Experience

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  Gateway college

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Assistant coach - rowing

  Provided mentorship, dietary plans, physical fitness, and sports specific training for 30 + students.Coached the men and women’s team to the semifinals in the National School Rowing Championships twice consecutively in 2013 – 2015.

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  Transparency international sri lanka

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  Legal intern

  Consulted clients and gathered information in pursuance of legal action for the first sports corruption case at TISL.Took part in a legal clinic for Women In Need; victims of war and corruption in Batticaloa.Was a part of the discourse and initiation of the public interest litigation cases and correspondence of legal responses (appeal to change constitutional law re: condominium cases).

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  The tutory

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2023

  Private tutor

  Has tutored 50+ LLB local and international students in the subjects of Conflict of Laws, Criminology, European Union Law and Jurisprudence.Provides students with examination preparation support, course notes, study materials, and content overviews.

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  Transparency international sri lanka

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Maintained an online database of 370+ cases which contain sensitive client and case-related information on corruption and legal aid.Generated variances from budgeted vs actual estimates for the organisation.Supported the organisation's record keeping practices, financial transactions, and drafted documents to develop periodic progress reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly) on the organisation’s activities, events, projects, and client relations.Served as an intermediary between organisation and legal consultants for public interest litigation cases such as appeals to change constitutional laws as a result of condominium lawsuits. Show less

  • Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre

    Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Program Assistant - Open Government Partnership

    Aug 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Program Assistant/ Coordinating Officer - Protection of Public Property and Resources

    Jun 2020 - Sept 2020
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  Macon associates

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Legal intern

  Assisted the Company Secretary in Secretarial work, overlooking 20+ companies. Responsibilities include - assistance in filing of annual returns and file searches/acquisition of certified copies at the Registrar of Companies. Responsible for maintaining documentation of the above for the reference of the Client Companies.Responsible for the content and coordinating the creation of the website.

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  Magellan champlain sri lanka

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Jr legal associate
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  Bat

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2023

  Global graduate - legal & external affairs

  As a Global Graduate/Management Trainee in Legal & External Affairs at Ceylon Tobacco Company, I underwent rigorous Leadership & Development Training through the Global Graduate Academy Program at British American Tobacco, engaging with senior leadership globally. Orchestrating high-profile internal events and driving employer branding campaigns, I navigated a highly regulated environment, ensuring sensitive communications with calibrated messaging and enhancing culture and engagement through internal communication strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Show less

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  Ceylon tobacco company

  Nov 2023 - now

  Assistant manager - business communications

  As Assistant Manager of Business Communications at Ceylon Tobacco Company, I lead high-profile events, curate internal content, and support in driving EVP strategies. Spearheading internal communication strategies aligned with company culture and DE&I objectives whilst fostering cross-functional collaboration.