THIRANDIE BAMBARADENIYA

Enthusiastic and passionate Masters student with experience in achieving significant impact through effective teamwork and flexibility. Strong focus on task completion, adaptability to changing needs, and collaboration. Key skills include problem-solving, communication, and project management. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in every task.

• UMBC Undergraduate Research Scholar, Baltimore, MD, Fall 2023 – Spring 2024, Chosen as one of 82 Scholars to receive a $1500 grant for undergraduate research on heat wave vulnerability rates.
• UMBC SGA Director of Sustainability, Baltimore, MD, Fall 2022 – Spring 2023, Create, organize, and delegate all student-led sustainability initiatives on campus.
• UMBC SGA Senator, Baltimore, MD, Fall 2023, Promote and support UMBC undergraduate students.
• GESCoM Liaison, Baltimore, MD, Fall 2021 – Spring 2022, In charge of social media platform and assists with correspondence.
• GESCoM President, Baltimore, MD, Fall 2022 – Spring 2023, Oversees group responsibilities and coordinates events.
• CDCL 2022 Political Engagement Network for 2022 Election – Officer, Baltimore, MD, Fall 2022, Promoted civic engagement and assisted in hosting events.
• CAHSS Undergraduate Student Advisory Board member, Baltimore, MD, 2022 – 2023, Work to allow the Dean to hear directly from CAHSS undergraduate students.
• UMBC Fall 2022 Sustainable Fashion Show main coordinator, Baltimore, MD, Fall 2022, In charge of coordinating the Spring 2022 Sustainable Fashion Show.
• IMUN Campus Ambassador internship, Virtual, 03/01/21 – 04/30/21, Recruit people to attend conferences and post content on social media.

• IUCN Global Youth Summit, Virtual, 04/05/21 – 04/16/21, Attended online conferences related to environmental sustainability.
• Citizens Climate Lobby June 2022 Conference, Hybrid, 06/11/22 – 06/13/22, Attended events related to grassroots advocacy and environmental movement.

• Piano, 14 years, National Piano Playing Auditions National Member – Intermediate Level, Passed the Maryland State Music Teachers Association piano exam at Intermediate 1 and 2 levels, Performed at three recitals/year in 2017-2019, Official member of the American College of Musicians since 2020, National Honor Roll of Guild Teachers for 2022 and 2023
• Microsoft Office Programs, Proficient, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote

• Member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society, 03/01/21
• Dean’s list student for the Spring 2021 semester, 06/15/21
• Semester academic honors for the Fall 2020 semester
• Semester academic honors for the Spring 2023 semester
• Member of the Honors College at UMBC, 07/02/21, 12/21/23
• American College of Musicians – National Honor Roll of Guild Teachers, 2022, 2023
• Certificate of Completion – UMBC Emerging Leaders Program, 09/16/23
• Undergraduate Research Award, 06/01/23