Ushana Senavirathne

Expanded gemstone business into 5+ international markets, achieving 40% annual revenue growth and 30% rise in repeat customers. Managed sourcing and quality control for 100+ SKUs across 3 countries, ensuring 95% customer satisfaction and full ethical compliance.

Advised international and high-net-worth clients on gold, precious gemstone and diamond jewellery, ensuring compliance with UAE retail standards. Assisted with diamond and gemstone certification, documentation, quality control and product verification.

Performed over 25 microbiological tests, maintaining 98% ISO compliance and contributing to 90% on-time batch approvals. Calibrated and maintained 10+ instruments, cutting testing delays by 20% and sustaining 97% audit compliance.

Directed 5+ development projects impacting 1,000+ individuals, managed 100+ volunteers, secured 80% of target funding, and increased youth participation by 50% through workshops and campaigns.

Performed 200+ monthly quality checks with 99% accuracy, optimized sample workflows, and improved throughput by 20% across departments. Reduced reporting errors by 18%, resolved 10+ process bottlenecks, and supported audits with 100% calibration and documentation readiness.

Evaluated over 200 gemstones with 98% accuracy, developed QC protocols, and reduced appraisal discrepancies by 22%. Calibrated gemological instruments biweekly, digitized inventory to cut misplacement by 40%, and ensured full audit readiness.

Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at London South Bank University.

Currently pursuing a certification in International Business Essentials.

Currently pursuing a certification in Strategic Leadership and Management.

Completed 12+ professional training programs in gemology, diamond, and sales.

Completed a certification in Vaccination During Humanitarian Emergencies.

Completed a certification in Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies.

Completed a certification in Zebrafish for Nanotoxicity Assessment.

Completed a certification in Diversity and Taxonomy of Cryptogamic Plants and Algae.

Completed a certification in Introduction to Phytochemical and Medicinal Plant Research.

Pursued a BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology, covering natural sciences, mathematics, and statistics.

Completed a certification in Extraction Techniques for Natural Products.

Completed a Diploma in Professional Gemology at the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute.

Completed G.C.E. Advanced Level in the Biology stream at Devi Balika Vidyalaya.