Gayashi Jayasinghe
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Shehan Jeph Perera
Gayashi has expertise in market research, customer service, and consulting. She has a strong work ethic and good analytical and problem solving skills. Gayashi is a take-charge person who is able to present creative solutions to complex problems and communicate the benefits to our company. Definitely someone I'd want to have on my team.
SRINATH FERNANDO, LLM
Gayashi was a fantastic person to work with, and is not only a multi-skilled and insightful, but also an inspiring strategist. She was responsible for managing a wide portfolio of registered members of the European Chamber of Commerce and promotion of new membership drive. Gayashi also handled projects related to EU country delegation visits to Sri Lanka and other sector specific forums organized by the ECCSL. She also acted as the ECCSL Coordinator for the Market Access Team for Transport & Logistics Industry. I recommend her for any organization that chooses to take benefit from her diverse skills.
Shehan Jeph Perera
Gayashi has expertise in market research, customer service, and consulting. She has a strong work ethic and good analytical and problem solving skills. Gayashi is a take-charge person who is able to present creative solutions to complex problems and communicate the benefits to our company. Definitely someone I'd want to have on my team.
SRINATH FERNANDO, LLM
Gayashi was a fantastic person to work with, and is not only a multi-skilled and insightful, but also an inspiring strategist. She was responsible for managing a wide portfolio of registered members of the European Chamber of Commerce and promotion of new membership drive. Gayashi also handled projects related to EU country delegation visits to Sri Lanka and other sector specific forums organized by the ECCSL. She also acted as the ECCSL Coordinator for the Market Access Team for Transport & Logistics Industry. I recommend her for any organization that chooses to take benefit from her diverse skills.
Shehan Jeph Perera
Gayashi has expertise in market research, customer service, and consulting. She has a strong work ethic and good analytical and problem solving skills. Gayashi is a take-charge person who is able to present creative solutions to complex problems and communicate the benefits to our company. Definitely someone I'd want to have on my team.
SRINATH FERNANDO, LLM
Gayashi was a fantastic person to work with, and is not only a multi-skilled and insightful, but also an inspiring strategist. She was responsible for managing a wide portfolio of registered members of the European Chamber of Commerce and promotion of new membership drive. Gayashi also handled projects related to EU country delegation visits to Sri Lanka and other sector specific forums organized by the ECCSL. She also acted as the ECCSL Coordinator for the Market Access Team for Transport & Logistics Industry. I recommend her for any organization that chooses to take benefit from her diverse skills.
Shehan Jeph Perera
Gayashi has expertise in market research, customer service, and consulting. She has a strong work ethic and good analytical and problem solving skills. Gayashi is a take-charge person who is able to present creative solutions to complex problems and communicate the benefits to our company. Definitely someone I'd want to have on my team.
SRINATH FERNANDO, LLM
Gayashi was a fantastic person to work with, and is not only a multi-skilled and insightful, but also an inspiring strategist. She was responsible for managing a wide portfolio of registered members of the European Chamber of Commerce and promotion of new membership drive. Gayashi also handled projects related to EU country delegation visits to Sri Lanka and other sector specific forums organized by the ECCSL. She also acted as the ECCSL Coordinator for the Market Access Team for Transport & Logistics Industry. I recommend her for any organization that chooses to take benefit from her diverse skills.
Credentials
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Human Research Ethics Online Training Module for the Social Sciences and Humanities
Macquarie UniversityJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Human-Centered Design
Acumen Academy
Experience
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LIRNEasia
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Sri Lanka
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Researcher
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Researcher
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Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
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Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST)
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Philippines
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Country Coordinator
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2020
Project Management - Conceptualised and designed projects to obtain funding from international donor organisations. Implemented projects by coordinating with all external stakeholders to ensure the deliverables and timelines are achieved (technical, operational and financial). Partnership Development - Developed relationships with the corporate sector to become partners for Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects. Supported the obtaining of funds for projects by reaching out to new partners.Communication and Research Products - Contributed to the development of various publications, concept notes and training materials.
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Uzabase
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Japan
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Consultant
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Jul 2016 - Oct 2018
Advanced Consultancy Services: Acted as a consultant for developing custom-made research products to clients. Engaged in direct communication with international clients in designing the scoping and pricing of customized research productsIndustry Reports: Authored reports on diverse industries for SPEEDA platform (Country Coverage: USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, World) Advanced Consultancy Services: Acted as a consultant for developing custom-made research products to clients. Engaged in direct communication with international clients in designing the scoping and pricing of customized research productsIndustry Reports: Authored reports on diverse industries for SPEEDA platform (Country Coverage: USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, World)
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The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Executive
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Marketing – Revamped and updated the official website and Facebook page. Designed annual marketing plans to achieve the organizational goals and monitored the implementation of marketing strategies. Developed the monthly E-NewsletterEvent Management – Conceptualized and planned business forums, sector specific events for large corporate audiences and business delegations from EU countries. Negotiated budgets with superiors and external stakeholders and ensuring the events ran within budget limitsSales – Identified potential business sectors to target for membership. Achieved set targets of member participation for all the business forums and events. Managed of relationships with Sri Lankan and International businesses, and local community through various networking eventsSponsorship Management - Participated in program strategic and program operational planning. Expanded current and prospective sponsor bases for events and delegations. Designed and proposed a variety of sponsorship sales and advertising plansPrint Media and Social Media Management - Initiated and coordinated advertising campaigns and promotional activities. Content addition to the website and various web platforms
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Channel Management Coordinator
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Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
As the Channel Management Coordinator at Central Finance PLC, I was responsible for developing relationships with existing and potential business introducers and motivating them to bring in more business opportunities to the company.I also provided support to the island wide branch network of Central Finance PLC on matters relating to business introducers. As the Channel Management Coordinator at Central Finance PLC, I was responsible for developing relationships with existing and potential business introducers and motivating them to bring in more business opportunities to the company.I also provided support to the island wide branch network of Central Finance PLC on matters relating to business introducers.
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Lankem Ceylon PLC
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Sri Lanka
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
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Education
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2011 - 2015
University College Dublin
Bachelor’s Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
2016 - 2018
Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM)
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
1997 - 2010
Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo
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