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Sandya Salgado

@sandyasalgado

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Strategic communications specialist with extensive experience in consulting.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for challenging consulting opportunities that leverage my strategic communication skills.

I am a seasoned Strategic Communications Specialist and Business Consultant with over thirty years of experience in both the private and development sectors. My journey began at the World Bank, where I served as a Senior External Affairs Officer, managing the brand and communications for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. My work involved building relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and the media, to ensure effective communication strategies were in place for various projects.

Since leaving the World Bank in 2015, I have embraced new challenges, including publishing my memoir and producing a feature film. I have also consulted for numerous organizations, including the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and UNICEF, where I developed strategic communication frameworks and campaigns that have made a significant impact. My commitment to creating meaningful change through communication has been recognized with awards such as the 'Woman of Inspiration' by Women in Management and Australian Aid.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Strategic Communications Specialist

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Good Karma Consulting

Oct 2015 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Providing strategic communication consulting services, including developing communication strategies for various organizations, including government and international agencies. Notable projects include advising the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and UNFPA on communication strategies for health and education sectors.

Strategic Communications Brand Development Public Relations Stakeholder Engagement Social Behavior Change Communication Project Management Content Development Media Relations

Senior External Affairs Officer

World Bank

Jan 2000 - Oct 2015 (15 years 9 months)

Advised the Country Director on managing the World Bank brand, maintaining media relations, and developing communication strategies for various projects. Key contributor to the Country Partnership Strategy and involved in significant health and urban development projects.

Communications Strategy Media Relations Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Brand Management Policy Development Community Engagement

Director / CEO

Ogilvy Action

Jan 1999 - Jan 2012 (13 years)

Led the launch and growth of Ogilvy Action in Sri Lanka, focusing on integrated marketing communications and cause-related marketing. Developed and implemented successful social marketing campaigns, including those for health initiatives.