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Cheranya Kakiriwaragodage

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Second-year Student | University of Sydney

I am an ambitious second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Economics with a major in Economics and Marketing at the University of Sydney. Eager to gain valuable work experience to complement academic studies and achieve future career goals, I am a driven and adaptable individual. I am enthusiastic about meeting new people, acquiring diverse knowledge, and contributing diligently to meet the goals set at my workplace. I am committed to learning and working hard to make a meaningful contribution

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interviewer

Woolcott Research
Sydney, NSW
09.2023 - Current
  • As a Market Research Interviewer, my role is to engage with individuals through both face-to-face interactions and telephone conversations to gather valuable insights for market research purposes. My responsibilities include conducting structured interviews, surveys, and questionnaires, using excellent communication skills to collect responses from participants. As a Market Research Interviewer, my role is to engage with individuals through both face-to-face interactions and telephone conversations to gather valuable insights for market research purposes. My responsibilities include conducting structured interviews, surveys, and questionnaires, using excellent communication skills to collect responses from participants.

Sales Representative

Clima Solar
Sydney, NSW
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • I conducted door-to-door visits, strategically generating leads by persuading homeowners to consider investing in solar solutions. I demonstrated proficiency in initiating and maintaining conversations with potential customers, highlighting the benefits associated with the adoption of sustainable energy practices.

Content Creator

Daraz, Sri Lanka (A subsidy of Alibaba)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • I undertook the pivotal role of compelling content on a dynamic live platform while leading the strategic marketing initiatives for Daraz Sri Lanka's diverse range of beauty products. My efforts not only fostered an impressive level of active engagement, with over 1000 participants seamlessly participating in the live stream, but also significantly contributed to the successful promotion and sale of the showcased beauty/technology products. The synergy of content creation and targeted marketing efforts resulted in a noteworthy impact on both brand visibility and product sales within the live streaming context.

Intern Researcher

NDB Bank Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • * Assisted the research team in preparing the Daily Market Summary and the Daily Market Report.
    * Conducted morning meeting discussions with the sales team about the progress of the vaccination drive, hotel sector, macro data (inflation and PMI releases) and any other sector assigned by the Head of Research.
    * Prepared a Company Information Note on the listed stock; Regnis (Lanka) PLC.
    * Primary data collection for Nestle Lanka PLC - pricing data for Nestle Lanka PLC's key product-SKUs and competitor products.
    * A study about Colombo Consumer Price Index
    (CCPI) - understanding the CPI sub categories, their weights in the inflation basket and the impact of rising fuel prices on the CCPI. A study about Sri Lanka's Purchasing Manager Index (PI).

Education

Bachelor of Economics - Major in Economics/ Major in Marketing

University Of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
11-2025

Skills

Great communication skills

Team work

Educating Customers

Cold calling

Market Research

Certification

  • International ALs

A-Economics, A-Business Studies, B-Mathematics

  • IELTS- Band 7 Overall

(Listening 7.5, Reading 7.0, Speaking 7.5, Writing 6.5, Overall 7.0)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Interviewer

Woolcott Research
09.2023 - Current

Sales Representative

Clima Solar
07.2023 - 09.2023

Content Creator

Daraz, Sri Lanka (A subsidy of Alibaba)
10.2022 - 02.2023

Intern Researcher

NDB Bank Sri Lanka
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Economics - Major in Economics/ Major in Marketing

University Of Sydney
Cheranya Kakiriwaragodage