accounts and implemented content strategies to engage with the target audience. - Attended to online customer enquiries using Facebook's Meta Business Suite (previously, Facebook Business Suite)- created visual digital marketing content for SNS platforms- Wrote SEO-incorporated blog articles for the website using WordPress, driving organic traffic. -Styling and conceptualizing photo-shoots and brand awareness campaigns

• Sales Intern

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  - Delivered personalized sales support to customers within a team environment, fostering exceptional customer experiences and satisfaction