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Ranjan Weerakoon

Auckland,North Share

Summary

Dedicated and passionate professional seeking a challenging role in Sport and Leisure Management. Bringing a blend of leadership, organizational skills, and a profound understanding of sports industry dynamics to drive operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and contribute to the growth and success of an esteemed organization. Eager to leverage a strong background in sport management to support the development and execution of innovative strategies in sports management

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer, Sport and Recreation Management

University Of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
06.2013 - Current
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.

Head of Event Operation Committee

Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Lead and manage the activities of the committee, ensuring tasks are carried out effectively and on schedule
  • Collaborate closely with the event organising team, other sub-committee heads, and the Sri lanka Taekwondo federation to ensure seamless event planning and execution
  • Provide regular updates on the progress of the committee's tasks and responsibilities.
  • Address any challenges or issues that may arise and work proactively to find solutions.
  • Contribute creative ideas and innovative strategies to enhance the quality and impact of the event.

Consultant

State Ministry Of Rural And School Sport
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Analyzed problematic areas in school sports to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Provided consultation to prepare annual budget of Ministry
  • Provided recommendation to ministry for up-lift the rural sport and infrastructure.
  • Planed and organised event that improve the rural school sports

Volunteer Team Leader -Venue Management

Sri Lanka Cricket
02.2011 - 04.2011
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of crowd management in 2011 Cricket world cup.

Education

Ph.D. - Sport And Event Management

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
12.2026

Master of Science - International Sport Management

Northumbriya University
Newcastle, UK
11.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Sport And Recreation Management

University Kelaniya
Colombo
11.2011

Skills

  • Lecture Development
  • Academic Publication
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Time Management
  • Team Supervision

Timeline

Head of Event Operation Committee

Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation
08.2023 - 12.2023

Consultant

State Ministry Of Rural And School Sport
02.2021 - 02.2022

Lecturer, Sport and Recreation Management

University Of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
06.2013 - Current

Volunteer Team Leader -Venue Management

Sri Lanka Cricket
02.2011 - 04.2011

Ph.D. - Sport And Event Management

Auckland University of Technology

Master of Science - International Sport Management

Northumbriya University

Bachelor of Arts - Sport And Recreation Management

University Kelaniya

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