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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

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 -

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