Dakshaka Cooray
Head of Student Affairs at Trinity College Kandy- Claim this Profile
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Sheshan Abeysekara
I am delighted to recommend Dakshaka as a highly valuable asset to any organization. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with him on various Administrative and Creative projects, and his contributions have always been outstanding. Dakshaka's positive mindset and adaptability to change make him stand out as a unique and assertive professional. He possesses exceptional administrative and marketing skills, which, combined with his business acumen, elevate him to a true expert in his field. One of Dakshaka's remarkable qualities is his ability to organize tasks, set priorities, and handle multiple responsibilities with ease. Working collaboratively with diverse teams, he ensures seamless productivity and effective project outcomes. His commitment to delivering high-quality work is commendable, and he takes a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring that challenges are addressed before they escalate into significant obstacles. Dakshaka's attention to detail and strong analytical skills further demonstrate his proficiency in handling complex tasks under pressure. He consistently proves himself as a reliable and efficient professional. In summary, Dakshaka's dedication, adaptability, and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any team or organization. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any role that aligns with his impressive skill set.
Nuresh Eranda, PhD
Dakshaka was a student of mine during the undergraduate degree program. He has performed exceptionally well in the classroom and carried responsibilities as a student with perfection and in a dependable manner. Dakshaka has volunteered to undertake various responsibilities in the classroom which enhanced his passion for working with others. He always bears a pleasant disposition and moves well with others by maintaining effective momentum in his endeavors within the college. Further, I experienced his excellent service as a student counselor where he proved his professionalism in the job while delighting the students and parents with his knowledge. I really admire Dakshaka's interpersonal skills which enabled him to be a great asset to his organization. I wish him all the success in his future endeavors.
Sheshan Abeysekara
I am delighted to recommend Dakshaka as a highly valuable asset to any organization. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with him on various Administrative and Creative projects, and his contributions have always been outstanding. Dakshaka's positive mindset and adaptability to change make him stand out as a unique and assertive professional. He possesses exceptional administrative and marketing skills, which, combined with his business acumen, elevate him to a true expert in his field. One of Dakshaka's remarkable qualities is his ability to organize tasks, set priorities, and handle multiple responsibilities with ease. Working collaboratively with diverse teams, he ensures seamless productivity and effective project outcomes. His commitment to delivering high-quality work is commendable, and he takes a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring that challenges are addressed before they escalate into significant obstacles. Dakshaka's attention to detail and strong analytical skills further demonstrate his proficiency in handling complex tasks under pressure. He consistently proves himself as a reliable and efficient professional. In summary, Dakshaka's dedication, adaptability, and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any team or organization. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any role that aligns with his impressive skill set.
Nuresh Eranda, PhD
Dakshaka was a student of mine during the undergraduate degree program. He has performed exceptionally well in the classroom and carried responsibilities as a student with perfection and in a dependable manner. Dakshaka has volunteered to undertake various responsibilities in the classroom which enhanced his passion for working with others. He always bears a pleasant disposition and moves well with others by maintaining effective momentum in his endeavors within the college. Further, I experienced his excellent service as a student counselor where he proved his professionalism in the job while delighting the students and parents with his knowledge. I really admire Dakshaka's interpersonal skills which enabled him to be a great asset to his organization. I wish him all the success in his future endeavors.
Sheshan Abeysekara
I am delighted to recommend Dakshaka as a highly valuable asset to any organization. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with him on various Administrative and Creative projects, and his contributions have always been outstanding. Dakshaka's positive mindset and adaptability to change make him stand out as a unique and assertive professional. He possesses exceptional administrative and marketing skills, which, combined with his business acumen, elevate him to a true expert in his field. One of Dakshaka's remarkable qualities is his ability to organize tasks, set priorities, and handle multiple responsibilities with ease. Working collaboratively with diverse teams, he ensures seamless productivity and effective project outcomes. His commitment to delivering high-quality work is commendable, and he takes a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring that challenges are addressed before they escalate into significant obstacles. Dakshaka's attention to detail and strong analytical skills further demonstrate his proficiency in handling complex tasks under pressure. He consistently proves himself as a reliable and efficient professional. In summary, Dakshaka's dedication, adaptability, and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any team or organization. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any role that aligns with his impressive skill set.
Nuresh Eranda, PhD
Dakshaka was a student of mine during the undergraduate degree program. He has performed exceptionally well in the classroom and carried responsibilities as a student with perfection and in a dependable manner. Dakshaka has volunteered to undertake various responsibilities in the classroom which enhanced his passion for working with others. He always bears a pleasant disposition and moves well with others by maintaining effective momentum in his endeavors within the college. Further, I experienced his excellent service as a student counselor where he proved his professionalism in the job while delighting the students and parents with his knowledge. I really admire Dakshaka's interpersonal skills which enabled him to be a great asset to his organization. I wish him all the success in his future endeavors.
