Faryal Ashfaq

Experience

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  The Mirror

  Jan 2017 - now

  Founding President

  Pioneered a national-level non-profit organization employing an on-ground action approach to tackle sexual harassment and violence against women in the Pakistani society;Trained 250+ team members, directed 8 internal departments, and collaborated with 50+ external companies and schools;Received a $10,000 grant by Sparks SheDecides (UK) to implement a consent education curriculum in 10 cities;Provided free group therapy to 40 women & conducted gender sensitivity trainings with 300 young children Show less

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  Feminist Society at LUMS

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2021

  Marketing Director

  Responsible for accelerating engagement, publicity and content creation across all social media platforms to promote a healthy discourse over feminism and maintain the society’s online presence

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  Lahore University of Management Sciences

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

  Workshop Coordinator

  Facilitated 2 sections of 30 students each as part of a rigorous pre-semester workshop over a span of 5 days to involve incoming first-year students in interactive activities and aid them in a smooth transition into university life

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  One Fine Wednesday

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Owner

  Founded a business startup retailing my original mandala artworks framed in premium quality encouraging the audience to reap the therapeutic benefits of aesthetics and Zen Buddhism principles

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  AIESEC

  Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Headed a regional level annual discharge event by supervising a team of 10 members to commemorate rewards• Secured our targeted sponsorship from 10+ corporations in the form of financial and in-kind funding

  • Ethics/Harassment Committee Member

    Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Director Of Public Relations

    Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Human Resources Director

    May 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Sales Director

    Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  • Organising President - Annual Company Discharge

    Dec 2019 - Feb 2020
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  LAAM

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Human Resources Intern

  Facilitated HR processes at Pakistan’s leading fashion advertisement company providing digital marketing services to all major high-end designer brands

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  Ascend Consulting

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Project Manager

  Designed a virtual leadership development program for a group of 50 young South-Asian girls, from conceptualisation to execution stages. Also served as a mentor to 5 girls, supporting them professionally and personally.

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  Trendin’ Fashion

  Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

  Digital Strategist
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  Unilever

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Human Resources Intern

  Curated capability building trainings for 4000+ blue collar workers across 4 factory sites in Pakistan, and implemented targeted employee branding through digital storytelling for 300+ individuals for visibility and recognition. Additionally volunteered to support the environmental campaign as well as partake in initiatives by the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion thrust at the company.

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  StepLadder

  Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

  Growth and Marketing Intern
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  College of International Education - CIE Oxford

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Activities Lead
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  Cambridge International Academy, UK

  Aug 2023 - Aug 2023

  Debates Coach and Residential Officer

  Taught debates and public speaking skills to 32 local and international students in 2 classes ages 14-17;Mentored a group of 10 students for their general and mental well-being;Supervised 70 students overall at a rigorous summer school program in Cambridge;Led them on a 5 of other universities across the UK.

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  Oxford Innovation

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  Customer Experience Assistant
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  Pickauni

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

  Admissions Executive
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  EF Hello

  Feb 2024 - now

  Project Manager