Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Characteristics
Awards
Computertechnicalskills
References
Extracurricular Activities
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Darshya Gaya Piumi Somawickrama

Noble Park,Sri Lanka

Summary

To work in an organization which gives a platform to enrich and utilize overall skills and gain work experience by giving fullest cooperation for the enhancement of the organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Budget Assistant)

Ministry of Finance, Department of National Budget
06.2020 - 05.2024
  • Preparing annual budget estimates under relevant Ministries, focusing the development of the community
  • Coordinating annual budget discussions considering the essential requirements of the people
  • Coordinating with the accounting departments of the relevant Ministries to verify budget numbers before allowing a budget to be approved by the executives/Parliament
  • Budget operations targeting Sri Lankan community
  • Getting approvals for community based budget proposals (Focusing Development projects)

CAREGIVER

For My Sister
03.2021 - 02.2022

My sister had a lung transplant on 22nd of March 2021 at Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, therefore I had to visit her to support in her daily activities till she recovered;

  • Engaged in meaningful conversations, socialization, and activities while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help her when she moved around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted my sister with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Graduate Trainee)

Ministry of National Policies & Economic Affairs
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Making Cabinet papers considering the appropriate decisions for the betterment of the country under the guidance of Executives
  • Works related to Admin branch

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Graduate Trainee)

Divisional Secretariat, Kurunegala
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Works related to NIC branch: coordinating with people to make their National Identity Cards

TOUR COORDINATOR (OUTBOUND TOURS/EUROPEAN MARKET)

Travelport Pvt Ltd- Outbound Tourism Company
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Coordinate tours from the beginning to the end with the agents as per the requests of the clients
  • Ability to handle budget customers to High - End clients
  • Generate more leads from travel agents through public relation and promotional activities (i.e : Phone calls, Emails, Social Media, Flyers)
  • Formulate programs
  • Negotiate with suppliers to maximize profitability
  • Achieve monthly and annual targets to help the economy of the country

MARKETING EXECUTIVE (TOURS/EUROPEAN MARKET)

Royal Holidays- Inbound Tourism Company
09.2015 - 04.2018
  • Develop market segment with profitability to the company Ability to handle budget customers to High - End clients
  • Generate more leads from travel agents through public relation and promotional activities (i.e : FAM tours, Phone calls, Emails, Social Media, Flyers)
  • Liaise with travel agents for new inquiries - Formulate programs and prepare quotations
  • Negotiate with suppliers to maximize profitability
  • Achieve monthly and annual targets to help the economy of the country

MARKETING (TRAINEE)

Redot Global (Pvt) Ltd.- Software Solution Company
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • Expand market opportunities by working with overseas clients
  • Assisting with daily administrative duties
  • Performing market analysis and research on the latest trends
  • Contributing to the creation of email campaigns and social media campaigns

Education

Bachelor of Arts with Second Class Honors - English, German Language, Translation Methods

University of Kelaniya
01.2015

Skills

  • Language and Translations
  • Time Management
  • Planning
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Decision making
  • Active listening
  • Work ethically
  • Adaptability

Personal Characteristics

  • Performance oriented and hard working
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills
  • Punctual and capable of working to strict deadlines.
  • Maximum collaboration at group work
  • Excellent Communication skills and well concentrated
  • Highly enthusiastic in research work and committed to matters of work.
  • Keen observer with independent and analytical thinking

Awards

  • 2012- Won third place in Confucius Institute Cup - Chinese Talent Competition in Sri Lanka
  • 2010- All island first place in Ridee Siththam art competition
  • 2010- Won first place in Waishakya Mangalya art competition held in North Western Province, Sri Lanka
  • 2009- All island second place in Ridee Siththam art competition

Computertechnicalskills

Microsoft office package and other general IT skills

References

  • Mr. Jude Nilukshan, Director General, Department of National Budget, +94714316425, dgnb@nbd.treasury.gov.lk
  • Mr.Jayamal De Silva, Lecturer, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, +94112908786, jayamals@kln.ac.lk

Extracurricular Activities

2024-Successfully completed NVQ Level 3 Caregiver course under Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission in Sri Lanka 2023-Successfully completed 150hrs Tamil Language course conducted by Department of official Languages 2020-Participated for a program on Project Proposal Writing Skills, conducted by the Miloda Academy of Financial Studies, Sri Lanka 2020-Participated for a program on Power of Positive thinking, conducted by the Miloda Academy of Financial Studies, Sri Lanka. 2020-Participated for a program on Board of Survey, Losses and Write-Offs, conducted by the Miloda Academy of Financial Studies, Sri Lanka. 2013-Participated in Sri Lankan -German street festival 2005-2009- Member of School Girl Guide Association, School Astronomical society and UNESCO society (Volunteering) 2002- Participated in 14th Asian Athletic Championships held in Colombo 2001-2008- Member of Athletic team at School

Disclaimer

I do hereby attest that the above particulars given by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

CAREGIVER

For My Sister
03.2021 - 02.2022

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Budget Assistant)

Ministry of Finance, Department of National Budget
06.2020 - 05.2024

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Graduate Trainee)

Ministry of National Policies & Economic Affairs
01.2019 - 06.2020

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Graduate Trainee)

Divisional Secretariat, Kurunegala
08.2018 - 01.2019

TOUR COORDINATOR (OUTBOUND TOURS/EUROPEAN MARKET)

Travelport Pvt Ltd- Outbound Tourism Company
06.2018 - 08.2018

MARKETING EXECUTIVE (TOURS/EUROPEAN MARKET)

Royal Holidays- Inbound Tourism Company
09.2015 - 04.2018

MARKETING (TRAINEE)

Redot Global (Pvt) Ltd.- Software Solution Company
02.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts with Second Class Honors - English, German Language, Translation Methods

University of Kelaniya
Darshya Gaya Piumi Somawickrama