Sheshan Abeysekara
I am delighted to recommend Dakshaka as a highly valuable asset to any organization. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with him on various Administrative and Creative projects, and his contributions have always been outstanding. Dakshaka's positive mindset and adaptability to change make him stand out as a unique and assertive professional. He possesses exceptional administrative and marketing skills, which, combined with his business acumen, elevate him to a true expert in his field. One of Dakshaka's remarkable qualities is his ability to organize tasks, set priorities, and handle multiple responsibilities with ease. Working collaboratively with diverse teams, he ensures seamless productivity and effective project outcomes. His commitment to delivering high-quality work is commendable, and he takes a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring that challenges are addressed before they escalate into significant obstacles. Dakshaka's attention to detail and strong analytical skills further demonstrate his proficiency in handling complex tasks under pressure. He consistently proves himself as a reliable and efficient professional. In summary, Dakshaka's dedication, adaptability, and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any team or organization. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any role that aligns with his impressive skill set.
Nuresh Eranda, PhD
Dakshaka was a student of mine during the undergraduate degree program. He has performed exceptionally well in the classroom and carried responsibilities as a student with perfection and in a dependable manner. Dakshaka has volunteered to undertake various responsibilities in the classroom which enhanced his passion for working with others. He always bears a pleasant disposition and moves well with others by maintaining effective momentum in his endeavors within the college. Further, I experienced his excellent service as a student counselor where he proved his professionalism in the job while delighting the students and parents with his knowledge. I really admire Dakshaka's interpersonal skills which enabled him to be a great asset to his organization. I wish him all the success in his future endeavors.
Credentials
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Excel: VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP for Beginners
LinkedInMar, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
GoogleMar, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
LinkedInMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator
MicrosoftJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Develop Systems with Organizational Leadership
MicrosoftJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Digital Journalism
ReutersJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Leveraging Data for Systematic Action With Organizational Level Insights
MicrosoftJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
SharePoint in the Classroom
MicrosoftJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Social Media Management
CourseraMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
LinkedIn Marketing Strategy
LinkedInMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Digital Marketing
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing-SLIM -
Strategic Management
IBS - International Business School Americas
Experience
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Trinity College Kandy
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Sri Lanka
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Student Affairs
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Administrative Secretary To the Principal
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Production Manager - Digital Magazine
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Assistant Registrar
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Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
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Coordinator - Scholarships & Bursaries
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Feb 2022 - Jun 2023
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Business Development - International Advanced Level
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2023
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Coordinator - Student Information Systems
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
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American College of Higher Education - International Center of Broward College, USA
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Sri Lanka
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visiting Lecturer
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Jun 2021 - Present
Visiting lecturer for the Business Department - American Undergraduate degree program.- MAR 1011 Principles of Marketing- MAN 2021 Introduction to Management
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Program Manager - Final Year Top-Up Degree for Business (Leeds Trinity, UK)
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
• Conducted & coordinated the inaugural orientation for the first batch of students.• Coordinating academic resources with the lecturer & students, such as Course Outlines, Student Information Plans, Assignment Briefs, and Uploading of Presentations and resource other material to the Cloud School Portal.• Continuous Supervision of the Classes to ensure high quality of education.• Coordinating & assisting the students to ensure successful completion of their degree.
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Lecturer
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Nov 2020 - May 2021
BTEC Pearson Higher National Diploma in Computing for the module: Professional Practice • Preparation of the Assignment with the Internal Verifier.• Preparation of the Scheme of Work.• Teaching the Professional Practice module to the students training the students to successfully prepare their assignments.• Marking of the Assignments.Tutor for Introduction to Management & Higher Education Opportunities for Students, who had completed their Advanced Levels.
