Gihan Si Jayasekara

Language

English
Advanced
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Advanced

Work Experience

VIP Event Assistant at Dior
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted with event setup, displays, customer engagement, and events support.
Runway Assistant at Neo Culture Melbourne
January 1, 2025 - Present
Showcased original designs at Neo Culture Melbourne Runway; contributed to a runway celebrating cultural diversity and emerging designers; assisted with backstage coordination and styling.
Wardrobe Assistant at Effie Kats Runway
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supported wardrobe backstage including costume maintenance and alterations.
Wardrobe Intern at Annie Musical
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supported wardrobe team with costume maintenance and alterations.
Content Shoot Assistant at National Fashion College (Be Your Own Gloss)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted content creation and set-up of props; contributed to promotional shoots.
Traffic Operations Intern at Dara Z
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Designed and managed a promotional webpage for a themed campaign, including product selection, discount vouchers, and marketing.
Marketing & Sales Coordinator at The Auburn
January 1, 2024 - Present
Organized promotional stalls and supported brand marketing strategies, contributing to brand engagement and profile growth.
Pop-Up Sale Assistant at Carla Zampatti
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted with displays, packaging, and customer support at pop-up events.
Photo Shoot Assistant at Bayesbrand
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supported models backstage and assisted with event setup and pack-down.
UGC Workshop Assistant at Silverfox Management
January 1, 2026 - Present
Assisted with content creation for a UGC workshop in collaboration with Creative Carla.
Content Shoot Assistant at National Fashion College
January 1, 2025 - Present
Be Your Own Gloss content shoot assistant; involved in props setup and collaboration with branding for fashion projects.
Runway Assistant at Neo Culture Melbourne Runway
January 1, 2025 - Present
Showcased original design; presented an original garment at Neo Culture Melbourne Runway, contributing to a runway celebrating cultural diversity and emerging designers.
Event Assistant at Melbourne Fashion Week - Makers Lane Runway
January 1, 2025 - Present
Ticketing, set-up, and pack-down support.
Pop-Up Sales Assistant at Carla Zampatti
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted with displays, packaging, and customer support.
Runway Backstage Assistant at Effie Kats
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supported models backstage and assisted with event setup and pack-down.
Content Shoot Assistant at NFC 'Be Your Own Glass'
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted with content creation and set-up of props for a themed shoot.
All Rounder Intern at The Launch Fashion Management
January 1, 2025 - Present
Intern: All Rounder Assistant with buying, planning, brand management, and product development; supported sales and retailer shows, and contributed to graphic design and communications when needed.
Marketing & Trend Analysis Intern at X Change Market
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced content, researched state-based marketing trends, and suggested new strategies.
Traffic Operations Intern at Daraz
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Designed and managed a promotional web page for a themed campaign, including product selection, discount vouchers, and marketing.
Runway Assistant at Neo Culture Melbourne Runway
January 1, 2026 - Present
Supported models backstage, assisted with event setup and pack-down; contributed to a runway celebrating cultural diversity and emerging designers.
Design, Graphics & Marketing Intern at Elliatt
January 1, 2026 - Present
Supported design, marketing, and content creation; trend research; photo shoot assistance; graphic design; social media content; exposure to CAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
All-Rounder Assistant at The Launch Fashion Management
January 1, 2025 - Present
All-rounder assistant with buying, planning, brand management, and product development; supported sales and retailer shows; contributed to graphic design and communications.
Marketing & Trend Intern at X Change Market
January 1, 2025 - Present
Marketing and trend analysis; produced content; researched state-based marketing trends; suggested new strategies.
UGC Workshop Collaboration Assistant at Silverfox Management
January 1, 2026 - Present
Assisted with content creation for a UGC workshop in collaboration with Creative Carla.

Education

Foundation Year at Monash University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Business Studies at University College Lanka
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Business Studies at Monash University
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Diploma on Fashion at National Fashion College
January 1, 2025 - May 28, 2026
Bachelor of Business Studies at Monash University
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Diploma in Business Studies at University College London
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Diploma on Fashion at National Fashion College
February 25, 2007 - May 28, 2026
Foundation Year at Monash University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Business Studies at University College Lanka
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Business Studies at Monash University
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Diploma in Fashion at National Fashion College
July 1, 2025 - May 28, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma in Fashion
January 1, 2025 - May 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing