Sanuly Herath
Preston ,Lancashire
Summary
Driven International Business graduate with practical experience coordinating summer internship programmes. Co-founded a university community promoting Sri Lankan culture and completed two additional internships alongside retail roles. Combines leadership and adaptability to deliver immediate value in dynamic environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool, United Kingdom
2026.03 - Current
- Enhanced guest experience through attentive service during peak periods.
- Maintained replenishment and display standards to support sales presentations.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely and positive guest experiences.
Talent Development Intern
Rizing Lanka Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2024.10 - 2025.09
- Hosted workshops for both global and local employees, supporting learning and development across the organisation
- Created, updated, and uploaded learning materials onto platforms such as Percipio and Easygenerator
- Contributed to Manager Learning Journeys and other development programmes
- Coordinated Summer Internship Programme, managing scheduling, CV reviews, candidate interviews, and assessment centres to ensure effective recruitment process
FastTrack Summer Intern
John Keels Holdings, Brandix & Sysco Labs
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2024.08 - 2024.08
Rizing Summer Intern
Rizing Lanka Pvt
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2024.07 - 2024.07
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of Lancashire
Preston, UK2026-01
A-Levels - Edexcel
Musaeus College
Colombo, Sri Lanka2023-01
GCSEs - Cambridge (O-Levels)
Musaeus College
Colombo, Sri Lanka2021-01
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Event coordination
- Workshop facilitation
- Time management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Talent development
- Leadership development
- Communication skills
- Patience and empathy
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- Achieved First Class Honors and was placed on the Dean's List in recognition of academic excellence.
- Launched the Sri Lankan Community with the Student Union of the University of Lancashire
- Participant, Global Leadership Development Program (2026) — University of Central Lancashire: Developed leadership, teamwork, and intercultural communication skills
- Dance Club Member — University of Central Lancashire: Performed in a ballet showcase (2026)
- Ballet — Grade 9 Distinction, Dance School of the Russian Cultural Centre (Colombo) affiliated with the Moscow State Academy of Choreography (2024)
- Lead Saxophonist — Smooth Music Live in Concert, Smooth Guitar Music Academy (2023)
- Piano — ABRSM: Practical Grade 4 Merit, Theory Grade 5 Merit (2019–2020)
- Volunteer — “Crafternoon”, University of Central Lancashire: Event support and participant engagement for 1 month (2026)
- School Activities & Awards — Musaeus College: Band competition 2nd place; Elocution, Psychology and academic recognition
Additional Information
- Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanuly-herath/
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
2026.03 - Current
Talent Development Intern
Rizing Lanka Pvt Ltd
2024.10 - 2025.09
FastTrack Summer Intern
John Keels Holdings, Brandix & Sysco Labs
2024.08 - 2024.08
Rizing Summer Intern
Rizing Lanka Pvt
2024.07 - 2024.07
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of Lancashire
A-Levels - Edexcel
Musaeus College
GCSEs - Cambridge (O-Levels)
Musaeus College