SHANKHI AMANDA SURIARACHCHI
Marketing | Communications | Project Coordination Professional
Versatile marketing and project coordination professional with experience in international development, trade facilitation, corporate communications, digital marketing and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to coordinate high-level events, manage publications, support international projects and build strategic partnerships.
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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Skills
Work Experience
National Team Assistant
- Coordinated conferences, workshops, and stakeholder events, managing logistics, procurement, registrations, and event execution
- Served as the primary liaison between UNIDO Headquarters in Vienna and Sri Lanka Country Office, supporting operational and financial coordination
- Managed stakeholder communication with panelists, speakers, and service providers to ensure successful event delivery
- Prepared presentations, reports and project documentation
Lecturer
- Developed teaching material and delivered interactive lectures and assessments
- Provided academic guidance and constructive student feedback
Trade and Marketing Executive
- Managed trade inquiries and facilitated collaboration between ECCSL members, European trade partners, diplomatic missions, and government institutions
- Coordinated the Transport & Logistics and Power & Energy Market Access Committees, including meeting management, documentation, and follow-up actions
- Planned and executed trade events, seminars, and stakeholder engagement initiatives to promote business and investment opportunities
- Managed the publication of the ECCSL Monthly Newsletter and Eurolink Magazine, overseeing content development and stakeholder contributions
- Developed strategic partnerships and business linkages to strengthen trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and Europe
Online Brand Executive
- Managed digital marketing campaigns, social media platforms, website content, and corporate communications to enhance brand visibility
- Developed marketing collateral, including press releases, brochures, packaging, and branding materials, ensuring brand consistency
- Collaborated with global technology partners, including Intel and Microsoft, on corporate marketing initiatives
- Conducted market research and prepared a feasibility study for the Export Development Board EDB on international market expansion opportunities
Junior Marketing Executive
- Supported marketing and business development initiatives through market research, strategic partnerships, and product portfolio expansion
- Coordinated with international partners, contributing to Hayleys Travels becoming the exclusive Sri Lankan representative for Norwegian Cruise Lines
- Developed content for press releases, media communications, and digital marketing campaigns while managing social media activities
- Prepared business reports and presentations
Graduate Trainee- Corporate Communications
Intern-Corporate Sales
Skills
Project CoordinationEvent ManagementStakeholder EngagementCorporate CommunicationsTrade FacilitationSocial Media ManagementContent DevelopmentNewsletter & Magazine ManagementResearchReport WritingPresentation Skills
Education
Master of Development Studies
University of Colombo
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing & Diploma in Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
- Highest Results from Sri Lanka for the Module, Strategic Marketing
Bachelor of Arts, International Business Management
Staffordshire University/APIIT Sri Lanka
- First Class Honours / Gold Medalist
Diploma in Digital Marketing
Sri Lankan Institute of Marketing- SLIM
- Distinction
Primary and Secondary Education
Musaeus College Colombo
References
Mr Nicholas Dehold
Former Manager, Project Manager · United Nations Industrial Development Organization
[email protected] · 43 677 62919436
Mr Hatem Rajabdeen
Former Manager, President · The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka ECCSL
[email protected] · 94 77 878 8783
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Gold Medalist
First Class Honours
Best Results from Sri Lanka
Experience
Volunteering
Head of Education- Big Heart Community
Demonstrator for a 6 Month English Tutoring Program for specially abled young adults to improve their language skills and employability. The project was conducted by Big Heart Community in collaboration with Microsoft and American Center
Head of Youth Activism and Advocacy-Big Heart Community
Handled events and social programmes to enhance the engagement of specially abled young adults- Eg: Christmas engagement programme with the Blind School at OGF