HARINDEE FERNANDO
Twin Dolphin Hall, Cnr Beazley Avenue & University Bvd, Bentley 6102.,Australia
Summary
Quality-oriented professional with 7+ years of professional experience and a proven knowledge of copywriting, administration, management, designing, customer service and e-commerce, aiming to leverage my skills to successfully attain the objective of becoming a facilitator who brings diverse groups of people together for a common goal.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Administrator
Curtin University
Bentley (Perth WA), WA
09.2023 - Current
- Assist in scheduling interviews with candidates, collate and organise data necessary for reports and area operations, create various documents following work unit standards, respond to inquiries from school/area customers and schedule meetings, manage invitations, and handle logistics.
Freelance Copywriter
Da Vinci (Pvt) Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Compose creative and compelling copy for various mediums (web, print and social media) and manage monthly content plans for strategic marketing campaigns on a broad spectrum of industries.
Content Writer (Executive)
eMarketingEye (Pvt) Ltd
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Creating web content, content for PR articles of the company and social media pages of high-profile local clients in the hospitality, FMCG, real estate and educational industries
- Writing SEO articles, meta descriptions, social submissions etc
- For a portfolio of international clients in various regions of the globe
- Overlooking the creative narrative of assigned social media campaigns.
Freelance Content Writer
ViralHub 360 (Pvt) Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Constructing creative content for social media, new product promotion campaigns, websites and video scripts for locally renowned brands and other clients of the company
- Translating and transcribing videos to text.
External Affairs Executive
Cultural Section of the Embassy of the Russian Federation
Colombo
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Maintaining correspondence with Embassies and other Cultural Centres to maintain diplomatic relations.
- Organising and hosting events, and delegation visits.
- Conducting statistical and data-related research relevant to the areas covered under the annual plan (educational, cultural etc.) and preparing reports to be submitted to the First Secretary of the Embassy of the Russian Federation.
- Writing, editing, translating and proofreading content for the Coffee Table Book on the organisation.
- Designing creative content (poster designing using Adobe Photoshop and content writing) for social media pages, creative article writing for daily and weekend newspapers, preparing press releases and playing the role of compere during events.
Freelance Content Writer
Stove Media
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Providing content articles with the usage of SEO keywords to clients from New Zealand, Singapore, UAE and India on a daily basis, with the efficiency of 30 articles per week.
Education
Master of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) -
Curtin University, Bentley Perth Campus, Australia
12-2024
MSc. in Strategic Marketing -
Cardiff Metropolitan University, U.K. with International College of Business and Technology
02.2020
BSc. (Hons.) Operations and Logistics Management -
Plymouth University, U.K. with National School of Business Management
06.2017
GCE Advanced Level Examination (2014) -
Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya
08.2014
GCE Ordinary Level Examination (2011) -
Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya
Skills
- SEO Strategies
- Marketing Communications
- Excellent Interpersonal Communications
- Deadline Adherence
- Team Contribution
- Copywriting, Editing, and Review
- Proofreading
- Product-Specific Writing
- Social Media Campaigns
- Promotional Marketing and Advertising
- Document Control
- Administrative Support
- Event Planning
- Logistics Management
- Schedule Management
- Sales and Marketing Strategy
Affiliations
- Rotaract District Secretary - Rotary International District 3220 – Sri Lanka & Maldives (2019-20)
- Assistant Rotaract District Secretary - Rotary International District 3220 – Sri Lanka & Maldives (2018-19)
- Director of International Service - Rotaract Club of National School of Business Management (2016-17)
- Member of the English, Sinhala, Catholic, Commerce Unions and the Design Club of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya (2013-14)
- Class coordinator of the English Union of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya (2013-14)
- Member of the Music Club of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya (2011-13)
- Committee member of the Red Cross Society of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya (2014)
- Qualified in music theory up to Grade 5
- Dance enthusiast (Experience in Kandian and Latin American Dancing)
Accomplishments
- Most Professional Yearbook of South Asia at ROAR Awards 2020 organised by the Rotaract South Asia Multi District Information Organization.
- Award of Excellence for Spirit of Service at the 27th Rotaract District Assembly 2017 for Rotary International District 3220 – Sri Lanka and Maldives.
- Platinum Award for the Most Outstanding Project for Peace & Reconciliation at the 27th Rotaract District Assembly 2017 for Rotary International District 3220 – Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Hobbies and Interests
- Writing
- Volunteering
- Music
- Dancing
- Cooking and baking
References
- Taylor McKee, Senior Engagement Coordinator, University Advancement, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, WA | 0892663813 | taylor.mckee@curtin.edu.au
- Suhasha Samsudeen, Associate Director - Digital Content, eMarketingEye (Pvt) Ltd, Level 29, MAGA ONE, Narahenpita, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka. | +94 77 040 3106 | suhasha@emarketingeye.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Sinhalese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Recruitment Administrator
Curtin University
09.2023 - Current
Freelance Copywriter
Da Vinci (Pvt) Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Content Writer (Executive)
eMarketingEye (Pvt) Ltd
02.2022 - 02.2023
Freelance Content Writer
ViralHub 360 (Pvt) Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2023
External Affairs Executive
Cultural Section of the Embassy of the Russian Federation
07.2017 - 12.2021
Freelance Content Writer
Stove Media
06.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) -
Curtin University, Bentley Perth Campus, Australia
MSc. in Strategic Marketing -
Cardiff Metropolitan University, U.K. with International College of Business and Technology
BSc. (Hons.) Operations and Logistics Management -
Plymouth University, U.K. with National School of Business Management
GCE Advanced Level Examination (2014) -
Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya
GCE Ordinary Level Examination (2011) -
Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya
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