Experience

Heidelberg University

• Germany
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Science Communication Officer for MultiTip Project, RCEE

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  MultiTip is a four year project, which started in April 2019, and is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Researchers from Heidelberg University, University of Kassel and the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) work together to investigate the economic incentives, institutional instruments, and stakeholder's perceptions that may hinder sustainable management of the Nile Perch fishery in Lake Victoria. Science Communication Officer Job Description: - Organising workshops, including travel, accommodation, etc. for participants - Maintaining the MultiTip webpage - Compiling summary reports of the projects progress Show less



ESKÉwoman (Women's Clothing Store)

• Sri Lanka

• Owner and Social Media & Advertising Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2020

  • Assisted in business start up by researching information for store layout and developing promotional strategies. • Planned and executed advertising using posts on Facebook and Instagram. • Handled online customer inquiries and conducted online sales. • Assisted in business start up by researching information for store layout and developing promotional strategies. • Planned and executed advertising using posts on Facebook and Instagram. • Handled online customer inquiries and conducted online sales.



Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG

• Germany
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Conducted literature research on environmental issues related to digital print production for the fall 2017 edition of the “Heidelberg Nachrichten” customer magazine. • Analysed existing regional environmental regulations and application segments for digital printing systems. • Created a presentation for brand-owners on the environmental benefits of Heidelberg digital printing solutions, current trends and the expectations of younger generations with respect to print products. • Conducted literature research on environmental issues related to digital print production for the fall 2017 edition of the “Heidelberg Nachrichten” customer magazine. • Analysed existing regional environmental regulations and application segments for digital printing systems. • Created a presentation for brand-owners on the environmental benefits of Heidelberg digital printing solutions, current trends and the expectations of younger generations with respect to print products.



Northeastern University Environmental Justice Research Collaborative

• Boston, MA

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - May 2017

  Undergraduate Researcher for “Circle of Poison” Project • Conducted literature research on international pesticide production, trade, use and its harmfulness to society and the environment in general. • Conducted literature research on pesticide dependency and the health and financial consequences it may have on farmers. • Used online sources to compile an updated report for publishing. Undergraduate Researcher for “Circle of Poison” Project • Conducted literature research on international pesticide production, trade, use and its harmfulness to society and the environment in general. • Conducted literature research on pesticide dependency and the health and financial consequences it may have on farmers. • Used online sources to compile an updated report for publishing.



Northeastern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Early Honors Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  • Conducted literature research on green energy, food production, climate change and other environmental topics to be used in textbook “Environmental Ethics: Theory in Practice”, 1st Edition by Ronald L. Sandler, Oxford University Press. • Found appropriate sources for facts, figures and updated research. Compiled citations for these sources. • Proofread text and provided feedback. • Conducted literature research on green energy, food production, climate change and other environmental topics to be used in textbook “Environmental Ethics: Theory in Practice”, 1st Edition by Ronald L. Sandler, Oxford University Press. • Found appropriate sources for facts, figures and updated research. Compiled citations for these sources. • Proofread text and provided feedback.



Aitken Spence

• Sri Lanka
• Consumer Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Intern in Group Corporate Sustainability

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Received training in Integrated Reporting and Corporate Sustainable Management. • Communicated with Sustainability Representatives from company subsidiaries to gather information on subsidiaries’ sustainable practices: eco-tourism, green power generation, Corporate Social Responsibility programs, carbon neutral printing, efficiency programs, occupational health and safety for workers. • Analysed these practices, provided feedback on problems discussed with Sustainability Representatives and suggested improvements to achieve company sustainability standards. Show less