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Shoshana Gunasekera

@shoshanagunasekera

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International outreach coordinator blending research, French-language community building, and storytelling.

Singapore

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can coordinate international outreach, strengthen French-language community programs, and contribute research and storytelling skills—ideally in a collaborative, culturally driven environment.

I’m an International Outreach Coordinator and bilingual cultural communications professional, currently advancing my Master’s in Cultural Entrepreneurship at the National University of Singapore. I bring a strong track record of connecting people across communities—serving as a liaison, supporting youth growth, and helping teams organize meaningful experiences.

In my roles, I’ve coordinated outreach and engagement through structured programming like weekly French movie nights over Zoom, student/faculty communication, and event attendance tracking via Google Calendar. I also worked directly at the French Department level—networking with interested individuals and coaching French conversation as a tutor/coach.

Beyond outreach, I’ve supported research under a university department chair, including interviewing an alumnus, creating templates for primary and secondary sources, and delivering progress updates. I combine research discipline with clear communication, and I’m motivated by work that values cultural impact, collaboration, and thoughtful storytelling.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Assistant

University of Rhode Island

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)

Conducted research related to film and communication under the Department Chair for an alumnus communications project. Scheduled and wrote an interview, created primary/secondary source templates, and provided progress updates to the faculty supervisor.

Qualitative Research Academic Writing Primary Secondary Source Curation Scheduling

Harrington Comm & Media Ambassador

University of Rhode Island

Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)

Supported student recruitment by speaking at open houses and welcome days about the student experience. Provided guided tours of classrooms and school facilities for prospective students.

Public Speaking Student Recruitment event support Presentation Skills

French Department Ambassador

SM Entertainment Singapore

Sep 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Served as a liaison between international schools/clubs and SM Entertainment while supporting French community programming. Organized weekly French movie nights over Zoom, managed participant communications via mailing lists and calendars, and coached learners through French conversation sessions.

Event Coordination French Conversation Tutoring Email Communication Networking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National University of Singapore

Master of Arts, Cultural Entrepreneurship

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Cultural Entrepreneurship at the National University of Singapore, expected May 2026.

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Diplomacy

Grade: GPA: 3.8/4.0

Activities and societies: Dean’s List; Honors Program; Global Peer Ambassador and Honors Program Ambassador; 2023 Gertrude Spencer Award for Excellence in Written English; 2023 Jeune Espoir Award.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy (GPA: 3.8/4.0) with a minor in Justice, Law and Society and additional studies in French and Professional & Public Writing.