Roshan Ranasinghe

I Aspire to own my own Events Management Company in Sri Lanka moving to regional markets. • Certificate in media strategies for corporate sector – Conducted by the Sri Lanka Press Institute This covered key responsibilities including planning and execution of media conferences, maintaining strategic media relations and building excellent relationships with members of the press and the electronic media. • Diploma in Journalism / Communication – Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) 2000 This diploma hosted by the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute is a one-year journalism course. Consisting of two components, the first eight months of the course concentrates on developing a all-round knowledge about media. It consists of study modules like TV, print, radio, advertising, PR, interpersonal relations, public speaking etc. The other four months of the course is based on specialization on one particular interest area. I specialized on television and was exposed to theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience at Young Asia Television, with a two months internship at the same channel. • Diploma in International Relations – BMICH 2001 This diploma is of 6 months duration and contains lectures by leading local diplomats and media personalities. It gives knowledge about international issues, news and relations. It also concentrates on developing student’s interacting skills through student involvement in study modules. Specialties Events Management, PR, Advertising, Journalism, International Relations