Deepika Kumari Gunaratne

Dedicated and dependable Administrative Officer with Thirty Four (34) years’ experience in Government Service of Sri Lanka. A confident and personable professional who excels at prioritizing completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve assigned goals. Organized and efficient Head Secretary known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Specialize in administrative management, document preparation, and complex scheduling. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring smooth office operations and support for executive teams.

Diligent Secretary with talent for fostering effective professional relationships with clients, staff and business associates. Supportive and focused team player with proactive approach to administration and strong attention to detail. Skilled at providing friendly service to coworkers and customers. Organized professional in administrative support known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in data entry, calendar management, and document preparation, ensuring smooth operational flow. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, contributing to successful team collaboration and project execution.

Appointment Date of Government Service : 1991.03.05

Appointment Date of SLAS : 2000.05.15

Current Grade : Sri Lanka Administrative Service - Special Grade

• National Disaster Management Center - National Course on Disaster Management
• Technical College, Beliatta - National Certificate in English - 1998
• SLIDA - Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats Course - 2007
• SLIDA - TOT of Frontline officers (FLOs) in Divisional Administration - 2019

Inter Divisional Secretariat Management Competition - 2009/2010 - All Island First Place - Walasmulla Divisional secretariat

Productivity Awards - 2007 Merit - Walasmulla Divisional secretariat

Productivity Awards - 2008 Merit - Walasmulla Divisional secretariat

Productivity Awards - 2009 Special Commendation - Walasmulla Divisional secretariat

Productivity Awards - 2010/2011 B Grade - Walasmulla Divisional secretariat

Productivity Awards - 2012/2013 Special Commendation – Malimbada Divisional Secretariat

Government Officials Literary Awards 2017 - Stage Drama First Place - Malimbada Divisional Secretariat

Productivity Awards 2020/2021 - All Island First Place - Chief Secretariat, Southern Province

ISO 9001:2015 Standard Certificate - Governor’s Secretariat, South Province (Obtained very first time in Sri Lanka)

• Government Officials Literary Awards, 2012, Merit – Short Story
• Government Officials Literary Awards, 2014, Second Place – Lyrics
• Government Officials Literary Awards, 2016, Merit – Short Story
• Government Officials Literary Awards, 2018, First Place - Short Story
• Government Officials Literary Awards, 2019, Merit – Short Story
• Southern Province Cultural Festival, 2016, Merit – Children’s Story Books
• Southern Province Cultural Festival, 2018, Merit – Children’s Story Books
• Service as Resources Person, In Management Development & Training Institute, Southern Province, Wakwella

Nil Nadee Diyaniya, The teen novel, Sinhala, 2020, Short Listed for Final 12 Teen Novels Godage Literary Awards - 2020

• Participation at “Study Tour Program of Sri Lankan Officials for Studying Ambiance of Chilika Lagoon”. (During 11th – 21st September 2006 at Chilika Development Authority, India.)
• Participation at “06th International Course on Flood Mitigation and Storm water Management”. (During 17th – 28th 2015, Malaysia.)
• Participation at “Capacity Development of District/Divisional Secretaries for Improving Small Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka”. (During 13th September 17Th October 2015, Monash University, Australia.)
• Participation at “Development Administration Modernization and Transformation Program”. (During 23rd – 29th July 2017, UniMara, Malaysia.)
• Participation at “Korea Study Program for the Sri Lankan Government Officers (2nd)”. (During 2nd – 7th September 2019, KDI School, South Korea.)
• Participation at Sixteenth National Course on “The Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response”. (During 26th – 27th 2005, SLIDA, Colombo, Sri Lanka.)
• Participation at “ITOP (International Tourism Policy Forum) liaison working group meeting”. (During 21st – 23rdAugust 2023, Haikou, Hainan, China.)
• Participation at “24th ITOP - International Tourism Policy Forum”. (During 19th – 22nd November, 2023, Haikou, Hainan, China)

Deepika K. Gunaratne

• Residential Address : 110/4, Borolla Road, Victoria Park, Kamburugamuwa
• Contact Details : +94718 613770 (Personal)
• Email : deepiguna@gmail.com

• Date of Birth: 09/15/70
• Nationality: Sri Lankan
• Marital Status: Married
• Religion: Buddhism