Education
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London Metropolitan University (UK) - Present
Master of Business Administration (Marketing)
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University of Central Lancashire - UCLan - Present
MSc in Digital Marketing Communication
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Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)
Diploma in Strategic Brand Management
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Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)
Certificate in Digital Marketing
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Berty Gunasekara Commercial Photography Academy
Diploma in Commercial Photography
Experience
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Araliya Resorts & Spas 2024 - 2023
Group Head of Digital Marketing
(Manages the Marketing, Promotional, and Advertising activities of All 05 hotels of Araliya Hotel Chain) Implementation of the marketing campaigns right from ideation to final analysis. Develope multi-platform advertising campaigns for the hotel chain Experience in TripAdvosor Value Added Services (Business Advantage / Sponsored Placements) Collaborate with marketing team in the development & production of visual content for Google Ad, Social Media & eMail Marketing Campaigns Work directly with third party copywriters, designers & content creaters to create best-matched content for selected channels. Corrdinate live-streaming events, social media interaction & broadcast. Recommend and develop strategies for growing & leveraging our social media follower base using promotions, contests, Polls, Ads, Surveys & referral programs Form & Manage in-house creative teams Negotiate with event sponsors & also participate in making offers for sponsorships. Social Media Management & Pay Per Click (PPC) Advertising Corporate Web & OTA Platform Optimization & Analysis Experience in Hotel Channel Manager (STAAH)
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Mastermind Advertising Services (e ̨yer.lk) (Boutique Creative & Digital Marketing Agency) 2023 - 2009
Entrepreneur
Social Media Management & Marketing, Pay Per Click (PPC) Advertising, Email Marketing, Ad Campaigns, Packaging Design, Brand Identity Design & Development, Brand Activations & Experiential Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Etc...
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Hon Mayor, Dehiwala / Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council 2015 - 2015
Media Secretary
Develop and maintain relations with press as well as media. Develop detailed timelines for every initiative. Write press releases, advisories and other relevant materials.
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Volusia Group of Companies - Colombo 08 (Travel & Tourism, BTL Advertising & Event management) 2015 - 2012
Asst: Manager Marketing & PR
Manage and coordinate marketing and creative staff. Collaborate with media organizations and advertising agencies. Brainstorm ideas for new campaigns. Overseen all marketing campaigns for both Internal & External Customers Meet budget standards by forecasting and managing expenses
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Volusia Creative Solutions - Colombo 08 2012 - 2009
Head of Creative & Digital Marketing
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Nelu’s Advertising Services (Pvt) Ltd., Nugegoda 2009 - 2007
Senior Graphic Designer / 3D Animator
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Nelu’s Advertising Services (Pvt) Ltd., Nugegoda 2007 - 2005
Junior Graphic Designer
