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Kavitha Thinesh
Interpreter_Translator_ Content Creator-Marketer
Maharagama, Western Colombo,Western province
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Smart professional with thorough understanding of English, Sinhala, Tamil languages to fluently interpret and translate. Well-versed in interpretation and translation tools and services. Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of language and culture. Multi-talented Marketing Specialist enthusiastic about applying diverse skills to all areas of marketing. Flexible team player knowledgeable about both traditional and digital marketing strategies.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
5
Certificates
Work History
NGO Colombo
Freelance Interpreter
03.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Facilitated communication between personnel and individuals in local and international conference.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible
- Interpreted remotely through zoom| video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Assisted in development of terminology glossaries and other resources to help grow vocabulary in source and target languages.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time
PLUS JOBS Consultant And TravelsMatale, Central Province, Sri Lanka
HR Assistant
06.2016 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Performed internal and external audits and research and administrative reviews of programs and plans to support HR administration.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
- Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy and assisted with system changes.
- Coordinated and set up meeting materials, presentations and audiovisual systems.
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Maintained office supplies, distributed mail and processed invoices for payment.
- Screened over 50 applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Answered and redirected over 40 incoming phone call per day for office.
- Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes
Liberal Technology Sdn.Pataling Jaya
Office Assistant
02.2014 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Interacted with over 50 customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
- Organized events and meetings to maximize capacity and keep event venues running smoothly
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements
Education
St.Andrews BMVNawalapitiya
from Secondary Education
03.1996 - 12.2001
Girls High SchoolKandy, Srilanka
High School from Commerce
01.2002 - 08.2004
Open University of Sri LankaNawala, Srilanka
Business Management Studies (Honor) Spl.Marketing from BMS {Hon) Spl.Mkt
09.2022 - Current
University Overview
- Continuing education in Business Management Studies (Hon) Spl in MARKETING
Skills
Mail handling
Technical Support
Team Bonding
Clerical Support
Organization and Time Management
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
MS Office
Google Workspace
Maintenance and Repair
Data Entry
Multitasking Abilities
Skilled interpreter and translator
Problem-Solving
Social media handling
Certification
Certificate in Computer Studies
Interests
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Sinhala
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Availability
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Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- IDW FED - International Domestic Workers Federation
- NUSS - National Union of Seafarers Sri Lanka & South Asia Grants Program (SAGP).
- WIEGO - Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing
- PSI - Public Services International South Asia
- IJM - International Justice Mission & NCMEC National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
- CCHN - Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation/ ICRC -International Committee of the Red Cross
- Dart Centre Asia Pacific
- SAWGP- South Asian Workers Gender Platform
- SARTUC- South Asian Regional Trade Union Council
- Mondiaal FNV - Netherlands
Timeline
Cetificate in Online Mkt. Google Analytics
06-2025
EF SET with C1 Advanced
05-2025
Open University of Sri Lanka
Business Management Studies (Honor) Spl.Marketing from BMS {Hon) Spl.Mkt
09.2022 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
NGO
03.2017 - Current
HR Assistant
PLUS JOBS Consultant And Travels
06.2016 - 07.2017
Diploma in English
12-2014
Office Assistant
Liberal Technology Sdn.
02.2014 - 02.2016
Diploma in Graphic design
03-2007
Girls High School
High School from Commerce
01.2002 - 08.2004
Certificate in Computer Studies
11-2001
St.Andrews BMV
from Secondary Education
03.1996 - 12.2001