Colombage Fernando

I am a focused and competent Sri Lankan professional with an impressive professional and academic background spanning over two decades. I am an alumnus of two of the most prestigious universities in Sri Lanka, the University of Colombo and the University of Kelaniya, and have two Master's degrees, one in Human Resource Management and another in Mass Communication. I have a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Sociology, and Philosophy, and three professional diplomas including Counselling. My journey has been shaped by over 20 years as a freelance journalist and storyteller, and more than 15 years in management roles across local and international organizations. I've worked in diverse positions from human resources to research, and from media to project documentation. I've collaborated with over six companies, contributing as a Programme manager, Human Resource Manager, coordinator, researcher, translator, photographer, editor, Counsellor, secretary and report writer. I am skilled in English speaking, writing, storytelling, report writing, and research, with strong abilities in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data entry, and typing. I also excel in communication, presentation, and analytical tasks. I am organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated to excellence, with flexible availability on both weekdays and weekends.

Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.

Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.

• Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
• Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

• [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

English speaking, writing and story telling