SITHUNI DEVINYA MALLAWAARACHCHI

Conducted accommodation and campus tours for prospective students and families.

• Coordinated event teams to ensure successful execution of graduation ceremonies, open days, offer-holder days, and community festivals.
• Graduation Ceremonies, Open days, Offer- holder days, Community Festival.
• Managed guest lists, invitations, and RSVPs, ensuring accurate attendance tracking for events.
• Supervised event happenings and intervened quickly to resolve problems.
• Monitored event activities, swiftly resolving issues to uphold high guest satisfaction levels.
• Collaborated with events and venue staff to streamline operations before, during, and after events.
• Facilitated on-site event setup and breakdown, adhering strictly to venue policies and timelines.
• Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in event specifications, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
• Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

• Facilitated student engagement and recruitment initiatives across campus, enhancing awareness of university programmes.
• Represented the university at events, tours, and open days, providing information and support to prospective students and visitors.
• Coordinated with a team to plan and execute events, ensuring successful delivery and positive experiences for participants.
• Assisted with organising and running events, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for attendees.
• Communicated effectively with students and staff to provide information and support.
• Developed strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills through interacting with diverse groups.
• Worked as UK student recruitment officer for UKSRO, assisting in various student recruitment activities.
• Managed administrative tasks, including data entry and event organisation, contributing to efficient operations.
• Developed teamwork, time management, and problem-solving skills through daily responsibilities.

• Assisted in food preparation and meal service for large events, maintaining hygiene and quality standards to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Provided excellent customer service, interacting with a wide range of clients and members.
• Handled transactions as a waiter and cashier, ensuring accuracy and efficiency to streamline service.
• Supported catering staff during high-pressure events, fostering teamwork and effective time management to ensure seamless operations.
• Contributed to smooth event operations by assisting with setup, service, and clearing.
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• Developed engaging content for social media platforms, increasing follower engagement and brand visibility.
• Contributed to social media strategy by creating posts that significantly increased audience interaction and strengthened community engagement.
• Created engaging content for fitness camp in Sri Lanka, promoting health and wellness activities through innovative techniques that attracted diverse participants.
• Utilised editing and photography tools to enhance storytelling, resulting in more compelling visual narratives that resonated with the audience.
• Gained deep understanding of industry trends and topics before creating content.
• Engaged with online communities by responding to comments and messages, fostering a positive brand image.
• Tracked and analysed campaign success, sharing insights and learnings for future projects.

• Founder and president of the Sri Lankan International Society at the University of Reading, establishing the society for the first time alongside three other members, whereas two Sri Lankans and one Honduran.
• Created clear mission, vision, and culture that guided student activities and strengthened community connections.
• Developed strategies and policies aligned with organisational needs, enhancing overall engagement and participation.
• Brought cultures, socials, and stories together, fostering a vibrant multicultural community on campus through diverse events and discussions.

• Boost engagement by leading, supervising, and motivating students on each activity and trip.
• Increase participation by encouraging students to join planned daytime and evening sessions.
• Organised and prepared day, evening, and half-day or full-day excursions to enhance event flow.Raise student enjoyment by supervising and leading sports, karaoke, and disco night events.
• Increase activity readiness by preparing and setting up excursions and on-site venues.
• Enhance first-day experiences through reliable airport assistance for incoming students.
• Welcomed new international arrivals to foster student belonging at the centre.
• Strengthen residential care by supervising stays and managing meal duties effectively.
• Protected physical and moral well-being during supervision to mitigate safeguarding risks.
• Organised and prepared day, evening, and half-day or full-day excursions to enhance event flow. Raise student enjoyment by supervising and leading sports, karaoke, and disco night events.
• Improve punctuality by setting clear meeting locations and times for students and leaders.

• Analysed client personal style and body type to recommend tailored fashion solutions.
• Recommended tailored products based on client preferences, enhancing client knowledge and contributing to increased sales.
• Inspired clients to try new trends, explore colours and innovate styles to revamp wardrobe and provide fashion makeover.
• Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends, designers, and industry events through continuous research.
• Developed customer service, sales, and relationship-building skills while employed at The Factory Hub and CARNAGE in Sri Lanka.
• Coordinated social media presence to engage fashion enthusiasts, showcasing styling projects and sharing fashion tips to cultivate community interaction.

• Mentored students in technical ballet skills and stage presence, enhancing their performance confidence.
• Assisted in coaching students for ballet and dancing performances from Grades 6 to 8.
• Developed coaching strategies and lesson plans to achieve team goals.
• Evaluated progress and implemented training to enhance performance.
• Facilitated event preparation, ensuring students were fully prepared for local performances and events.
• Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors.
• Demonstrated activities by breaking tasks into memorable sequences, aiding understanding and promoting quicker learning.