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Learning and Development Coordinator
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Jan 2019 - May 2021
• Planning and delivering trainings to the marketing team of existing and new programs.• Administrator of the Cloud School System: (Kandy Branch) 1. Training of both internal and external staff members on how to use the Cloud school system 2. Training of Students in Using the Cloud School System 3. Working with the Cloud School development team to improve features on the systems 4. Creating of Classes and sessions in the Cloud School system 5. Adding of new students to the Cloud School system Show less
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Program Manager - American Degree Transfer Program & Completion Degree Program (USA)
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May 2018 - May 2021
In collaboration with Broward College, Florida, USA and Excelsior College, New York, USA:• Planning and delivering of orientation for new students.• Academic advising of subjects for the students.• Preparing academic timetables and schedules for the students.• Academic Talent Acquisition.• Coordinating academic resources with the lecturer & students, such as Course Outlines, Student Information Plans and Uploading of Presentations and other resource material to the Cloud School Portal.• Continuous Supervision of the Classes to ensure high quality of education. • Developing and implementing workshops to improve student activities during their course of study.• Coordinating with the Registrar’s Office with the student registrations for the Semester (With Broward College, Florida, USA). • Assisting the students with applications to Universities in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia.• Coordinating with Lecturers in the preparation of student recommendation letters.• Assisting the lecturers in submitting the grades at the end of the semester to the Broward College portal.• Coordinating & assisting the students to ensure successful completion of their degrees. Show less
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Team Lead - Examinations Department (Academics)
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May 2018 - May 2021
• Coordinating the Higher Education Examinations, so the examination cycles run smoothly.• Development of Strategies to maximize the efficiency of the department.• Development of New Rules & Regulations of Examinations Online due to Covid-19. • Checking of Examinations papers before printing to ensure quality assurance.• Troubleshooting for the Examinations Department.• Training the examinations department on new programs introduced to ensure successful examinations cycles are conducted efficiently. Show less
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Social Media Coordinator
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Aug 2017 - May 2021
• Creator of American College Social Media pages for Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. (Kandy Branch)• Executed a result driven social media strategy.• Developed and curated engaging content for social media platforms.• Assisted in the creation and editing of written, video and photo content.• Maintained a unified brand voice across different social media channels.• Creation of a social media calendar.• Monitoring of social media channels for industry trends.• Interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.• Review analytics and create reports on key metrics.• Assisting in the development and maintenance of social media marketing strategy.• Social Media advertising and paid campaign management Show less
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Business Development Specialist
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Aug 2017 - May 2021
• Planning & implementation of marketing strategies to increase student enrollments.• Converting potential leads into customers.• Developing and implementing strategies depending on the program being marketed.• Creating programs and campaigns.• Creation of content for advertising.• Creating and participating in promotional activities for the college.• Procuring of new clients through direct contact, word of mouth and digital marketing.• Maintaining a good relationship with existing clients to ensure after-service care and customer loyalty.• Developing business proposals and contracts to draw in more clients.• Reviewing client feedback and implementing necessary actions.• Headed the digital transference of education into the online portals at the beginning of the pandemic. Show less
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Program Coordinator BTEC PEARSON HND in Business (Level 4 & Level 5)
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2021
• Planning and delivering of orientation for new students.• Academic advising of subjects for the students.• Preparing academic timetables and schedules for the students.• Academic Talent Acquisition.• Coordinating academic resources with the lecturer & students, such as Course Outlines, Student Information Plans, Assignment Briefs, Schemes of Work and Uploading of Presentations and other material to the Cloud School Portal.• Coordinating of Internal Verification of Assignments for all local offices of American College of Higher Education, Sri Lanka.• Continuous Supervision of the Classes to ensure high quality of education is provided to the students.• Developing and implementing workshops to improve student activities during their course of study. Show less
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Program Coordinator - University Foundation Diploma in Business/Computing
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2021
• Planning and delivering orientation for new students.• Academic advising of subjects for the students.• Preparing academic timetables and schedules for the students.• Academic Talent Acquisition.• Coordinating academic resources with the lecturer & students, such as Course Outlines, Student Information Plans, Assignment Briefs, Schemes of Work and Uploading of Presentations and other material to the Cloud School Portal.• Continuous Supervision of the Classes to ensure high quality of education is provided to the students.• Developing and implementing workshops to improve student activities during their course of study. Show less
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Program Manager - Final Year Top-Up Degree for Business (University of Worcester, UK)
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
• Planning and delivering orientation for new students.• Preparing academic timetables and schedules for the students.• Academic Talent Acquisition.• Coordinating academic resources with the lecturer & students, such as Course Outlines, Student Information Plans, Uploading of Presentations and other material to the Cloud School Portal.• Continuous Supervision of the Classes to ensure high quality of education is provided to the students.
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Chief Invigilator
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Chief Invigilator for Examinations conducted in Sri Lanka & Chief Point of Contact - (Top-Up Degree: University of Worcester, UK) in collaboration with NCC Education, UK.
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Education
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2022 - 2024
University of the West of Scotland
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business -
2016 - 2017
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business/Commerce, General -
2014 - 2015
Broward College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
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