Milzer Malik Hanan
Public Relations and Communications Co-ordinator at Biodiversity Sri Lanka- Claim this Profile
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Stefan Jaro
I have closely watched Hanan's professional growth and development since his days at the University of London. He is an intelligent, charismatic, and creative professional who values communication, networking and relationship building. He often goes above and beyond his role in order to support his team and get the job done. His love of learning and knowledge combined with his humility makes him an endearing conversationalist. More than anything, I admire Hanan's persistence and resilience - his ability to hold his head high and keep marching on when the chips are down is an invaluable and rare trait.
R. M. Harshini de Silva Pandithasekera
I have known Hanan from July 2018 and was partly responsible in hiring him on to the Secretariat of Biodiversity Sri Lanka. He also reported directly to me for a period of 1 year. Hanan's professional demeanour and passion for people was evident from the very beginning, an asset which come naturally to him. Hanan's diplomatic and public relations skills supported our organization to move forward successfully, helping us brand ourselves better and create positive visibility overall. Although Hanan was hired to support communications work of the Secretariat, he was quickly promoted to handle both communications AND membership, due to his natural flare in dealing well with people and managing successfully, the interface between the Secretariat's operations and its external stakeholders. Any company hiring him will have a real asset in terms of managing stakeholder relationships and maintaining genuine and effective connections with the outside world. His technical aptitude in communications software and social media management further fortifies his potential role in a company. Hanan is also one of the nicest people I have come across in my career - a great colleague and a very good friend. Ethics and loyalty are placed at a very high position in his life and as such makes him very reliable and dependable. I wish him all the very best and will continue to support him in all his endeavours!
Stefan Jaro
I have closely watched Hanan's professional growth and development since his days at the University of London. He is an intelligent, charismatic, and creative professional who values communication, networking and relationship building. He often goes above and beyond his role in order to support his team and get the job done. His love of learning and knowledge combined with his humility makes him an endearing conversationalist. More than anything, I admire Hanan's persistence and resilience - his ability to hold his head high and keep marching on when the chips are down is an invaluable and rare trait.
R. M. Harshini de Silva Pandithasekera
I have known Hanan from July 2018 and was partly responsible in hiring him on to the Secretariat of Biodiversity Sri Lanka. He also reported directly to me for a period of 1 year. Hanan's professional demeanour and passion for people was evident from the very beginning, an asset which come naturally to him. Hanan's diplomatic and public relations skills supported our organization to move forward successfully, helping us brand ourselves better and create positive visibility overall. Although Hanan was hired to support communications work of the Secretariat, he was quickly promoted to handle both communications AND membership, due to his natural flare in dealing well with people and managing successfully, the interface between the Secretariat's operations and its external stakeholders. Any company hiring him will have a real asset in terms of managing stakeholder relationships and maintaining genuine and effective connections with the outside world. His technical aptitude in communications software and social media management further fortifies his potential role in a company. Hanan is also one of the nicest people I have come across in my career - a great colleague and a very good friend. Ethics and loyalty are placed at a very high position in his life and as such makes him very reliable and dependable. I wish him all the very best and will continue to support him in all his endeavours!
Stefan Jaro
I have closely watched Hanan's professional growth and development since his days at the University of London. He is an intelligent, charismatic, and creative professional who values communication, networking and relationship building. He often goes above and beyond his role in order to support his team and get the job done. His love of learning and knowledge combined with his humility makes him an endearing conversationalist. More than anything, I admire Hanan's persistence and resilience - his ability to hold his head high and keep marching on when the chips are down is an invaluable and rare trait.
R. M. Harshini de Silva Pandithasekera
I have known Hanan from July 2018 and was partly responsible in hiring him on to the Secretariat of Biodiversity Sri Lanka. He also reported directly to me for a period of 1 year. Hanan's professional demeanour and passion for people was evident from the very beginning, an asset which come naturally to him. Hanan's diplomatic and public relations skills supported our organization to move forward successfully, helping us brand ourselves better and create positive visibility overall. Although Hanan was hired to support communications work of the Secretariat, he was quickly promoted to handle both communications AND membership, due to his natural flare in dealing well with people and managing successfully, the interface between the Secretariat's operations and its external stakeholders. Any company hiring him will have a real asset in terms of managing stakeholder relationships and maintaining genuine and effective connections with the outside world. His technical aptitude in communications software and social media management further fortifies his potential role in a company. Hanan is also one of the nicest people I have come across in my career - a great colleague and a very good friend. Ethics and loyalty are placed at a very high position in his life and as such makes him very reliable and dependable. I wish him all the very best and will continue to support him in all his endeavours!
Stefan Jaro
I have closely watched Hanan's professional growth and development since his days at the University of London. He is an intelligent, charismatic, and creative professional who values communication, networking and relationship building. He often goes above and beyond his role in order to support his team and get the job done. His love of learning and knowledge combined with his humility makes him an endearing conversationalist. More than anything, I admire Hanan's persistence and resilience - his ability to hold his head high and keep marching on when the chips are down is an invaluable and rare trait.
