Having recently completed an Apprenticeship in Events Management, the experience reinforced Zahra’s interpersonal skills with specific focus on building and managing relationships with key stakeholders. Zahra has worked on many technical platforms such as: Smartsheet, SurveyMonkey, Doodle Poll, Exhibitions, Curations, Catering, Lighting and Sound Equipment. She also has worked with Microsoft Office, WeTransfer, Google Forms/Sheets, Teams, Zoom, Minutes, Agendas and other admin platforms. She also enjoys using marketing software, such as, Canva, Twitter, MailChimp, Videography, Copywriting, Editing, Social Media Manager, Leaflet/Invites Design.
Zahra recently earned an NVQ Level 3 in Events Management at NWLC: Nov 2020 – Apr 2022, and has studied at Coventry and Loughborough University after completing her A levels in History, Sociology and Art. She has obtained a CertHE Psychology: Nov 2019 – June 2020.
Her previous job as Creative Producer Apprentice, Coventry City of Culture Trust, Hertford Place, Coventry (Nov 2020 – April 2022) involved roles such as:
• Curating and hosting a number of events and experiences ensuring successful project delivery & customer satisfaction.
• Front of House Duty Manager for both private showings and public events.
• Marketed and led her own arts acrylic pouring workshop to a cohort of 10 women, some who had never painted before. The result was very rewarding as all enjoyed and took some art skills with them.
• Providing relevant training and mentorship to colleagues allowing them to be equipped with the skills and confidence needed to manage multiple events.
• Administrative duties including taking minutes, writing and circulating agendas, and organising Zoom/Teams meetings.
• Marketing ownership of the monthly newsletter using the Mailchimp platform.
• Analysed the success of each event and proposed new ideas to maximise engagement.
• Implemented client feedback to ensure continual improvements were made, thus streamlining business processes and promoting repeat custom.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Radford Bubbles – Community Photography Project.
Creative Europe – International School of Participation.
Try It! – Arts club for social prescribing.
Lost Lending Library – Immersive drama for children/families.
Made in the Midlands – Live podcast recordings.
Zahra’s main interests include a passion for the arts and horticulture with particular enjoyment for Fine Art, sketching and painting – commissioning pieces in her spare time. Zahra also composes poems to go alongside her artwork.
Instagram ~ @zahrasartpage