• Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Research and Development (R&D)
  • Member Since, August 12, 2025
  • Job Title Other
  • Research Consultant
  • Gender  Male
  • Core Competencies

Skills

Branding & Brand Strategy Budget & Resource Allocation Business Process Optimization Communication Content Writing & Blogging Document Management & Filing Leadership & People Management Office Management & Coordination Other Presentation Team Leadership & Motivation Time Management & Multitasking

Education

  • Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing-SLIM 2021 - 2023

    Postgraduate Diploma, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  • University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2007 - 2008

    Diploma in Writership and Communication, Communication and Media Studies

  • Ananda College 1996 - 2003

    GCE Ordinary Level/ GCE Advance level

Experience

  • Verité Research - Present

    Research Consultant - Media Research

    Consultancy on research on media ethics and media behaviour Providing analytical framing and managing the social media landscape Providence of analytical writeups

  • Chakra Media (Pvt.) Ltd

    Director - Communication & Strategy

    Responsibility for the company communications strategy and material. Quality control on all communications and consistent and positive messaging and branding. Developing relationships and working with media outlets and other companies. Overseeing and managing communication engagements and events. Responding to crises related to the company’s image.

  • Manthrana English online magazine

    English editor

    Select and curate content, including articles, videos, images, and other media, to ensure it aligns with the platform\'s target audience and editorial focus. Develop and enforce content guidelines and editorial standards to maintain consistency and quality across all published material. Edit and proofread articles and other content for grammar, style, clarity, accuracy, and adherence to brand voice. Optimize content for search engines by incorporating relevant keywords and metadata to improve search rankings and visibility (SEO Optimization).

  • Wijeya Newspapers Ltd

    Contribution Editor, Feature Writer, Journalist

    Was responsible for the contextual and holistic aspects of the content of technology pages/technology-related articles. Covered social issues in sociopolitical perspectives, life philosophies and social experiences in feature articles.

  • MyDeal.lk

    Chief Creative Officer

    Establish the overall creative vision and direction for the website, aligning it with the brand\'s identity and target audience. Develop a content strategy that includes deals, promotions, and featured products to keep the website fresh and appealing to visitors. Ensure the website\'s design and content are consistent with the brand\'s identity and messaging, maintaining brand integrity across all creative assets. Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, sales, communication, and operations, to align creative strategies with broader business goals.

  • Travel Lanka

    Editor, Travel Writer

    Thoroughly research travel destinations, including history, culture, attractions, accommodations, and cuisine, to provide comprehensive and accurate information to readers. Travel to destinations and conduct on-site reporting, experiencing and documenting firsthand the attractions, activities, and local culture.

  • TV Derana

    Script Writer

    Develop original script ideas, concepts, and storylines for television programs, ensuring they align with the channel\'s target audience and programming goals. Research to gather relevant information, facts, and background material necessary for script development. Scriptwriting for reality television, morning shows, trending programmes, Finally programmes, etc. Collaborate with producers and other production team members to fine-tune the scripts to fit production requirements. Provide on-set script supervision, ensuring that anchors follow the script and everything goes as planned. Provide constructive feedback to anchors and offer creative input during the production process. Stay informed about industry trends, viewer preferences, and emerging storytelling techniques to keep scripts fresh and engaging.

  • Siyapatha Lanka pvt Ltd

    Assistant Director for documentary filmmaking / Project manager