Vijayanila Kantharupan
Community Outreach Officer
Jaffna
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in community engagement and stakeholder management, honed at Lyca Gnanam Foundation. Excelled in strategic field outreach and communications management, significantly enhancing stakeholder satisfaction. Skilled in Microsoft Office, with a strong ability to foster team environments and drive policy advocacy efforts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Community Outreach Officer
Lyca Gnanam Foundation
01.2024 - Current
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication during projects.
- Developed targeted outreach strategies to reach underserved populations in the community.
- Enhanced communication between organization and stakeholders by creating informative newsletters and reports.
- Planned special events such as open houses, resource fairs, or community gatherings to foster connections among participants and showcase organization''s offerings.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach initiatives, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
Volunteer as Youth Forum Member
American Corner
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Contributed to building of affordable housing, improving community infrastructure.
Intern
Centre for Child Development
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Peace And Conflict Resolution
University of Kelaniya
Colombo 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
University of Peradeniya
Kandy 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Esoft-Metro Campus
Jaffna 04.2001 -
Skills
Community engagement
Stakeholder management
Policy advocacy
Staff management & Problem Solving abilities
Communications management
Strategic field outreach planning
Microsoft office (Excel, Canva, Word)
Timeline
Community Outreach Officer
Lyca Gnanam Foundation
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer as Youth Forum Member
American Corner
01.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
Centre for Child Development
12.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Peace And Conflict Resolution
University of Kelaniya
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
University of Peradeniya
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Esoft-Metro Campus
04.2001 -