Education

∑ Presently completing my Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at the State University of West Georgia. I expect to graduate in August 2003.

∑ Graduated with a Grade Point Average of 3.79 from the State University of West Georgia USA, majoring in Marketing and Business Information Systems.(May 2002)

∑ In 1998 attended the Institute of Technological Studies in Colombo, Sri-Lanka and completed 92 credits in Business Administration. The Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved out of a scale of 4 was 3.79.

∑ Followed a Course in Marketing conducted by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK) and passed Stage One with 3Aπs and 1 C.

∑ 4 Ordinary passes in the Biology stream at the General Certificate of Education Advance Level Examination at Trinity College. (1997)

∑ 4 Distinctions and 4 Credits at the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Examination at Trinity College, Kandy.

Honors

Was named Resident Advisor of the Year for 2002 and for 2003. Also was inducted to the Programming Hall of Fame for surpassing the programming requirements for my hall.
Conferred the Ingram Scholarship, which is the highest scholastic award at the State University of West Georgia.
Appointed a Senator in the Student Government Association of the State University of West Georgia.
Deanπs List at the State University of West Georgia for 4 semesters.

∑ Appointed to the Student Judiciary as a Student Justice.

Completed the ≥Leadership to Go≤ program, which is a special program conducted by my university for potential leaders.
Presented at the Georgia International Leadership Conference for two consecutive years.
Was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, which is a national scholastic honor society for students in business and management.
Was recognized in åWhoπs whoπ for American College Students 2002.
Deanπs list at the Institute of Technological Studies for 7 semesters.
Received the åMinority Achievement Awardπ at the State University of West Georgia.
Prefect and School Officer at Trinity College.

Computer Skills

* Windows * Microsoft Word * Microsoft Works * Microsoft Access

* Internet * Netscape/Explorer * Microsoft PowerPoint * Microsoft Excel

The Business Information Systems (BIS) degree comprised of several subjects which required extensive knowledge of computers. Some of these subjects were Telecommunication Management, Systems Design and Analysis, Oracle Database Design, and Decision Support Systems.

Completed a Certificate Course in Microsoft Office.

Completed a course in computer assembly and installation.

Work Experience

∑ Presently Working for the State University of West Georgia as a Resident Director for Pritchard Hall.

∑ From May 2001 onwards, I was the Resident Advisor to a special program titled the åAdvanced Academy of Georgiaπ. My assignment was to assure the well being of outstanding high school students who are given the opportunity to study at the University.

∑ Worked at the Honors College as a Student Assistant.

∑ During the summer of 2002, I was a marketing intern at Apollo Hospitals Sri-Lanka, which was run by a multi-national corporation. I was heavily involved in the opening of the hospital and gained a lot of experience trouble shooting during the initial stages of the hospital.

∑ From January 2001 to May 2001 the Residence Life Department of the State University of West Georgia employed me in the position of åResident Advisor.π (RA)

* I was the RA in-charge and coordinating the activities of the ≥Academic Community for Excellence≤ program.

* I provide the residents an environment, conducive to the advancement in their academic and social needs.

åAramark Food Servicesπ from September 2000 to December 2000. I was in charge of the Pasta Line.

Activities

∑ Appointed as a Senator to the Student Government Association (SGA) and served in four committees.

* Elections Committee

* Technology Fee Planning Committee

* Learning Resources Committee.

* Technology Fee Committee

Gunn Hall Council R.A. Advisor
Team Captain of the åResidence Life Relay for Life teamπ organized by the American Cancer Society.
Hall Council Treasurer at Tyus Hall.
åCorrespondence Chairπ of the International Club of the State University of West Georgia.
I serve as the Hall Council Advisor at my residence hall.
Played Intramural Sports at the State University of West Georgia.
Undertook a research project in my final year, titled åThe Implications of Network Securityπ.
Represented my university in Sri-Lanka at the collegiate level in Rugby and Basketball.
Represented my high school in Sri Lanka in drama and debate competitions and won several awards.
Also represented my high school at the national level in Tennis and Chess.