Hi, I’m
Adithya Abeywickrama
Bedford Park,SA
When we can begin to take our failures nonseriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves.
Katherine Mansfield
Summary
Enthusiastic and adaptable Student Ambassador skilled at conducting tours, answering student enquiries, with special focus on assisting international students. Well-versed in application and enrolment procedures, education pathways, and available university support services. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, and creativity stemming from my many extracurricular activities.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Flinders University
International Student Ambassador
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Answered questions from potential students about university life through phone calls.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to student inquiries.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of university resources and services and promoted to prospective students.
- Facilitated student enrollment by providing accurate and timely information.
- Aided recruitment efforts, assisting potential students in understanding admissions process.
Flinders University
International Student Services (ISS)
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Welcomed international students to Adelaide upon arrival as part of the ISS Airport Arrival Team, in addition to providing welcome packages, occasionally assembling welcome packages, and providing information about Flinders university.
- Assisted new and returning international students at the ISS office as part of the ISS Triage Desk Team: attending to many queries, assisting with enrolment support, and ensuring new students complete every necessary step after arrival.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Liaised between students and ISS and maintained effective lines of communication.
Flinders University
Student Ambassador (Office of Student Recruitment)
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Led campus tours for prospective high-school students.
- Answered questions from visitors and potential students about university life.
- Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during Flinders open days, answering questions, and providing insight.
- Maintained communication with current student ambassadors to foster quality representation.
- Represented university interests and values at various campus events and activities.
Flinders University
Flinders International Ambassador (Volunteer Role)
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Took on the role of student facilitator for the Global Connect Program 2022 and Welcome Event 2022, semester 2 which largely involved interacting with current or prospective students with diverse cultural backgrounds and assisting them in transitioning to university life.
- Spoke at the "Flinders University Virtual Information Session" hosted by Edlocate (2021), and "Meet Flinders Online" event hosted by IDP Colombo (2021), sharing my tips and experiences as an online university student and a Vice Chancellor Scholarship recipient.
- Attended multiple events as a FISAP program volunteer, where I assisted international students with university queries.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Practera
Student Consultant
11.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Carried out multiple tasks as part of the Study Australia Industry Experience Program (SAIEP).
- Created and developed detailed plans in a team setting to meet business financial priorities and deadlines.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Liaised with customers and management to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Provided resources to support clients in achieving financial goals.
The Dance Lab
Assistant Ballet Teacher
02.2021 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves to junior students.
- Followed the class plan set out by the head teacher and organized colourful props for each student.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Monitored student behaviour to identify potential issues and address problems appropriately.
- Assessed student progress regularly to identify students needing individualized help, provide feedback and select suitable material for dancers.
Colombo South Teaching Hospital
Psychology Observer
08.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Shadowed Psychologists as they counselled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, financial issues, substance abuse or family situations to modify behaviour to improve personal adjustment.
- Worked with clients living with mental and developmental delays and employed successful strategies aimed at addressing symptoms and improving quality of life.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Learned to identify psychological, emotional or behavioural issues using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Trained to define core problems and determine key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
- Learned crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
- Assisted with evaluating behaviours of individuals with mental health diagnoses, as well as learning to detect body language cues.
- Shadowed experienced psychologists to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
- Attended educational seminars and meetings conducted by the Plastic Surgery Unit of CSTH.
Education
Flinders UniversityAdelaide, SA
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Psychology
12.2024
University Overview
- 6.5 GPA
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship
- Recipient of Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation
- IELTS score of 8.5, with band 9.0 for the speaking component
Skills
- International Student Support
- Enrolment Support
- Student Engagement
- Campus Tours
- Visitor Education
- Crisis Resolution
- Mental Health First Aid
- Active Listening
- Large Group Presentations
- Public Speaking
- Effective communication
- System Documentation
- Inbound Phone Call Management
- Brand Representation
- Call Control Skills
- Welcome Packet Preparation
- Data Entry
- Writing and Interpersonal Communication
- Event Planning
- Campus Safety
- Social Media Promotion
- Orientation Preparation
- Prepare Speeches
- Compassion and Empathy
- Cultural Awareness
- Organization and Time Management
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Stage Shows
- Dramatic Acting
- Live Performances
- Performing with Choirs
- Singing and Dancing
- Voice Projection
- Emotional Control
- Expressive Movement
- Foreign Accents
- Lesson Preparation
- Group Teaching
- Classical Ballet Training
- Computer Literacy
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Visual Representations
- 3D Modeling
- Visual Design
- Microsoft Office
- Digital Design
- Image Editing
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Logo Design
- Digital Painting
- Writing
Accomplishments
- Go Beyond Vice Chancellor scholarship, Flinders University - 2021-2024
- Awarded a Chancellor's letter of commendation, Flinders University - 2022 & 2023
Certification
- Certified Standard Mental Health First Aider, Mental Health First Aid Australia - 2023
Referees
Megan Garcia
megan.garcia@flinders.edu.au
+61 8 74219916
Klaus Koefer
klaus.koefer@flinders.edu.au
+61 8 82012989
Jose Paulino
jose.paulino@flinders.edu.au
+61 8 82015668
Extracurriculars
- Effective communication and public speaking training with Mrs. Daphne Charles. (2015 - 2018)
- Elizabeth Moir Senior School Leadership camp (2019)
- NUS science summer camp - Awarded a gold medal for the essay competition (07/2021)
- Classical ballet (2006-present)
- Performing arts (2015-present)
- Graphic design and digital art using Adobe Photoshop and Procreate
Languages
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
International Student Ambassador
Flinders University
07.2022 - Current
International Student Services (ISS)
Flinders University
07.2022 - Current
Student Ambassador (Office of Student Recruitment)
Flinders University
07.2022 - Current
Student Consultant
Practera
11.2021 - 12.2021
Flinders International Ambassador (Volunteer Role)
Flinders University
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Ballet Teacher
The Dance Lab
02.2021 - 04.2021
Psychology Observer
Colombo South Teaching Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2019
Flinders University
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Psychology
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