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iresha jayakody

@ireshajayakody

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Senior administrative professional and virtual assistant delivering executive support and confidential documentation.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a Senior Administration or Virtual Assistant role in the UK where I can provide executive scheduling, confidential correspondence, document handling, and reliable support using modern collaboration tools.

I’m a dedicated administrative professional with 10+ years of experience supporting senior government officials at the Presidential Secretariat, Prime Minister's Office, and key ministries. I specialize in executive support, correspondence management, scheduling/diary management, and high-accuracy document handling at the highest levels of government.

I coordinate daily administrative operations, prepare and proofread formal reports and ministerial documents, and manage complex communication with internal departments and external stakeholders. I’m proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, and I’ve supported events, visitor relations, and office resources using tools like Zoom/MS Teams/Slack and Trello/Asana—backed by internationally recognised Alison certifications in Virtual Assistance and Administrative skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Office Assistant (Housing)

Current

Ministry of Housing, Construction & Water Supply

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Coordinate daily administrative operations and manage official correspondence, providing executive support to senior management. Prepare and proofread formal reports, memos, and ministerial documents while liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely communication.

Executive Support Scheduling Correspondence Management document preparation Proofreading Confidentiality Microsoft Office Google Workspace

Office Assistant (Presidential Secretariat)

Presidential Secretariat Office

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Support high-level office operations by managing complex scheduling, correspondence, and documentation for senior government officials. Prepare and process official reports and confidential government documents while maintaining visitor relations with heads of state and diplomats.

Executive Support Calendar Management Correspondence Management Confidentiality Scheduling Stakeholder Management Office Administration Report Preparation

Office Assistant (Agrarian Development)

Department of Agrarian Development

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Manage filing systems, data entry, and departmental document preparation with high accuracy. Organise workshops and seminars for agrarian development initiatives and compile structured research summary reports from agricultural data.

Data Entry Records Management document preparation Research Summaries Microsoft Office

Office Assistant (Prime Minister's Office)

Prime Minister's Office

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Handle front desk and visitor management, including reception and call handling for senior officials. Manage official correspondence and email, coordinate and schedule appointments, and support planning for diplomatic meetings and official state receptions with strict confidentiality.

Front Desk Operations Calendar Management Correspondence Management Appointment Scheduling Confidentiality Event Coordination