R. M. Harshini de Silva Pandithasekera
I have known Hanan from July 2018 and was partly responsible in hiring him on to the Secretariat of Biodiversity Sri Lanka. He also reported directly to me for a period of 1 year. Hanan's professional demeanour and passion for people was evident from the very beginning, an asset which come naturally to him. Hanan's diplomatic and public relations skills supported our organization to move forward successfully, helping us brand ourselves better and create positive visibility overall. Although Hanan was hired to support communications work of the Secretariat, he was quickly promoted to handle both communications AND membership, due to his natural flare in dealing well with people and managing successfully, the interface between the Secretariat's operations and its external stakeholders. Any company hiring him will have a real asset in terms of managing stakeholder relationships and maintaining genuine and effective connections with the outside world. His technical aptitude in communications software and social media management further fortifies his potential role in a company. Hanan is also one of the nicest people I have come across in my career - a great colleague and a very good friend. Ethics and loyalty are placed at a very high position in his life and as such makes him very reliable and dependable. I wish him all the very best and will continue to support him in all his endeavours!
Experience
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Biodiversity Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations and Communications Co-ordinator
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Jul 2019 - Present
Became the primary focal point for a membership base of 80+ leading Sri Lankan corporates handling project pitches and proposals, project-related inquiries, and public relations.Achieved a 100% membership fee collection rate despite the financial and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and even recruited 5 high-value patron corporate members to the platform during this period.Organized large-scale professional events (with more than 200 corporate leaders in attendance) for BSL's Annual General Meeting, the International Day for Biological Diversity, World Environment Day, CEO Forums, and the Chinese Belt & Road Initiative.Publicly highlighted the achievements of BSL's platform and private sector partnerships through the curation of biodiversity-related photography and stories for the publication of "Life, A Compendium of Biodiversity Stories in Hospitality"Established and maintained strong relationships with not only the Sri Lankan media but also foreign missions such as the UNDP, the German Development Corporation, the International Water Management Institute, and multiple foreign consulatesOther activities *Developing and implementing annual communications strategies *Maintaining relations with traditional and non-traditional media and communications agencies*Developing media releases and content for features and publications *In-charge of circulation, sales, and marketing of company publications *Ensuring online presence and website management *Preparation and annual updating of company profile*Visibility and exposure management *Serving as the first point of contact between external stakeholders and the company· *Networking and stakeholder relationship management (Government, non-government, private, and academic sectors) *Due diligence, member recruitment, and member engagement*Online and physical, small to large-scale event planning, coordination, and management
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Programme Officer - Communications
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
• Developed and executed corporate communications strategies• Created a Social Media campaign that increased visibility of the company.• Organized and successfully completed dozens of acclaimed special events (International Environmental Commemoration/AGMs/Roundtable Discussions with international diplomats)• Published articles for newspapers and other magazines• Established thorough relationship with Government Agencies, Non-governmental Organizations, and Private Sector Stakeholders by being a responsible focal point for the company Other key responsibilities• Maintaining close liaison with media institutions, journalists, and content writers to ensure that BSL gets adequate media publicity locally and internationally.• Taking the lead in maintaining BSL’s visibility and exposure in all social media networks, encouraging dialogue and discussion amongst the varied audiences• Developing communications materials targeted for Members/potential Members and special events including technical training and awareness programmes.
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Presidential Secretariat
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Liberia
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Fundraising
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Communication Officer
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Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
Catalyzed nationwide discourse on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through: The creation and implementation of an effective public relations, communications, and social media strategy Coordination of stakeholder outreach programs Pursuit and maintenance of working relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector stakeholders, media institutions, and content creators Catalyzed nationwide discourse on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through: The creation and implementation of an effective public relations, communications, and social media strategy Coordination of stakeholder outreach programs Pursuit and maintenance of working relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector stakeholders, media institutions, and content creators
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Standard Chartered Bank
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Singapore
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern - Corporate Banking
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Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
• Created client profiles through collection and compilation of all necessary documents and material required for customer due diligence • Assisted in maintaining and updating Customer Due Diligence logs • Created client profiles through collection and compilation of all necessary documents and material required for customer due diligence • Assisted in maintaining and updating Customer Due Diligence logs
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MIS Systems
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United States
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Software Development
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Purchasing Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Jan 2012
• Assisted and advised customers in regard to their purchasing needs • Obtained product purchase requirements, and submitted purchase orders • Assisted and advised customers in regard to their purchasing needs • Obtained product purchase requirements, and submitted purchase orders
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Education
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2017 - 2019
University of London International Programmes
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law -
2011 - 2015
University of London International Programmes
Bachelor's degree, International Relations -
2010 - 2011
Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies
Certificate, International Relations -
2006 - 2010
Trinity College Kandy
GCE Advanced Levels & GCE Ordinary Levels, Languages
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