Julia Wijesinghe
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Founder of the first Sri Lankan Art & Cultural Museum outside of Sri Lanka, which I launched at 18 years old and successfully operated for eight years. Recently closed the museum to focus on my father’s health and explore opportunities that align with my education and real-world experience. A seasoned content strategist and social media expert, I have organically built a following of 500K+ across multiple platforms, leveraging digital marketing, community engagement, and cross-cultural communication to drive growth.
With a Bachelor’s in Entertainment Business and an Associate Degree in Arts and Science, I am seeking opportunities across various industries where I can apply my expertise in business administration, marketing, social media management, and strategic communication. Adaptable, results-driven, and eager to take on new challenges, I am ready to bring creativity and strategy to my next role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Content Creator | Meta, TikTok, Instagram
Freelance
Staten Island, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Grew a Facebook audience of over 300K followers in less than a year through community-building strategies and engaging content.
- Built an organic Instagram following of over 100K followers by utilizing creative storytelling, audience retention strategies, and algorithm optimization.
- Amassed over 338K followers on TikTok, creating viral dance, lifestyle, and cultural content by adapting to emerging trends.
- Specializes in content strategy, engagement growth, and brand development, without relying on paid ads.
Young Ambassador | U.S. Embassy Colombo
US Embassy (Sri Lanka)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2017 - 12.2024
- Represented U.S.-Sri Lanka relations by organizing youth and business workshops, with over 60 participants.
- Facilitated meetings between the U.S. Ambassador Julia Chung and the Sri Lankan community in New York.
- Developed initiatives to strengthen cultural and business partnerships between the U.S. And Sri Lanka.
General Manager
Lakruwana Restaurant
Staten Island, NY
08.2017 - 12.2024
- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflow, customer satisfaction, and staff training.
- Oversaw financial transactions, budgeting, inventory management, and vendor relations.
- Led restaurant marketing and social media efforts, managing the Google Business profile and digital presence to attract new customers.
Founder & President | Sri Lankan Art & Cultural Mu
Self-employeed
Staten Island, NY
03.2017 - 12.2024
- Established and operated the first Sri Lankan museum outside of Sri Lanka, recognized as a significant cultural initiative.
- Managed all aspects of museum operations, including exhibitions, events, partnerships, and fundraising.
- Received recognition as a New York State AAPI leader.
- Independently ran the museum without domestic or foreign funding.
Event Coordinator for Diplomatic & Business Engage
United States Government
Manhattan, NY
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked with three U.S. Ambassadors in Sri Lanka, over the span of my career, to facilitate diplomatic and business engagements.
- Assisted in high-profile ambassador visits, managing logistics, and event planning.
- Coordinated with government agencies and private sector partners to execute large-scale events.
- Specialized in cross-cultural communication, networking, and diplomatic event organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL03-2024
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY09-2019
Skills
- Social Media Strategy & Growth
- Content creation and brand development
- Audience Engagement & Community Building
- Digital Marketing & Algorithm Optimization
- Event Planning & Public Relations
- Content scheduling
- Photography
- Content planning
Accomplishments
- The Assembly of the State of New York, in recognition of the achievement of Sri Lanka Art and Cultural Museum (Grand opening of the "World's First Museum of Sri Lankan Heritage Abroad"
Issued by New York State Assembly · Mar 2017
- World Youngest's Museum OwnerWorld Youngest's Museum Owner
Issued by US EMBASSY Sri Lanka · Apr 2017
- Outstanding Citizenship Award | The Mud Lane Society for the Renaissance of Stapleton Outstanding Citizenship Award | The Mud Lane Society for the Renaissance of Stapleton
Issued by Mud Lane Society for the Renaissance of Stapleton · Jun 2017
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Sinhalese
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection
U.S. Department of StateU.S. Department of StateIssued Feb 2022
Timeline
Content Creator | Meta, TikTok, Instagram
Freelance
01.2025 - Current
Event Coordinator for Diplomatic & Business Engage
United States Government
04.2024 - 06.2024
Young Ambassador | U.S. Embassy Colombo
US Embassy (Sri Lanka)
08.2017 - 12.2024
General Manager
Lakruwana Restaurant
08.2017 - 12.2024
Founder & President | Sri Lankan Art & Cultural Mu
Self-employeed
03.2017 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Full Sail University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of Staten Island
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